"Cookie Monster and Senators Unite Against Shrinkflation in US Economy"
TL;DR
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and Cookie Monster have joined forces to speak out against shrinkflation, a practice where companies reduce product sizes while maintaining the same price. Brown criticized big corporations for shrinking products to pay for CEO bonuses, echoing President Joe Biden's recent comments on the issue. This unusual alliance has drawn attention to the issue of consumer rights and resonated with the public.
Topics:businesspolitics#consumer-rights#cookie-monster#democratic-party#politics#sherrod-brown#shrinkflation
- Cookie Monster and Ohio senator make odd allies in shrinkflation complaint The Guardian US
- Even Cookie Monster is complaining about the US economy now CNN
- Sen. Sherrod Brown, Cookie Monster calls out companies over 'Shrinkflation'; 'Cookies are getting smaller' Fox Business
- ‘Me too, Cookie Monster’: Brown calls out companies for ‘shrinkflation’ The Hill
- Household products shrinking? Sen. Casey warns against 'shrinkflation' USA TODAY
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