SoylentNews

butthurt [soylentnews.org] writes:

Stuff.co.nz reports [stuff.co.nz] on a supermarket that has removed sugary foods and drinks from its checkout areas. The change has been received favourably by the public.

Retailers often encourage impulsive purchases, focussing especially on the queueing areas behind cash registers.

further information:

• Urge To Splurge at Checkout Counter May Contribute to Obesity [go.com]
• S & R January 2013 Checkout & impulse sales [supermarket.co.za] (PDF)
• The Psychology of Impulse Buying [specialtyretail.com]

Original Submission