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AZJonnie

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5. Proof it's being done in-store, in real-time, on a per-customer basis?

Reply to ColoringFool (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:23 PM

13 hrs ago

I find that very hard to believe, but I'm open to being proven wrong

And even if so, I guarantee you it's also being used to manage price changes (sales on/off), therefore I'm not "incorrect on all counts"

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Maryland to become first state to ban 'dynamic pricing' in grocery stores [View all] usonian 15 hrs ago OP

Digital price tags are appearing in the Walmarts in Oregon. Permanut 15 hrs ago #1

I suspect it's just an easier way to start/end sales, thus reducing the number of employees (and vendors) AZJonnie 13 hrs ago #2

You Would Be Incorrect On All Counts. In Store, Being Done, Not Illegal.... ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #4

Proof it's being done in-store, in real-time, on a per-customer basis? AZJonnie 13 hrs ago #5

Yeah, I don't know how people don't get this. W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #9

Yet The Generations Developing Such Anti-Human Technology Berate Boomers. Go Figure. ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #3

It's a topic worth... GJGCA 13 hrs ago #6

It would seem to prohibit stores from offering sales or discounts to customers under loyalty or rewards programs MichMan 12 hrs ago #7

Knowing nothing about that law, I imagine that loyalty programs offer rewards for your info and a stated lower price usonian 9 hrs ago #8