Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Hugin

(37,459 posts)

3. I'm not going to dispute the conclusions.

Reply to bronxiteforever (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 04:19 PM

Dec 13

I will bring up that the methodology may be confounded by other acknowledged retail practices. If all of the participants are ordering the same items at nearly the same time from the same stores. The stores may have inventory control systems that price based on stock. Prices may be higher for high demand items. In other words, the individual shoppers may not be targeted. It could be the items on the shared list. This would be business.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

anciano yonder

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Grocery Stores Accused Of Using AI For Illegal Price Gouging. 'What They're Doing Here Is Illegal." [View all] bronxiteforever Dec 13 OP

Next check gas stations. Some here in southern Oregon, changing by .10 every other day MerryBlooms Dec 13 #1

I noticed some weird shit happening to my gas prices lately. Initech Dec 13 #4

Kick dalton99a Dec 13 #2

I'm not going to dispute the conclusions. Hugin Dec 13 #3

Excellent point AZJonnie Dec 13 #5