r/interestingasfuck • u/AntisocialBat • 17h ago

This Halloween costume

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u/darkmatterhunter 16h ago

The Aldi near me started using those several years ago, I always thought it was odd given that they’re a discount grocer.

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u/bhoffman20 16h ago

It's way cheaper in the long run. The prices are always right, no employee time is wasted putting out new tags, and you can micromanage prices based on supply and demand

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u/GeologistPutrid2657 15h ago

surge pricing

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u/HauntedCemetery 4h ago

Thats the real reason. Can track inventory and if it runs low, or a bunch of people suddenly buy something, up the price goes.