[greedo]

I also notice how traditional grocery stores have embraced some aspects of Costco/Sams warehouse stores by touting larger size bags/boxes of food. For example, at my grocery store, Barilla Spaghetti noodles are $1.28/lb in the 1lb box. But they prominently display a 2lb box for $3.12. Same with Lays Potato Chips, almost 25% more for the same weight when you compare the "Family Size" bag with the next size down.

I think the beancounters have realized we've all been so brainwashed to by huge packages that they've adjusted the pricing to compensate and take away any price savings