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Companies Shouldn’t Set Prices One Customer at a Time

Saturday, August 22, 2026


Dynamic pricing exists in many industries, where companies adjust prices based on factors including customer location, purchase history, and time of purchase. The Federal Trade Commission has stated it is examining pricing practices by major retailers. Several states have considered or passed legislation restricting certain forms of dynamic pricing, including limits on price increases during emergencies.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/opinion/surveillance-pricing-data-companies.html

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