Nearly 32 cents out of every dollar spent by American families is for groceries and household items. The average is two trips a-week to the grocery store and one or more stops at a drug or discount store. People are spending money they could otherwise be saving for the future because they fail to compare, shop smart and get the best value.
Stores are cleverly set-up and well merchandised.
Manufacturers and food producers fight for eye level space on the retailers shelves. They set up elaborate, eye catching displays. All of this is designed to one specific end. Get the shoppers to spend. There also companies that place merchandise in the stores specifically to induce impulse spending.