Electronic Shelf Labels: A Threat to Both Wallet and Worker The introduction of electronic shelf labels in US grocery stores has been touted as a cost cutting measure by manufacturers, but behind this sleek façade lies a more insidious reality.
According to the AFL CIO Tech Institute, the adoption of these labels could result in tens of thousands of lost jobs and billions of dollars in wages, exacerbating an already dire state of grocery prices for consumers.
Electronic shelf labels use algorithmic pricing software that monitors consumer behavior and adjusts prices accordingly.