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.
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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.
Couple Imprisoned For Attempting to Extort Coupons and Cash From McDonald’s
A couple is convicted of attempting to extort coupons and millions of dollars from McDonald’s.
Family Of Four Charged In $15,000 Coupon Scam
A Spanish family is charged with misusing coupons to scam a department store out of more than $15,000.
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.
Whatever Happened to the “Russian ALDI”?
A Russian grocer’s expansion plans into the U.S. may be put on hold.
