I’m shocked at this year compared to the last 2-3 years. My city is crippled with inflation on groceries and rent… I’ve even had customers ask for refunds to put towards their bills!

  • haltingpoint@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Also, deals aren’t really deals. Consumers have caught on to the tactics used to mask what are effectively the same or higher prices, or lower quality products.

    I’m not sure why businesses have an expectation of people continuing their purchasing behavior or even increasing it when the value has worsened.

    • NPC_4842358@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Customers are realizing the enshittification of Black Friday, and because they are so connected these days they learn about actual deals real soon. The rest is easier disregarded.