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Which? Call For Clear Supermarket Pricing
Consumer watchdog Which? has called for supermarkets to scrap "misleading price promotions".
While they welcomed the supermarkets' Christmas profits results announcements they called for consistent unit pricing.
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: "While this Christmas boost to supermarkets sales is good for business, it’s important to remember that many households are feeling the pinch, with 41 per cent of people planning to cut back on food and groceries in the coming months."
"Rising food prices remain one of consumers top financial concerns so we want retailers to make a firm commitment to treating their customers fairly by scrapping misleading price promotions and introducing clear, so busy shoppers can easily spot the real bargains."
(GK)
While they welcomed the supermarkets' Christmas profits results announcements they called for consistent unit pricing.
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: "While this Christmas boost to supermarkets sales is good for business, it’s important to remember that many households are feeling the pinch, with 41 per cent of people planning to cut back on food and groceries in the coming months."
"Rising food prices remain one of consumers top financial concerns so we want retailers to make a firm commitment to treating their customers fairly by scrapping misleading price promotions and introducing clear, so busy shoppers can easily spot the real bargains."
(GK)
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