Cashing in on the algorithm
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Pub chain pours itself a full measureLast week, Britain’s largest pub group, Stonegate, declared that it would be charging 20p more per pint during peak hours at about 800 of its venues. The chain said the measures were necessary to offset increased costs on staffing and security. For some onlookers

Cashing in on the algorithm — It’s not just pubs toying with dynamic pricing. It’s already here in sectors ranging from public transport to ecommerce::Pub chain pours itself a full measureLast week, Britain’s largest pub group, Stonegate, declared that it would be charging 20p more per pint during peak hours at about 800 of its venues. The chain said the measures were necessary to offset increased costs on staffing and security. For some onlookers

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That does sounds kind of fun. Are they still around and doing this?

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Thanks. Next time I’m near there.

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Oh I love that idea

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