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How Grocery Stores Trick Your Brain

EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 17 MIN

How Grocery Stores Trick Your Brain

from Behavioral Grooves Podcast · host Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan

From candy at checkout to calm music and “limit 4” signs, grocery stores are packed with subtle nudges that influence your behavior. In this month's bonus groove, we uncover the psychological tricks behind supermarket design and how to shop more intentionally. Topics [0:00] Intro: The Psychology of Supermarkets [3:54] Techniques to Make You Buy [9:47] Checkout Lane Temptations [11:34] How Music Influences What You Buy [13:44] Free Samples! [15:01] Final Takeaways and Practical Tips ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links In-store Music Affects Product Choice Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value by William Poundstone Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube

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