The phenomenon of "shrinkflation" is manifested in the reduction of the quantity of product within packaging while keeping the price the same or even increasing it. This phenomenon is particularly evident in common everyday products, where changes in size and quantity often go unnoticed until the moment of purchase. Shrinkflation, a term derived from the combination of the English words "shrink" and "inflation," is a strategy that allows producers to increase prices in a less transparent manner. Examples of shrinkflation include Nelsen dish detergent, whose size decreased from one liter to 850 ml, with a price increase per liter of 53%. Other examples involve products such as Pringles chips and Baci Perugina chocolates, which present reduced sizes for some versions compared to the standard ones. The difficulty of comparing prices is aggravated by the presence of different sizes for the same product in various retail outlets, making it challenging for consumers to make informed choices. To defend against shrinkflation, it is essential to pay attention to the sizes and prices per kg or per liter of products.
Il fenomeno della "shrinkflation" si manifesta nella riduzione della quantità di prodotto all'interno delle confezioni, mantenendo invariato o addirittura aumentando il prezzo. Questo fenomeno è particolarmente evidente nei prodotti di uso comune, dove le variazioni di formato e quantità spesso passano inosservate fino al momento dell'acquisto. La shrinkflation, un termine derivato dalla combinazione delle parole inglesi "shrink" (restringere) e "inflation" (inflazione), è una strategia che permette ai produttori di incrementare i prezzi in maniera poco trasparente. Esempi di shrinkflation includono il detersivo per piatti Nelsen, il cui formato è diminuito da un litro a 850 ml, con un aumento del prezzo al litro del 53%. Altri esempi riguardano varianti di prodotti come patatine Pringles e cioccolatini Baci Perugina, che presentano formati ridotti per alcune versioni rispetto a quelle standard. La difficoltà di confronto dei prezzi è aggravata dalla presenza di formati differenti per lo stesso prodotto nei vari punti vendita, rendendo complicato per i consumatori fare scelte consapevoli. Per difendersi dalla shrinkflation, è fondamentale prestare attenzione ai formati e ai prezzi al kg o al litro dei prodotti.
Shrinkflation: Effetti Economici e Psicologici sulle Scelte dei Consumatori
NIERO, LUCA
2023/2024
Abstract
The phenomenon of "shrinkflation" is manifested in the reduction of the quantity of product within packaging while keeping the price the same or even increasing it. This phenomenon is particularly evident in common everyday products, where changes in size and quantity often go unnoticed until the moment of purchase. Shrinkflation, a term derived from the combination of the English words "shrink" and "inflation," is a strategy that allows producers to increase prices in a less transparent manner. Examples of shrinkflation include Nelsen dish detergent, whose size decreased from one liter to 850 ml, with a price increase per liter of 53%. Other examples involve products such as Pringles chips and Baci Perugina chocolates, which present reduced sizes for some versions compared to the standard ones. The difficulty of comparing prices is aggravated by the presence of different sizes for the same product in various retail outlets, making it challenging for consumers to make informed choices. To defend against shrinkflation, it is essential to pay attention to the sizes and prices per kg or per liter of products.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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