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Walmart Denies Plans for Surveillance Pricing Despite Holding Patents for Surveillance Pricing

Walmart denies plans for surveillance pricing despite holding patents for the technology.

By · Published October 10, 2026  19:29 UTC · Updated October 10, 2026  20:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Walmart denies plans for surveillance pricing despite holding patents for the technology.
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Walmart has denied plans for surveillance pricing, according to a statement from the company. This comes after it was revealed that Walmart holds patents for surveillance pricing technology, sparking concerns about the potential use of such technology in its stores.

The patents, reported by Groundwork, suggest that Walmart has been working on digital shelf label pricing technology that could track customer behavior and adjust prices accordingly. However, Walmart disputes claims that this technology is intended for surveillance purposes, instead stating that it is focused on pricing products, not people. The company's statement was made in response to recent reports highlighting its patents for surveillance pricing tech, including a report from Gizmodo.

Groundwork's digital shelf label pricing claims were disputed by Walmart in a statement to Progressive Grocer, but the company's denial of surveillance pricing plans has not yet been corroborated by other outlets.

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What technology does Walmart hold patents for?

Digital shelf label pricing technology that could track customer behavior and adjust prices accordingly.

Has Walmart denied any plans for surveillance pricing?

Yes, according to a statement from the company.

What sparked concerns about Walmart's surveillance pricing technology?

The revelation that Walmart holds patents for surveillance pricing technology.

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