I haven't seen this article linked here before; it's an interesting article on Gillette and Schick/Wilkinson Sword's rip-off pricing:
http://www.alternet.org/news/148869..._and_schick_getting_away_with_ripoff_razors_/
One of the things I found interesting was P&G's comment about the 'disproportionate growth of low-cost razor systems in developing regions.' I wonder if they're referring to double edge razors specifically.
The article links to the following article regarding Gillette's 4,750 percent mark-up on blades:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...r-heads-cost-just-5p-make-sell-2-43-each.html
The article says that replacement razor heads are the most shoplifted product in the high street, hence the reason they are now placed within anti-theft boxes. I remember thinking the first time I saw anti-theft devices for blades that things have gone too far if shops need to resort to that.
http://www.alternet.org/news/148869..._and_schick_getting_away_with_ripoff_razors_/
One of the things I found interesting was P&G's comment about the 'disproportionate growth of low-cost razor systems in developing regions.' I wonder if they're referring to double edge razors specifically.
The article links to the following article regarding Gillette's 4,750 percent mark-up on blades:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...r-heads-cost-just-5p-make-sell-2-43-each.html
The article says that replacement razor heads are the most shoplifted product in the high street, hence the reason they are now placed within anti-theft boxes. I remember thinking the first time I saw anti-theft devices for blades that things have gone too far if shops need to resort to that.