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Mouse Print*-- Albertsons Baits Shoppers, Then Discloses the Real Deal

The offer looked so enticing -- fill out a health survey and get $10 off groceries. As it turns out, unfortunately, the offer really wasn't as straight forward as that. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Decoding Costco's Price Tags

There is a not-so-secret code on Costco's price signs indicating when an item is on sale, is not going to be restocked, is being marked down, etc. For example, if you see an asterisk in the upper right corner of the price sign, it means the product is being phased out either permanently or for the season.

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Federal Government Report on Shrinkflation

The U.S. General Accounting Office just issued a major report on our favorite topic, shrinkflation! They point out that instances of shrinkflation (product downsizing) have picked up since COVID, and they spotlight the product categories most affected. Here is a summary of their report.

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Consumer Alert

Steps to Protect Your Digital Wallet

A surprisingly large number of consumers use their cellphone to pay for goods or services via an installed digital wallet. Here are steps to take to help protect your money when using it. (Print version of this story.)

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