Government Ban On BOGOs Takes Effect – For Now
A first-of-its-kind ban on buy-one-get-one-free deals on junk food is now in effect.
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Your Grocery Store Is Watching You – “For Your Protection”
A major grocery chain announces a new facial recognition effort to identify bad shoppers before they can cause trouble.
This Grocery Store Will Reward You For Catching Thieves In The Act
A grocery chain offers loyalty rewards to customers who turn in shoplifters.
Free Food: You Can’t Beat These Clearance Prices
A grocery store begins offering the ultimate discount in the clearance section.
Giant Checkout Scales Weigh On Grocery Shoppers’ Nerves
Shoppers aren’t sold on a grocery store’s giant self-checkout scales designed to thwart theft.
Big Brother In Your Grocery Basket? Your Loyalty Data Could Be Used To Critique Your Purchases
A grocery executive says loyalty programs could be used to judge your purchases and encourage you to eat healthier.
“Coupon Chaos” As Glitchers Reduce Their Totals To Nearly Nothing
British shoppers take advantage of a glitch that allowed them to scan a coupon endlessly for huge discounts.
The Debate Over Digital Deal Discrimination Goes Global
Echoing a debate in the U.S., the UK considers whether digital-only grocery deals are discriminatory.
Are Grocery Loyalty Programs Unfair? Government Investigation Seeks Answers
A UK regulatory agency launches an investigation into the fairness of grocery loyalty programs.
Brands And Retailers Are Publicly Shamed Over Rising Prices
Grocers and governments are naming, shaming and blaming those they say are responsible for higher prices.
