All stores scan UPC codes at checkout for the price of their products, but show only "sale" items on websites. Example: Safeway, Kroger and A&P sell Boost - which has the lower price? Both sell Sylvania and GE 60 watt light bulbs; where's the better price? Why can't I access their UPC price info? I'm sure competitors already check other stores; why can't we?
2007-12-25 08:59:07 · 2 answers · asked by skipivan 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
A typical store carries tens of thousands of items. And prices change a lot, so it would be a massive undertaking to keep a website updated - most of the stores do well to keep their scanners updated and correct shelf tags on the shelves. They probably don't think it's worth it to post the retail price of every item on their websites.
2007-12-25 09:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had almost finished shopping in the supermarket and my husband went to the bank as I realised I had no money. I kept walking up one isle after the other killing time. I noticed someone watching me and eventually he came up to me and said 'I know who you are and what's going on, you're the new store detective'. I laughed and explained what had happened and we both had a laugh.
2016-05-26 05:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by maribel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋