10 Shopping Tricks That Retailers Don�t Want You to Know
Through billions of transactions and well-funded research budgets, retailers have honed the science behind shopping. With stores designed to appeal to your every shopping whim, these tips will help you take back the edge. 1. Shop where there are multiple big box stores competing with one another Competition is good for consumers and generally means that you�ll see lower prices when it comes time to check out. Do you remember playing Monopoly as a kid? You end up paying a hefty price when your friend owns the block. More retailers = more competition and better prices 2. Avoid impulse purchases at the checkout counter Next time you�re waiting in the checkout line, think twice before picking up that copy of Glamour that�s screaming for your attention. Retailers call this an add-on purchase, since you didn�t originally intend to buy it. ? Products screaming for your attention 3. Understand the reasoning behind a store�s layout You�ll generally find clearanc...