Surge pricing could be coming to supermarkets, Bank of England warns
The central bank said 31% of UK businesses may adopt algorithmic pricing by early 2027, raising concerns over volatile prices and inflation measurement.
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Your Grocery Bill Could Surge as Dynamic Pricing Arrives
Nearly 31 per cent of firms plan to adopt dynamic pricing tools. Technology like digital shelf labels could enable rapid price changes. Concerns grow over fairness as essential goods may see fluctuating prices.The idea of supermarket prices changing through the day — much like taxi fares or flight tickets — may not be far off. The Bank of England has warned that “dynamic pricing” could soon make its way into grocery stores, driven by rapid advan…
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