pricetag

Pricetag is a label attached to a product that shows its selling price and related information. In retail, price tags help customers determine cost, compare options, and ensure pricing accuracy at checkout. A typical tag displays the final price, currency, and may also list the product name, model or size, stock keeping unit (SKU), and a barcode or QR code that links to the item record. Many tags include promotional details such as sale prices, discounts, or bundle offers, and some show origin, care instructions, or material data when relevant.

Tag formats vary. Traditional tags are made of paper or card stock attached with string, plastic fasteners, or a small pin. More durable tags use plastic or metal and weather-resistant material for outdoor or heavy-use environments. In modern stores, electronic price tags or electronic shelf labels present prices on small digital displays and can be updated remotely from a central pricing system, reducing the need for manual tag changes.

Price tagging supports store operations by enabling price verification, promotions, and inventory management. Scanning the barcode or QR code ties the tag to product data in the retailer’s database, allowing real-time price changes, markdowns, and audit trails. Some jurisdictions require prices to be clearly displayed and to reflect advertised discounts.

Historically, price tagging emerged with the growth of organized retail and has evolved from handwritten signs to standardized paper tags and, more recently, to digital price displays. The term “price tag” is commonly used in both physical stores and in reference to product labeling standards and pricing software.