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Is surge pricing coming to a store near you?

Oct 12, 2026 · 10 min · 7 segments

According to an explosive report from consumer protection advocates, Walmart filed several patents that would aid personalized surge pricing (electronic shelf labels) by tracking customers in stores…

According to an explosive report from consumer protection advocates, Walmart filed several patents that would aid personalized surge pricing (electronic shelf labels) by tracking customers in stores and online through their cell phones. Ali Velshi breaks it down.

According to an explosive report from consumer protection advocates, Walmart filed several patents that would aid personalized surge pricing (electronic shelf labels) by tracking customers in stores…

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Speakers: Lindsay OwensGuestAli VelshiHost

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Price Transparency RegulationLaw > Consumer Protection > Market Fairness
Price ComparisonShopping > Retail Competition
Fixed PricingShopping > Retail Competition > Price Comparison
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Consumer SurveillanceTechnology > Data Privacy
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