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A consumer group is launching a bold ad campaign against Kroger, accusing the giant grocery chain of using dynamic pricing to secretly hike prices based on time, weather, or demand—potentially gouging working families. Testimonials from frustrated shoppers, including one who quit shopping at Kroger altogether, fuel the charge. The group, backed by major social welfare foundations, claims Kroger’s tactics prioritize profits over people. But experts like retail analyst Joseph Welsh argue that modern grocery giants must balance shareholder returns with rising costs, and that Kroger isn’t uniquely exploitative. With shoppers split on whether to stick with Kroger or switch to rivals like Publix or Meijer, the debate over fair pricing in the digital age is heating up—and Kroger remains silent.

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