Key Points
Walmart is rolling out digital shelf labels and expects the technology to be in all U.S. stores by year’s end. Kroger also has begun experimenting with the technology.
The nation’s largest retailer says the digital price tags help associates do their jobs better and stresses that prices on items will be exactly the same for every consumer in every store.
Some legislators are wary of the technology’s potential to be used in dynamic pricing models that disadvantage consumers, with Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introducing a bill to ban it.
Where do you get better deals?
Fuck deals, I’ll pay extra for honest pricing, and livable wages for employees.
Where are you finding that?
Mostly local places, a few chains that are less bad than others.
Winco and Costco cover a lot of it.
I personally still shop at Walmart, but only after visiting other stores first.
Aldi Costco Locally owned shops (not for better deals, but to support small businesses)
Coupons