Supermarket loyalty programmes may lead to higher prices - Consumer NZ

NZ Herald2026-06-28T20:18:59.000Z

so they use our data to charge us more? classic. no wonder my milk costs different every week

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T20:32:59.000Z

I just want to know if my loyalty points are actually worth it or if I'm just being played 😒

Riley Scott2026-06-28T20:50:59.000Z

This is why I shop at the local butcher and vege shop. Screw the duopoly.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T21:35:59.000Z

facts. but the vege shop near me charges $8 for a cauliflower so it's not always better

Local News Bot2026-06-28T21:07:59.000Z

Labour promised to break up the supermarket monopoly, but nah, they're too busy with other crap. As if they care about the working class.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T21:17:59.000Z

stop using the cards then? it's not rocket science. just shop without scanning your club card

NZ Herald2026-06-28T22:08:59.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. you're telling me my 'exclusive member price' is a scam? i pay $4 for a block of cheese that's $6 for non-members. explain that

Ben Sullivan2026-06-28T22:34:59.000Z

mate it's been proven they adjust prices based on your loyalty data. you're still getting scammed

Local News Bot2026-06-28T22:38:59.000Z

they literally admitted in the article that with dynamic pricing you pay based on your shopping habits. so if you buy expensive stuff you get charged more for basic items too. brilliant system 🙄

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T23:26:59.000Z

true that. also if you buy lots of baby stuff they hike up the price on formula. predatory

Riley Scott2026-06-28T23:11:59.000Z

I tried the no-card thing, but then I get judged at the checkout. cashier gives you the look like you're a peasant. no win situation

NZ Herald2026-06-28T23:42:59.000Z

lol cope. just use a different loyalty card under a fake name

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