Retailers warn ban on surveillance pricing could reduce consumer discounts
By
Mark Ramzy
Sat out too long. The crust has gone leathery.
Summary
Major retailers are lobbying against proposed government regulations on "surveillance pricing" — the practice of using consumer data to set personalized prices. The retailers warn that a ban could threaten the discounts and deals consumers currently receive, as the Carney government signals a crackdown on the practice.
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