In the increasingly critical push to cut costs while avoiding layoffs, some companies are finding a solution in the mantra “same price, less product.” Last night on NPR I heard Michelle Norris interview Ben Popkin of The Consumerist about the recent trend of companies decreasing the size of their products in grocery stores while maintaining the same price, effectively raising prices on the sly.
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The WallStreet Journal has released their list of the best and worst ads of 2008, so head on over to the WSJ and vote for the winner [and the loser.] Here’s the short-list…
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