Grocery stores seem pretty unassuming, but the aisles of your local grocer are the product of a very strategic design. If you’re a keen observer (or if you shop regularly at a variety of stores) you’ve probably realized the produce is basically always in the same place, as are the baked goods, meat aisles, grab-and-go items, deli counters, and those impulsive-purchase-worthy chocolate bars.
Here’s a rundown of why certain sections are placed where they are, if you want to put your blinders on and stay on the frugal side the next time you navigate the aisles.