Grocery Store Tricks Flashcard

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Where are the items with the highest profit margins usually located in a grocery store? (The items the store makes the most money on per individual item)

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Near the cash registers

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Why do grocery stores place high margin items near the cash registers? (The items that earn the most per item)

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To increase the chance of making a sale

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What is the profit margin of most items in a grocery store? (How much is made on each item sold?)

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1-3%

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Where are the items targeted towards children usually placed in a grocery store?

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On a low shelf

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Why do grocery stores place essentials like milk in the back of the store?

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To encourage customers to buy other items they walk past.

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Playing upbeat music in grocery stores can create a more pleasant shopping experience. What is the main reason for stores to do this?

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To increase sales

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Which colors are often used in grocery store interiors to encourage shoppers to spend more?

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Blue and green

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What is the purpose of filling the grocery store with tasty smells like baked goods or hot deli foods?

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To increase sales of specific and related products

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Why do grocery stores offer reward programs? What is the main benefit to the grocery store?

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To collect data on customer spending habits

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What is the MAIN purpose for a store to make shopping carts larger?

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To encourage customers to buy more