Discounts is just reverse surge pricing. Just think of the absence of discount as the surge.
wrekone@lemmyf.uk 4 weeks ago
A Kroger spokesperson said in a statement that the company’s business model is built on a “foundation of lowering prices to attract more customers.” “To be clear, Kroger does not and has never engaged in ‘surge pricing,’” the statement said. “Any test of electronic shelf tags is designed to lower prices for more customers where it matters most.”
I know these PR people get paid a lot to tell bald-faced lies, but I just don’t understand how they live with themselves.
interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Etterra@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Because they’re high-functioning sociopaths. About 1 in 100 people are, and they tend to gravitate into executive, sales, legal, marketing, “law” enforcement, and other careers where having little to no empathy or conscience is a distinct advantage.