Double-dip Shrinkflation'

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LONDON - Consumers in Britain are noticing "double-dip shrinkflation" where products such as chocolate and crisps have reduced in size multiple times as suppliers try to protect their profits.

A survey by Barclays found eight in 10 shoppers had been affected by so-called shrinkflation with over a quarter noticing products becoming smaller more than twice – most commonly on snacks including biscuits and sweets.

It also revealed that almost half are splashing out on small luxuries such as cosmetics and sweet treats to brighten their mood, a phenomenon often seen during times of belt-tightening and known as the lipstick effect. Barclays said its card data showed spending at health and beauty retailers up 7.3 per cent year-on-year, the fastest growth since early 2023.

Shrinkflation has hit a number of popular products in Britain, with recipes also tweaked to save on costs. A Which? investigation earlier in 2024 found that some products, including Bisto chicken gravy granules, Colgate triple action toothpaste and Lurpak butter have shrunk while remaining the same price or increasing in cost.

Companies may start to use shrinkflation less due to easing cost pressures, however. Food inflation in Britain has tumbled from double digits to 1.4 per cent over the last year, and central banks across the world are cutting interest rates.

"We're also seeing an emerging trend of consumers indulging in retail therapy for mood-boosting pick-me-ups," said Ms Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays.

"This is a much more immediate version of the long-running trend of consumers making room in their budgets for memorable experiences, like tickets for next year's Oasis tour," she said.

Spending on cards bounced back from two months of decline in August to rise 1 per cent year on year, according to Barclays. Separately, the British Retail Consortium also said that total retail sales were up 1 per cent, driven by food as consumers took advantage of the sunny weather. It marked the strongest performance in the BRC's measure since March. BLOOMBERG