All-new smaller size: Why getting less with shrinkflation is preferable to paying more
Have you noticed your favorite chocolate is a little smaller, there are fewer biscuits in the same-sized package or bags of chips contain more air?
Have you noticed your favorite chocolate is a little smaller, there are fewer biscuits in the same-sized package or bags of chips contain more air?
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