The Walmart pricing saga continues. Walmart is in the midst of another pricing scandal after Groundwork Collaborative president and CEO Lindsay Owens dropped an explosive exposé outlining — in great detail — a deep dive into the wild world of Walmart patents, where the sociologist and consumer expert claims the retail behemoth collects “troves of … Read more
Price check on Walmart. Walmart president and CEO, John Furner, announced in a statement that the retail behemoth rejects any form of dynamic pricing, surveillance pricing or personalized pricing. The chain has recently been accused of some form of all three, and it all started with the roll out of electronic shelf tags (ESLs) across … Read more
If you are heading to the store on Saturday, you might be paying top dollar for your groceries. A new study from data research platform Decodo reveals that grocery prices hit their peak on Saturdays at major retailers, while Mondays and Wednesdays offer the biggest bargains. Analyzing 1.5 million items across 120 e-commerce platforms, researchers … Read more
Price check on The Garden State. New Jersey has officially become the first state to place a one-year moratorium on electronic shelf labels, also known as ESLs, as Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Fair Price Protection Act. The newly signed bill bans surveillance pricing — where businesses have the ability to adjust their … Read more
Getting a bargain today can feel like hitting a moving target. Inflation-weary US customers are fed up with feeling like they’re on an economic teeter-totter. A recent survey found that nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about surveillance pricing jacking up the cost of goods — although a troubling 20% think the price tags will … Read more
A shopper at Walmart thought she was buying $3 shoes — until dynamic pricing increased the price by more than six times by the time she checked out. Kat, a content creator on TikTok, shared in a five-part series that she went to Walmart to get her kids new shoes since they had outgrown theirs, … Read more
Six isn’t a crowd here. A polyamorous family of six has managed to make their dynamic work — despite being misunderstood by many. Kel Macettare, 41 and Bruno Cordisco, 42, met in high school, married and eventually had two sons, Henry, 19 and Hector, 13. Although the couple set out to be monogamous, especially when … Read more
Prince William’s dynamic with his father, King Charles III, has drastically “shifted” since the conversations of succession has come into play, according to a report. As the eldest son of the monarch, 76, and the late Princess Diana, it’s no surprise that the Prince of Wales is gearing up to take over the reins as … Read more
“I just woke up from a dream/Where you and I had to say goodbye/And I don’t know what it all means/But since I survived, I realized/Wherever you go, that’s where I follow.” So croons Bruno Mars — who seems as if he had literally been on Mars — at the opening of “Die with a … Read more
Has the King begun a reign of terror? A customer at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike thinks she caught Burger King using dynamic pricing red-handed — all after the fast food company mocked the concept earlier this year. “The price of my Burger King meal got more expensive as I was checking … Read more
After a “surge” in backlash, Wendy’s is giving customers a slam-dunk deal. The fast food chain is dishing out deals for March Madness, and basketball fans and burger lovers alike can score a $1 Dave’s Single or $2 Dave’s Double anytime from now through April 10 by checking the offers tab in the Wendy’s app. The … Read more
“Fine, I’ll watch one of his movies,” a commenter wrote. “Omg love seeing this side of him,” wrote another. His lighthearted tone in these videos stands in contrast not only to his films, known for their haunting and violent themes, but also to some reflections he has made in his recent interviews. When GQ asked … Read more
The Sussexes are California dreamin’. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “really happy together,” People Magazine reports, even as their careers face setbacks and rumors swirl about Harry missing England and the couple having marital troubles. A family insider told the outlet, “Harry seems to be embracing this lifestyle he has with Meghan and knows … Read more
Start your outfit on the right foot — with the “wrong shoe.” In a seemingly counterintuitive move, pairing beachy sandals with slacks or chunky New Balances with a gingham gown is the latest viral trend for looking effortlessly cool. Aptly dubbed the “wrong shoe theory,” the styling hack declares that such fashion-forward oxymorons are oh-so-right. … Read more