To: The Michigan State House, The Michigan State Senate, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Clear Retail Sizing and Pricing
Since the Republican majority has taken over Lansing they have abolished the Unit Retail Pricing law. It was suppose to curb inflation. It hasn't. Now that it has been repealed we need a more thoughtful customer and retailer friendly replacement. Where possible things (especially " sale" items) should be clearly marked on the product. This bill should also standardize common product sizes. Five pounds of sugar now looks the same but is only four pounds. What was once a one pound can of coffee is now 10.7 ounces. What appears to be one half gallon of ice cream is now 1.75 quarts. Things should be standardized so we retail shoppers can tell if we are getting a good deal or just getting the shaft.
Why is this important?
Every time I go to the grocery store I see things on "sale" i have to wonder if the sign the product is near or under means that product is actually the one that is on sale. Also shoppers have to wonder if the product size is the same size as it was the week before. What appears to be what was a 5 pound bag of sugar is now only 4 pounds. Toilet paper even has gotten narrower. What was a one pound can of coffee now contains only 10.6 ounces.