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Shrinkflation, Inflation’s Sneaky Cousin, Is on the Rise

July 29, 2021

Shrinkflation, Inflation’s Sneaky Cousin, Is on the Rise Inflation has been on the rise for the past year and in the last few months it has accelerated. In June 2021, inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), hit the highest level since 2008. By inflation, economists refer to the increase in the general level of […]

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Grocery Stores Are Masking Price Hikes Via “Shrinkflation”

July 8, 2021

Grocery Stores Are Masking Price Hikes Via “Shrinkflation” The continued decline in Treasury yields has prompted many short-sighted arm-chair analysts to declare that the Fed was right about inflationary pressures being “transitory”. Of course, as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen herself admitted, a little inflation is necessary for the economy to function long term – because without “controlled […]

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How Costco Is Masking A 14% Price Jump With Shrinkflation

May 2, 2021

How Costco Is Masking A 14% Price Jump With Shrinkflation The oldest trick in the retailer book is back. We have previously written about shrinkflation – the “creative” masking of higher prices whereby retailers sell a materially lower amount of products for the ‘same’ price, covering up what is often a significant price increase on […]

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Shrinkflation In Ireland – Real Inflation Much Higher Than Reported

June 28, 2017

Shrinkflation In Ireland – Real Inflation Much Higher Than Reported Shrinkflation – Real inflation much higher than reported and realised Shrinkflation is taking hold in consumer sector Important consumer, financial, monetary and economic issue being largely ignored by financial analysts, financial advisers, economists, central banks and the media. Food becoming more expensive as consumers get […]

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