Walmart and Target face FTC inquiry over dynamic pricing and worker pay - Yahoo Finance

FTC Examines Dynamic Pricing Tactics in Nine Companies

The Federal Trade Commission is examining nine companies such as Target and Delta for possible violations of personalized pricing practices. The FTC has requested information from various companies about their pricing tactics. Additionally, certain firms have been ordered to provide information on their algorithmic pricing methods. The inquiry focuses on dynamic pricing and its impact on worker pay.

“The FTC has requested information from various companies about their pricing tactics,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Bircroft Field Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 27 — The Federal Trade Commission is examining nine companies such as Target and Delta for possible violations of p...

Oct 30 — The inquiry focuses on dynamic pricing and its impact on worker pay....

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