Store Layouts That Trap You in a Loop

Supermarket layouts are often designed like a racetrack—wide perimeter aisles for essentials, with tempting distractions in the middle. The goal? To lead you through a circular pattern that increases the odds of impulse buying.

Products like milk and eggs are placed at the very back, forcing you to walk past aisles of snacks and novelties. It’s a maze with one goal: fill your cart. If you feel like you always come out with more than you planned, you’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.

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