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policy9 days ago•4 min saved

New Jersey Moves to End Personalized Grocery Pricing with New Law

New Jersey approved the bipartisan Fair Price Protection Act to ban AI/algorithm-driven and surveillance-based pricing in grocery stores and to pause electronic shelf labels for at least a year, awaiting Governor Sherrill’s signature. The bill includes exemptions for loyalty programs and certain discounts and mirrors similar moves in Maryland and Connecticut, as lawmakers argue it protects consumers amid rising grocery costs while opponents worry about regulatory consequences and job impact.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-pricing #electronic-shelf-labels #fair-price-protection-act

policy1 month ago•5 min saved

New York bans surveillance pricing based on personal data as digital price tags stall

New York lawmakers advanced a bill prohibiting using personal data to tailor prices for individual customers, effectively banning “surveillance pricing.” A companion bill to ban electronic shelf labels failed to pass in the Assembly. While the legislation protects loyalty programs, critics—including grocery groups and unions—warn it could disrupt legitimate discounts and prompt higher prices. The bills now go to Gov. Hochul for signature, with enforcement potentially by the Attorney General.

via Gothamist|

#electronic-shelf-labels #loyalty-programs #new-york

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Kroger rolls out electronic price tags across stores, stirring pricing concerns

Kroger has deployed electronic shelf labels in nearly all Cincinnati-Dayton stores and across most divisions nationwide to improve price accuracy and free up staff; the move has sparked concerns about potential surge pricing, though Kroger says the system lowers costs, with Walmart pursuing a similar ESL rollout.

via Cincinnati Enquirer|

#business #electronic-shelf-labels #kroger

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Poll Finds Broad Backing to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Digital Shelf Labels in Groceries

A UFCW-backed poll shows 68% of Americans fear surveillance pricing will raise grocery costs and 67% want electronic shelf labels (ESLs) banned; 58% say ESLs would make them less likely to shop, while many shoppers remain wary of price increases amid inflation, as Walmart expands ESL use and states consider bans or regulations to curb perceived price gouging in groceries.

via Gizmodo|

#business #electronic-shelf-labels #esls

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats Move to Ban Facial-Recognition and Surge Pricing in Groceries

Democratic lawmakers introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 to ban surveillance and surge pricing in large grocery stores, require disclosure of facial-recognition use, and prohibit electronic shelf labels. The bill aims to prevent price discrimination and follows growing legislative interest after studies suggested price variation and industry experiments; the UFCW supports the effort, while previous administrations eyed a broader FTC study on the issue.

via Gizmodo|

#electronic-shelf-labels #facial-recognition #grocery-stores