Retail
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Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices
Shoppers report seeing prices rise based on personal circumstances, sparking fears retailers use AI to target vulnerable customers. Major companies…
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HMV to Close Oxford Street Store After Three Years
HMV will shut its Oxford Street store, citing commercial unviability. The chain plans to maintain a presence in London's West…
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Facial Recognition for Shoplifting? A Critical Look at the Proposal
A reader argues that widespread facial recognition could solve shoplifting in supermarkets. However, the proposal raises concerns about bias, privacy,…
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Convenience Stores Overcharge Consumers in U.S. Investigation Finds
A Guardian investigation reveals that 7-Eleven and Circle K stores frequently charge more at checkout than advertised on shelves, raising…
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