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The
of "shrinkflation" is spreading
. Companies are reducing the size of their products or
of services while maintaining prices. The prices of
materials are rising. Another
is to place smaller numbers of items in larger boxes, so
think they are getting more for their money. Shrinking the size of products is a cost-cutting
. Manufacturers know that
are more sensitive to price than quantity or
. Most people will make a regular purchase, even if it has shrunk, as long as the price is the
.