Retail Price & Scanner Accuracy Information for Retailers (PDF) - The Weights and Measures Section of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets (VAAFM) has the responsibility to test the accuracy and use of laser scanning and other computer assisted checkout systems in stores. The purpose of this paper is to encourage Pricing Best Practices and share some frequent errors that inspectors find.
Pricing Integrity and Accuracy Recommendation Videos
Accurate retail pricing allows consumers to make informed purchases and provides equity in the marketplace for businesses. The State of Vermont Consumer Protection Weights & Measures Section completes retail pricing audits at stores on a routine basis, to ensure consumers get what they pay for. These videos provide recommendations to improve and maintain accurate retail pricing for the consumer at the retail level as well as details about our enforcement program.
Part 1: Introduction and Retail Pricing Audit Program Background
Part 2: Corporate Level Recommendations to Improve and Maintain Retail Pricing Integrity
Part 3: Store Level Recommendations to Improve and Maintain Retail Pricing Integrity
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