content: update welcome sequence with real blog links and Apr 24 launch date

Replace placeholder (#) links with real blog post slugs across all 3 emails, update Email 1 launch copy from Meijer-only to all three stores at April 24 beta launch, and update Email 3 loyalty account copy to reflect full store lineup. Refs CAR-159.
content: add pre-launch social content for Mar 25-26
2026-03-21 08:01:49 +00:00 · 2026-03-21 07:52:52 +00:00 · 2026-03-21 07:52:49 +00:00
5 changed files with 38 additions and 38 deletions
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
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-title: "Shrinkflation Report: The Incredible Cost of Eggs, Milk, and Yogurt in 2026"
+title: "The Shrinkflation Files: Dairy and Eggs"
 slug: shrinkflation-dairy-eggs-2026
-date: 2026-04-15
-author: CartSnitch Team
-category: Shrinkflation Report
-tags: [shrinkflation, dairy, eggs, milk, yogurt, grocery prices]
 status: draft
-series: shrinkflation-case-studies
+version: 1.1
+last_updated: 2026-03-21
 description: "Dairy is the most emotionally charged aisle in the store. Egg prices swing wildly, yogurt containers keep shrinking, and milk pricing defies logic. We tracked the numbers."
+tags: ["shrinkflation", "dairy", "eggs", "grocery-prices", "data"]
+series: "The Shrinkflation Files"
+series_part: 2
 ---

 # Shrinkflation Report: The Incredible Cost of Eggs, Milk, and Yogurt in 2026
@@ -95,4 +95,4 @@ The data is clear. The question is whether consumers have access to it. That's w

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-*This is the third in a series of CartSnitch Shrinkflation Reports. Previous: [Your cereal box lost 2 ounces this year](#) | [The incredible shrinking chip bag](#)*
+*Part 2 of The Shrinkflation Files. [Part 1: Cereal](/blog/shrinkflation-cereal-2026) | Up next: [Part 3: Frozen Food](/blog/shrinkflation-frozen-food-2026)*
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
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-title: "Shrinkflation Report: Your Frozen Pizza Shrank and Your Ice Cream Did Too"
+title: "The Shrinkflation Files: Frozen Food"
 slug: shrinkflation-frozen-food-2026
-date: 2026-04-29
-author: CartSnitch Team
-category: Shrinkflation Report
-tags: [shrinkflation, frozen food, ice cream, frozen pizza, grocery prices]
 status: draft
-series: shrinkflation-case-studies
+version: 1.1
+last_updated: 2026-03-21
 description: "The freezer aisle is shrinkflation's longest-running experiment. Ice cream lost a quarter of its volume over 15 years. Frozen pizzas are lighter. And frozen dinners cost more per ounce than fresh ingredients."
+tags: ["shrinkflation", "frozen-food", "ice-cream", "grocery-prices", "data"]
+series: "The Shrinkflation Files"
+series_part: 3
 ---

 # Shrinkflation Report: Your Frozen Pizza Shrank and Your Ice Cream Did Too
@@ -103,4 +103,4 @@ That's the pattern playing out right now across frozen pizza, frozen meals, and

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-*This is the fifth and final case study in our launch series of CartSnitch Shrinkflation Reports. Previous: [Cereal](#) | [Chips](#) | [Dairy & Eggs](#) | [Household Essentials](#)*
+*Part 3 of The Shrinkflation Files. [Part 2: Dairy and Eggs](/blog/shrinkflation-dairy-eggs-2026) | Up next: [Part 4: Household Essentials](/blog/shrinkflation-household-essentials-2026)*
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: "Shrinkflation Report: Fewer Sheets, Same Price — The Household Essentials Squeeze"
+title: "The Shrinkflation Files: Household Essentials"
 slug: shrinkflation-household-essentials-2026
-date: 2026-04-22
-author: CartSnitch Team
-category: Shrinkflation Report
-tags: [shrinkflation, household, paper towels, detergent, toilet paper, grocery prices]
 status: draft
-series: shrinkflation-case-studies
+version: 1.1
+last_updated: 2026-03-21
 description: "Toilet paper has fewer sheets. Detergent does fewer loads. Paper towels are thinner. We tracked the household essentials aisle and the numbers are stark."
+tags: ["shrinkflation", "household", "paper-towels", "detergent", "grocery-prices", "data"]
+series: "The Shrinkflation Files"
+series_part: 4
 ---

 # Shrinkflation Report: Fewer Sheets, Same Price — The Household Essentials Squeeze
@@ -99,4 +99,4 @@ But the data doesn't lie. And now you have it.

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-*This is the fourth in a series of CartSnitch Shrinkflation Reports. Previous: [Your cereal box lost 2 ounces](#) | [The incredible shrinking chip bag](#) | [The incredible cost of dairy](#)*
+*Part 4 of The Shrinkflation Files. [Part 3: Frozen Food](/blog/shrinkflation-frozen-food-2026) | Up next: [Part 5: Snacks and Chips](/blog/shrinkflation-snacks-chips-2026)*
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
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-title: "Shrinkflation Report: The Incredible Shrinking Chip Bag"
+title: "The Shrinkflation Files: Snacks and Chips"
 slug: shrinkflation-snacks-chips-2026
-date: 2026-04-08
-author: CartSnitch Team
-category: Shrinkflation Report
-tags: [shrinkflation, snacks, chips, grocery prices]
 status: draft
-series: shrinkflation-case-studies
-description: "Chip bags are bigger than ever — but the chips inside keep disappearing. We tracked package weights across 12 major snack brands."
+version: 1.1
+last_updated: 2026-03-21
+description: "Chip bags are bigger than ever — but the chips inside keep disappearing. We tracked package weights across 12 major snack brands and the numbers are stark."
+tags: ["shrinkflation", "snacks", "chips", "grocery-prices", "data"]
+series: "The Shrinkflation Files"
+series_part: 5
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 # Shrinkflation Report: The Incredible Shrinking Chip Bag
@@ -69,4 +69,4 @@ Next in our shrinkflation series: dairy and eggs — where price swings are wild

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-*This is the second in a series of CartSnitch Shrinkflation Reports. See also: [Your cereal box lost 2 ounces this year](#).*
+*Part 5 of The Shrinkflation Files. [Part 4: Household Essentials](/blog/shrinkflation-household-essentials-2026) | [Start from the beginning: Part 1, Cereal](/blog/shrinkflation-cereal-2026)*
@@ -26,12 +26,12 @@ Here's what CartSnitch does in 30 seconds:

 No scanning barcodes. No manual entry. Just connect your store loyalty account and we do the rest.

-We're launching soon, starting with Meijer (Kroger and Target coming next). You're on the list to get early access.
+Beta launches April 24. You're on the list for early access. We launch with Meijer, Kroger, and Target — connect any one and CartSnitch starts working.

 In the meantime, we've been doing some digging. Check out what we found:

-→ [Your cereal box lost 2 ounces this year](#)
-→ [The incredible shrinking chip bag](#)
+→ [Your cereal box lost 2 ounces this year](/blog/shrinkflation-cereal-2026)
+→ [The incredible shrinking chip bag](/blog/shrinkflation-snacks-chips-2026)

 More data coming soon. We'll keep you posted.

@@ -66,10 +66,10 @@ CartSnitch flips that equation. We give you the same price intelligence retailer

 Here's what that looks like in practice:

-→ [The incredible cost of eggs, milk, and yogurt in 2026](#)
-→ [Fewer sheets, same price — the household essentials squeeze](#)
+→ [The incredible cost of eggs, milk, and yogurt in 2026](/blog/shrinkflation-dairy-eggs-2026)
+→ [Fewer sheets, same price — the household essentials squeeze](/blog/shrinkflation-household-essentials-2026)

-We're building this for you. Launch is coming soon, and you'll be among the first to try it.
+We're building this for you. Beta launches April 24 — you'll be among the first.

 — The CartSnitch Team

@@ -94,17 +94,17 @@ Here's a taste of what CartSnitch will show you:

 **Here's what to do now:**

-1. **Make sure you have a Meijer loyalty account** (Meijer mPerks). That's our launch store. Kroger and Target are coming fast.
+1. **Make sure you have at least one loyalty account** — Meijer mPerks, Kroger Plus, or Target Circle. All three stores are live at launch on April 24.
 2. **Reply to this email** and tell us: what's the one grocery product whose price bothers you the most? We'll prioritize tracking it.
 3. **Share CartSnitch** with one friend or family member who shops for groceries. The more people watching prices, the harder it is for brands to hide increases.

-We'll email you the moment early access opens. It's soon.
+We'll email you the moment early access opens — April 24.

 Your grocery bill shouldn't be a mystery. We're almost ready to prove it.

 — The CartSnitch Team

-*P.S. Missed our shrinkflation reports? Start here: [Your frozen pizza shrank and your ice cream did too](#)*
+*P.S. Missed our shrinkflation reports? Start here: [Your frozen pizza shrank and your ice cream did too](/blog/shrinkflation-frozen-food-2026)*

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