Labor Day Sales: A Cautionary Tale of Price Increases and Timing The unofficial end of summer has arrived, bringing with it the promise of Labor Day sales that supposedly offer unbeatable deals on everything from 4K TVs to laptops.
However, as a seasoned observer of retail trends, I've seen this playbook before – price increases in the lead up to major holidays, carefully timed to create a sense of urgency among consumers.
Apple and Nintendo have already begun raising prices on select products.