“It seems like that was a story that just repeated in every industry”

The Guardian · Aug 9 · Consumer goods declining in quality as conglomerates prioritize profits over standards

“Big conglomerates and private equity were buying up 'trusted brands and riding that reputation out until it was a husk of what it was'”

The Guardian · Aug 9 · Consumer goods declining in quality as conglomerates prioritize profits over standards

“When you're running everything from an office building that has no relation to where the product is manufactured and people who are doing the manufacturing, quality is going to suffer”

The Guardian · Aug 9 · Consumer goods declining in quality as conglomerates prioritize profits over standards