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How retailers are using dynamic pricing based on consumer behavior
CBS California Investigates reviewed online shopping carts at three major retailers selected randomly. We found prices fluctuated significantly over a period of weeks, making it difficult to determine when the best price is.
What happened
According to CBS News’s source item, How retailers are using dynamic pricing based on consumer behavior, CBS California Investigates reviewed online shopping carts at three major retailers selected randomly. We found prices fluctuated significantly over a period of weeks, making it difficult to determine when the best price is.
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- How retailers are using dynamic pricing based on consumer behaviorCBS News - 2026-06-07T17:10:28+00:00
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