The Shopping Basket That Left Consumers Baffled and Resentful

This is a peculiar affair of a flawed government-led venture to reduce the cost of living on consumer goods. It is about food and grocery products, retailing and brands. The affair entails an initiative to lower the prices of a 'basket' of food & grocery products through government-sponsored discounts. It even has an aspect of advertising. The way this venture or project rolled out has raised concerns about the nature of engagement between a government ministry and a large retailer. It seems […]

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The Shopping Basket That Left Consumers Baffled and Resentful

This is a peculiar affair of a flawed government-led venture to reduce the cost of living on consumer goods. It is about food and grocery products, retailing and brands. The affair entails an initi…

Consumer / Shopper / Customer Behaviour
@csc-behaviour.com @government Lemme guess, the “gubbermint” only provides discounts on products it picks based on corporate lobbying … is that close?