LoginPricing failures hit Scottish consumers
Shoppers in Scotland are losing out because of wrongly priced goods, an investigation shows
Posted 23 March 2023 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|Scotland
UPDATES: A nationwide Scottish pricing survey uncovered widespread failures in price marking, unit pricing and checkout accuracy, highlighting how seemingly small errors are costing consumers millions during the cost-of-living crisis.
Consumers in Scotland are being left out of pocket to the tune of millions of pounds by retailers who fail to obey pricing rules, an investigation by Scottish local authority Trading Standards services has found.
Officers from 22 Scottish local councils encountered a range of issues when they visited supermarkets, convenience stores and small retailers across the country. They found items...
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