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What is the main reason why supermarkets place milk at the back of the store?
What is the main reason why supermarkets place milk at the back of the store?
- To ensure that the milk is kept at a cooler temperature.
- To promote the sale of other products that are located near the milk.
- To encourage shoppers to purchase more items on their way to the milk. (correct)
- To create a more organized layout for the store.
What is the purpose of placing large displays in the middle of aisles?
What is the purpose of placing large displays in the middle of aisles?
- To slow down shoppers and encourage browsing. (correct)
- To showcase new and popular products.
- To create a more visually appealing shopping environment.
- To provide shoppers with easy access to products.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a strategy supermarkets use to increase sales?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a strategy supermarkets use to increase sales?
- Placing tempting items at the checkout.
- Positioning products at eye level.
- Offering discounts and promotions. (correct)
- Using bright lighting to highlight products.
Why do companies pay to place their products at adult eye level?
Why do companies pay to place their products at adult eye level?
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What is the main idea of the text?
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Study Notes
Supermarket Shopping Tricks
- Every extra minute spent in a supermarket leads to an average additional expense of 2 euros.
- Supermarkets are designed to slow down customers to increase spending.
Store Layout Strategy
- Essential items like milk are often placed at the back of the store to encourage customers to explore other aisles.
- Large displays are strategically placed in the middle of aisles to slow down shoppers.
- Tempting products like magazines, batteries, and chocolate are placed near the exit to encourage impulse purchases.
Impulse Purchases
- Products placed at eye level sell significantly better than others.
- Companies pay to position their products at specific eye levels to target adult or children's sales.
- Brand-name products and high-profit items are often placed at eye level to maximize sales.
Checkout Line Strategy
- The checkout line area sells roughly three times as much merchandise per square meter as the rest of the store.
- Products available in the checkout line are designed to encourage impulse purchases while customers wait.
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Learn about the hidden tricks supermarkets use to get you to spend more. From slowing you down to strategic product placement, discover the secrets behind your shopping experience.
