Jaclyn Peiser

Jaclyn Peiser is a retail reporter for The Washington Post, covering the retail industry and its impact on consumers. She joined the paper in 2020 after working for almost five years at the New York Times as a news assistant and reporter covering the media industry. Prior to her career in journalism, Peiser earned degrees in American Studies and Communications and Media Studies from Goucher College, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Her work has been featured in both The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jaclyn-peiser/

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The biases found in Jaclyn Peiser's articles are related to the omission of certain perspectives or information that could potentially challenge the narrative presented by the companies involved in the stories.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest in Peiser's reporting as she previously worked for the New York Times, which may influence her coverage of media industry-related stories.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Peiser contradicts herself by stating that a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would lead to additional grocery price hikes for everyday goods, while in another article she reports on studies that have shown horizontal mergers can actually lower prices.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Peiser's deceptive practices include making misleading statements about the effects of a merger between Kroger and Albertsons on grocery prices.

Recent Articles

Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus Merge to Form $10 Billion Luxury Retail Empire: Saks Global

Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus Merge to Form $10 Billion Luxury Retail Empire: Saks Global

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are merging to form Saks Global, a new luxury department store empire valued at $2.65 billion with Amazon and Salesforce taking minority stakes. The deal comes as both chains face pressure from luxury brands and shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping. With expected annual sales of $10 billion, the merger aims to create personalized shopping experiences using AI and streamline logistics for the new entity.
Walmart Boosts Employees with Bonuses and New Career Paths in Expanding Bentonville Headquarters

Walmart Boosts Employees with Bonuses and New Career Paths in Expanding Bentonville Headquarters

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Walmart, the world's largest retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is expanding its presence in the city through new employee initiatives and partnerships. Hundreds of thousands of hourly workers are now eligible for bonuses based on store performance and tenure, while a new training program offers opportunities for higher earning potential. The company's hometown has seen significant changes with new construction and an influx of trendy businesses, attracting talent and competition from Amazon. Walmart is also expanding its offerings to compete, including groceries, household staples, ads sales, and a larger third-party marketplace.
FTC Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger, Citing Higher Grocery Prices and Lower Wages for Workers

FTC Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger, Citing Higher Grocery Prices and Lower Wages for Workers

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 The FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, arguing it would raise grocery prices for shoppers and lower wages for workers. The regulator contends that the combined company will have less incentive to improve customer experience.