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.
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“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.
A Ban On BOGOs Could Backfire Badly
A government ban on buy-one-get-one-free deals on unhealthy products ends up encouraging shoppers to buy even more.
Stores Scramble to Contain “The Biggest Coupon Fraud Scam That Has Ever Hit the UK”
A coupon fraud scheme goes viral on social media, as stores scramble to shut it down.
Please Enjoy This Coupon For 8 Cents Off Your $40 Purchase
Shoppers are puzzled by what appears to be one of the least-valuable coupons ever offered.
This Grocery Store Ditched Loyalty Points For Digital Coupons – And Shoppers Aren’t Happy
A British grocery chain gets major negative feedback for doing something that’s commonplace in the U.S.
Grocery Employees Convicted of Laminating, Using and Reusing Customers’ Coupons
Eight grocery employees are convicted of taking customers’ coupons and using them to reduce their own grocery bills.
