Grocery Chains To Be Criminally Charged For “Misleading Specials” And “Inaccurate Pricing”
Regulators in New Zealand launch a criminal crackdown against misleading grocery prices.
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Store Manager Imprisoned For Funding Gambling Addiction With Coupon Fraud
Coupon fraud goes international, with a criminal case in Scotland that lands a former store manager behind bars.
Government Cracks Down On Grocery Giants’ Fake Sales
The Australian government’s consumer watchdog agency sues two grocery chains over misleading sale prices.
“Down Down” And “Super Savers”: Perplexing Price Tags Cause Confusion
Shoppers have a hard time figuring out whether price tags suggesting a sale, are actually advertising a deal at all.
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.
Even Discounted, Expiring Food Is Getting More Expensive Now
Shoppers speak out, after a grocery chain raises prices on nearly-expired products, by lessening the discount it offers.
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.
Your Grocery Circular May Be Harmful To Your Health
A deep dive into grocery circulars finds they’re far more likely to advertise unhealthy products as weekly specials.
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.
