French Government Says Shrinkflation Is a Scam
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Reducing the size of products while keeping the same price is a problem for shoppers worldwide. France is taking action against it. This practice is called shrinkflation, and it makes things more expensive in a way that people might not notice because the packaging looks the same.
Carrefour, a big supermarket in France, has already been using bright orange signs to warn shoppers about shrinkflation. The French government is now making every supermarket put signs on all products that have been downsized without a price cut. The government is also asking shoppers to report any products they think have shrunk without a price decrease.
Bruno Le Maire, France’s finance minister, said, “The practice of shrinkflation is a scam. We are putting an end to it.” This strong response could help shoppers make better choices and force companies to be more transparent.
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