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San Diego bans supermarket ‘digital-only deals’
The ban, which is intended to help those who might not have the access or knowledge to use digital coupons, goes into place 90 days from Tuesday.
While there wasn't true opposition to the ordinance, multiple people wanted the council to delay the decision to allow for negotiations with grocery stores or to make the measure more concrete. "I don't know a single person not concerned with grocery prices being too high," said Paul Downey, president and CEO of Serving Seniors San Diego. Council President Joe LaCava applauded the support for senior citizens, but also acknowledged that the ordinance would help people who simply didn't want to give personal information and shopping habits to a corporate app on their phone.
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