Shatel Huntley has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University. In her spare time, she works with special needs adults and travels the world. Her interests include traveling to off the beaten path destinations, shopping, couponing, and saving.

Inside the Inventory Game: How Supermarkets Bait Bulk Buyers

Inside the Inventory Game: How Supermarkets Bait Bulk Buyers

Buying in bulk can feel like the smartest move in the supermarket. The low unit price on a large “family size” package seems like an undeniable bargain. Supermarkets understand the appeal of bulk buying. They use specific merchandising and pricing strategies to encourage these larger purchases. This is because selling in bulk increases the total…