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Buy Low – Sell High! How the grocery store could be shaken by dynamic pricing

Posted on August 18, 2024

The world of retail is constantly evolving, and one potential change on the horizon is the implementation of dynamic pricing for basic food items at grocery stores. This concept is already familiar in industries such as airlines, hotels and even the price of gasoline. Prices adjust based on real-time factors. While potentially beneficial for both stores and consumers, the application of dynamic pricing to essentials raises concerns about fairness, affordability, and potential manipulation. Several factors could influence dynamic pricing for basic food items. Perishability would be a key driver. Prices on items nearing their expiration date could decline significantly, incentivizing…

Montreal South Shore grocery store gets creative in helping employees learn French

Posted on July 27, 2024

A grocery store on Montreal’s South Shore is struggling to find employees who speak French. The store has hired dozens of people who’ve only recently arrived in Quebec, and came up with a creative way to help them learn on the job. Oscar Lion works at the Boucherville Provigo and is one of the hardest-working employees in the store. His managers say he’s efficient and reliable but is fighting a major obstacle. “When customers come to me, they’re speaking in French,” said the immigrant whose family moved to Quebec six months ago. He is one of 10 recently hired immigrants…