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In reply to the discussion: Grocers They Think Us Stupid Perhaps [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)"They" know that we will still buy what we need, and even if we notice the difference we will still buy it/pay more for it/or stop buying it.
Stores actually have LESS variety now that they once did, if you consider groups of foods..
What was once a few feet of shelf space on ONE aisle has now morphed into a whole row front-to-back of store..bottom -to-top of chips...and another one of sodas..and another one of candies..and another one of cookies..etc..
All the pricey "ends" are dominated by Frito-Lay/Pepsi/Coke/etc
Freezer space is almost entirely processed/prepped "tv-dinners", desserts & ice creams.
The stores are BIGGER, but the selection of real food is less than ever..no matter how the mess around with sizes of individual containers..