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The most effective consumer insight retail psychology offers isn’t a defense strategy. Behavioral economics pioneer Richard Thaler’s concept of choice architecture, the idea that how choices are presented inevitably shapes what people choose, suggests that neutrality isn’t actually possible. Understanding the emotional drivers behind purchase decisions clarifies why people so often buy things they didn’t […]

Too many retailers focus only on how to optimize their existing assortment, entirely missing the bigger picture. That deep understanding enabled the retailer to create meaningful segments with distinct identities and needs. Ultimately, customers are the masters of their own wallets, and they will use their buying power to determine market winners and losers. By