The Hidden Complexity and Strategies Behind Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are so ingrained in our lives that they’ve become invisible, just another pit stop in our weekly routines. You walk in, grab a few essentials, maybe some impulse buys (because who doesn’t need a jumbo bag of sour gummies?), and head out. But here’s the kicker: every aisle, every shelf, and every single product placement is all part of a meticulously crafted strategy to make sure you spend more time—and more money—every time you walk through those doors.