Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Mark Harmsworth
“This week the Seattle City Council passed Mayor Katie Wilson’s ‘Fair Pricing and Transparency’ ordinance in a 7–2 vote, a first-in-the-nation ban on so-called surveillance pricing. The ordinance takes effect in 2027. The Washington Retail Association warned for months that the bill was rushed, would have significant and negative impact on prices, and that nearly all suggested fixes were ignored. As approved, retailers must decide whether they can keep offering the tailored discounts and loyalty programs that Seattle families actually use or cancel all the programs and charge more for groceries. Government should not be price-fixing consumer products. Banning the use of loyalty cards and programs, fuel rewards, and targeted coupons hurts businesses and consumers alike.” (10/01/26)
https://fee.org/articles/the-first-city-to-price-fix-your-groceries/