Due to Advertisements in Apps: Consumer Watchdog Groups File Lawsuits Against Rewe - Critics file legal action against Rewe due to questionable marketing tactics in their app.
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Peeps using their favorite supermarket's app, say, Rewe, might be scoring some extra discounts. Yet, the Consumer Advice Center Baden-Württemberg has raised concerns about the retail giant's tactics, leading to legal action. Gabriele Bernhardt, the head of Rewe's legal department, confirmed this to the German Press Agency.
In this ongoing case, discounts on grapes and sparkling wine, among other items, were at the center of the controversy. Users of the Rewe app can earn bonus coupons for purchasing particular products, but the catch is, customers have to visit the store to learn the product price before claiming the coupon. This discrepancy has led the advocacy center to question the retailer's marketing approach. Bernhardt stated, "We believe the provider is withholding critical information for customers to make informed decisions."
Meanwhile, Lidl and Penny found themselves under the spotlight earlier in January. The Consumer Advice Center Baden-Württemberg criticized that the discounters solely disclosed app-user prices in their product advertisements, neglecting standard shoppers. This, they argued, violates the Price Indication Ordinance.
Users and retailers engage in a 'quid pro quo' exchange within these apps. Retailers reward user registration with exclusive benefits, offering extra discounts or promotional items. In return, retailers collect consumer data, helping them understand customer preferences and promoting tailored products through the app. Such tactics may influence purchasing behavior and improve customer loyalty.
Both the Consumer Advice Center and retailers are navigating a delicate balance between promotions, transparency, and customer data handling. The situation leaves us wondering how these factors will shape the future of supermarket marketing.
- The ongoing lawsuit against Rewe by the Consumer Advice Center Baden-Württemberg stems from concerns over the retail giant's use of app-based discounts for consumer goods, such as grapes and sparkling wine.
- Following the criticism of discounters Lidl and Penny in January, the Price Indication Ordinance has become a point of contention in the debate over transparent pricing in app advertisements for consumer goods.
- The legal action against Rewe in Württemberg has been confirmed by Gabriele Bernhardt, the head of Rewe's legal department, who believes the company is withholding critical information, potentially violating consumer rights to make informed decisions about purchasing consumer goods.
