Dynamic Pricing
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Surveillance watch. How transparent are digital price tags down your grocery aisle?Perhaps, more troubling, industry analysts say, is surveillance pricing. “Surveillance pricing is dynamic pricing on steroids,” said Sylvain Charlebois.ConsumerApr 28
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Ban algorithmic pricing, NDP urges Carney: ‘Downright creepy’Algorithmic pricing, otherwise known as dynamic pricing, is when retail companies use AI and data to set different prices for consumers.ConsumerApr 13
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Algorithmic pricing is being used in Canada. Why many want it bannedMost Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices, a new poll suggests — with half of respondents saying the practice is unfair.ConsumerMar 19
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Weekly survey: What are your thoughts on Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” for concert tickets?You may have read the outrage about $5,000 concert tickets for Bruce Springsteen's 2023. However, there's more to what's going on that you may think.EntertainmentAug 15, 2022
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In defence of Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ model for concert ticketsAlan Cross admits that it isn't a popular stance, but he's ready to defend Ticketmaster and its 'dynamic pricing' practices. Before you open fire, hear him out.EntertainmentAug 14, 2022
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Toronto commuters unhappy with Uber, Lyft rate hikes during power outageCommuter chaos during a power outage Monday morning saw ride-hailing apps substantially jack up their rates.ConsumerJan 9, 2018
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B.C.’s Blue Jays fans spend big to flock south for Seattle Mariners matchupThere may be a rivalry between Vancouver and Toronto when it comes to hockey or football but when it comes to baseball, it's a whole new ball game.NewsJun 9, 2017
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Why you and your neighbour might pay a different price onlineWebsites can read a lot of information about you when you visit, and online merchants are starting to use it.ConsumerNov 25, 2016
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Toronto Blue Jays fans face higher ticket prices this seasonNew this baseball season the Blue Jays will jack up ticket prices as demand increases.SportsApr 7, 2016
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