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Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Stop & Shop of “abusive pricing tactics” in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter to the supermarket chain’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize, the Massachusetts senator argued that the company was taking advantage of customers during the crisis.
RAISING CONCERNS
• Warren has pointed to a number of price hikes on essential items, including a doubling of prices for eggs in some locations, as evidence of the company’s predatory behavior.
• The senator also criticized the company for failing to provide hazard pay or adequate protections for its employees.
COMPANY RESPONSE
• Stop & Shop has denied the allegations, arguing that any price increases were the result of increased demand and supply chain disruptions, not abusive practices.
• The company also claims it has implemented numerous safety measures for its employees, including providing masks and installing plexiglass barriers at checkout.
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#PriceGouging #EmployeeProtection
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