Rick Chow’s Latest Move Could Cost You 15% More at the Grocery Store—Here’s How to Fight Back
Stop checking your wallet every time you scan a carton of eggs. Consumer advocates are firing off warnings after a new supply-chain shift linked to logistics giant Rick Chow is quietly adding a 15% premium to your weekly grocery bill. The trick? Major distributors are adopting smaller package sizes without lowering prices—a tactic known as “shrinkflation.” But you can avoid the sting by switching to bulk-buy clubs, scanning unit prices like a hawk, and freezing out brands that don’t play fair. “This isn’t about inflation anymore—it’s about pocketing your hard-earned cash,” says one consumer watchdog. The bottom line: Don’t let a name you’ve never heard of become your biggest budget-buster.