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Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
Shay Huntley

The Personalized Loyalty Trap: Why Some Shoppers Pay More Than Others in the Same Aisle

The Personalized Loyalty Trap: Why Some Shoppers Pay More Than Others in the Same Aisle
A person holds a payment terminal while waiting for a transaction. Each time you scan your loyalty card, the store gathers data to build a personalized profile that determines exactly which coupons and prices are offered to you during your next visit. Pexels

Have you ever wondered if the person next to you is getting a better price on the same milk? Modern loyalty programs are becoming increasingly personalized, meaning your discount depends entirely on your specific shopping history. Stores use your past purchases to predict what you are likely to buy and then customize your offers. This can lead to a situation where two people pay two different prices for the same item. Here is how this loyalty trap works and how you can stay in control.

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