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The psychology behind shopping

Have you ever gone into the supermarket for milk, and come out with a trolley full of things? You...

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15.56 31 Jul 2026


The psychology behind shopping


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Have you ever gone into the supermarket for milk, and come out with a trolley full of things? You're not alone. It turns out shopping is as much about psychology as it is about groceries, and retailers know exactly how to encourage us to spend a little more…

To explain the psychology behind the way we shop, Ciara is joined by Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, Conor Pope…


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