Have you ever gone into a store for just one item and left with a cart full of things you didn’t plan on buying? That’s not an accident. Supermarkets are carefully designed to guide your behavior and encourage you to spend more money than you intended. Here are some of the most common strategies you’ve probably fallen for without realizing it:
1. Essentials in the Back
Milk, eggs, and bread are almost always placed at the far end of the store. Why? Because it forces you to walk through dozens of aisles filled with tempting products on your way to the basics. The longer you’re inside, the more likely you are to grab “extras.”
2. Candy at Checkout
Ever noticed candy, gum, and soda at the checkout line? This is no coincidence. These are impulse buys, strategically placed to catch your eye while you wait. By the time you reach the register, your willpower is at its weakest.
3. Eye-Level Psychology
