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
The “Grand Slam” strikes again. Chaos engulfed US Open fans after Coco Gauff’s semifinal loss Thursday night — as exhausted attendees faced insane rideshare price hikes for short journeys, ridiculously long wait times and heavy traffic when exiting Arthur Ashe Stadium. The troublesome transit situation has been pissing off tennis fans trying to snag a … 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
Your neighbors might be paying less for the same groceries you buy every week. In the age of “surveillance pricing,” the cost of an item is being determined by your personal information. Companies are using your personal data to figure out how much they believe you are willing to pay. Now everyone from lawmakers to … Read more
Dollar General will officially be living up to its name again — with $1 price tags. The discount retailer’s CEO, Todd Vasos, announced in an earnings call that shoppers pinching pennies will now spot over 2,000 items across stores “at or below the $1 price point.” But when and why did the chain’s costs rise … Read more
Another grocery giant is following in Walmart’s footsteps, hitting shoppers where it hurts — their wallets. Walmart recently found another way to nickel-and-dime shoppers before they even get to the checkout, as back in December, the retail giant revealed it would add dynamic pricing to its store shelves. Also known as surge pricing, the controversial … 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
Not quite as worrisome as hantavirus — but still, cruise enthusiasts have another reason to sound the alarm. Carnival Cruise Line announced it would cancel an undisclosed number of reservations after an apparent IT glitch briefly allowed travelers to book cruises at shockingly low fares. A recent IT glitch sent hopeful cruisers swimming for shore … Read more
Talk about a pricey “POV.” Three Gen Z sisters got a not-so-tasty surprise when they ordered steak at a coastal North Carolina restaurant — only to realize too late what “MKT” on the menu actually meant. Spoiler: it doesn’t mean “Marked down” — it means “market price.” In a TikTok video that’s racked up more … Read more
Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has even bigger tourist goals for the years ahead. Hokuto Asano, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital in an interview that with the influx of tourists, the … Read more
They still think the magic is gone. As Disney attempts to lower astronomical prices after years of being egregiously unaffordable for average American families, irked customers still are avoiding the once happiest place on Earth. Looking ahead to 2025, Disney World launched a three-night, two-day theme park package with a $200 savings discount which is … 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
YouTube TV just released prices for its “NFL Sunday Ticket” package, which is the opening topic on this week’s podcast. Hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discuss why the streaming company made its prices so high and what innovations consumers should expect. The two also dive into the Pac-12’s media rights negotiations, outlining the expected … Read more
Ahmed Malik has been driving a yellow cab for 18 years, and he’s never seen the industry so beaten down. And he fears if the new congestion pricing plan comes to pass, it will spell financial doom for him and his fellow hacks. “This is no good for us,” he told The Post. “We are … Read more