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The ‘Upflation’ Formula: Halve the Ingredients, Double the Price
Podcast |
The Big Take
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Business
News & Politics
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Jun 27, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:14:56

You’ve probably felt the pain of inflation. And you’ve also probably heard about shrinkflation — when companies respond to inflation by keeping their prices steady and making their products smaller. But have you heard of ‘upflation’?

It’s a new tactic consumer goods brands are using to get people shopping again. From whole-body deodorant to more genres of razor, companies are tweaking everyday essentials and jacking up the price. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg consumer goods reporter Leslie Patton tells host Sarah Holder where to spot upflation in the wild – and how to avoid paying extra for everyday products. 

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