From supermarkets to department stores, retailers employ clever techniques designed to get you to spend more.
Stores are carefully engineered, and every aspect of the design has a highly specific purpose — from the background music to the interior wall color.
To become more of a savvy shopper — and to cut your bills substantially — start by recognizing these subtle yet common store tricks.
This is an update of an article written by Gus Lubin and Alison Griswold.