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Is dynamic pricing coming to a supermarket near you?

Mar 6, 2024 · 25m
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  • Dynamic pricing is common in industries like ride-sharing and airlines but nearly absent in American supermarkets, raising questions about why
  • Professors Robert Evan Sanders and Ioannis Stamatopoulus investigated what prevents supermarkets from using flexible pricing that could reduce waste and lower costs
  • The episode explores whether dynamic pricing for perishables like meat, milk, and produce would benefit both customers and reduce food waste

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