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What Is Shrinkflation?

By Jeremy Bowman – Updated Nov 15, 2024 at 9:25AM

Key Points

  • Shrinkflation reduces product size while prices remain, common in high-inflation 2023.
  • Companies adopt shrinkflation to maintain pricing while addressing rising production costs.
  • Investors should watch for shrinkflation as a strategy in consumer goods sectors.
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