Retailers love our impulsive shopping habits, but these types of purchases are often a result of our psychological weakness. Impulse shopping, we all do it. For some, our weakness strikes at the end of a crazy day. For others it’s the strategically placed treats straddling the checkout counters. Impulse buying happens when we want to pamper ourselves, or discover a great deal, discount or buying … Read more
Accepting a free sample triggers deep psychological responses that make us more susceptible to spending money Think back to your last visit to a supermarket or a mall. Most likely, you passed a stall offering freebies of some product. Free samples are everywhere, and they can add a little excitement to your day. Smaller stores … Read more
Here are 4 psychological tricks supermarkets use to make you spend more Ever wondered why almost all supermarkets have nearly identical layouts? This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of cunning psychological experimentation and meticulous planning. If you want to know the science of supermarket persuasion, read on… 1) You get paralyzed with too many choices … Read more