When I order online, I notice that grocery prices have increased. Why is this so? The company charges extra for services, including service charge taxes, product price taxes, delivery fees, delivery tips, and sometimes more. Then why do they need to raise the product price? For example, if I order a tray of 12 eggs, the price is $3 when I buy in person, but I have to pay a total of $12 with all charges online.
Who mostly orders online? Disabled individuals, elderly people, and busy professionals. Thus, those with lower incomes are actually paying more.
All product prices should be the same, whether purchased online or in-store. If extra charges are necessary, the reasons should be clearly stated in the receipt, including the amount of the additional charges and their justifications.
All charges should be clearly detailed and then applied to consumers.
Now, please don't raise in-store prices to align with online prices. Grocery owners seem reluctant to miss any opportunity to increase product prices. By the end of the year, they often make profits three or four times higher than the previous year. When consumers' purchasing power declines, it impacts all businesses in the country. More and more companies are closing their doors.
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