Mama Loves to Eat on MSN

The dynamic pricing trap: Why your grocery store changes prices while you shop

You might think the price tag on your favorite brand of cereal is fixed when you toss it into your cart. Think again. Across ...
USA Today

Electronic shelf labels let stores update prices instantly. Will your grocery bill rise?

As electronic shelf labels spread through grocery stores across the United States, consumers are voicing fears that prices could shift mid-shop – a concern that’s already captured regulators’ ...
The Takeout on MSN

How To Understand PPU Labels At The Grocery Store

Price per unit (PPU) labels can help you save money at the grocery store. Learn how to read them properly so you can get the ...
USA Today

We found some of Kroger's controversial digital price tags. Here's how they worked.

Kroger has quietly introduced electronic shelf labels in about 10% of its Cincinnati-Dayton division stores. Proponents say the technology saves labor and improves efficiency, while critics worry ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Shhh! Kroger won't say where it put controversial digital price tags. But we found them

Kroger has quietly introduced electronic shelf labels in about 10% of its Cincinnati-Dayton division stores. Proponents say the technology saves labor and improves efficiency, while critics worry ...
Spatula Desserts on MSN

Grocery store traps we're not falling for in 2026 anymore

Layouts, pricing tactics, and promotions are carefully engineered to influence what people buy, how much they spend, and how ...