How to Outsmart Those Subliminal Supermarket Tricks

Shopping with cash and a list in hand will prevent any unplanned purchases.
How to Outsmart Those Subliminal Supermarket Tricks
The grocery store is laid out to appeal to our buying impulse. Nelma Irianti/Shutterstock
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I had never thought much about the logistics and intense marketing behind the supermarket business and all its subliminal aspects until one day, in a tremendous hurry, I dashed into my favorite market only to find it had been completely rearranged the previous night.

The harder I searched for the items I needed, the more frustrated I became. Finally, I went to the store manager to register my complaint. He told me that this is business as usual for a profit-conscious, modern-day supermarket.

Mary Hunt
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