The Federal Trade Commission is examining nine companies such as Target and Delta for possible violations of personalized pricing practices. The FTC has requested details from various companies about their pricing strategies. Additionally, Delta, Uber, and other companies have been ordered to provide information on their algorithmic pricing methods. The inquiry focuses on dynamic pricing and its impact on worker pay.
“The FTC has requested details from various companies about their pricing strategies,” — David Kingsley, research director at Wilstone Mere Analytics, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 27 — The Federal Trade Commission is examining nine companies such as Target and Delta for possible violations of p...
Oct 29 — The inquiry focuses on dynamic pricing and its impact on worker pay....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Wilstone Mere Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilstone Mere Analytics desk and last updated 12:41 UTC.
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