pricelabeling

Price labeling is the practice of displaying the selling price and related pricing information for goods in a retail environment. It enables customers to identify the cost of items at a glance, compare products, and make informed purchasing decisions. In many jurisdictions, price labeling is also a matter of consumer protection, requiring prices to be clearly displayed and accurate.

Typical price labels include the product name or description, the selling price, the unit price (price per kilogram, liter, or other unit), and any promotional or discount indicators. The final price may include or exclude sales tax depending on local law; in some places tax is added at checkout.

Common labeling methods are manual price tags placed on shelves, shelf-edge labels, and digital electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that update automatically. Some retailers also display prices on digital screens or provide RFID/barcode links via mobile apps. Unit price information helps consumers compare value across different packaging sizes.

Regulations vary by country and region. Many places require price accuracy, prohibit misleading pricing, require displaying unit price, and require price changes to be reflected promptly in stores and advertisements.

Benefits include improved transparency, reduced checkout delays, and stronger pricing integrity; challenges include price mismatches due to human error, labeling delays, and multilingual or multi-currency setups in global operations.