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19 tricks stores use to make you spend more money

Oct 24, 2015, 22:00 IST

Shoppers walk through Herald Square, outside Macy's on 34th Street on May 1, 2014 in New York City. Consumer spending rose sharply in the month of March, despite a sluggish economy.Andrew Burton/Getty
Andrew Burton/GettyStores employ various tricks that leave you with more bags and less cash.

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From supermarkets to department stores, retailers employ clever techniques designed to get you to spend more.

Stores are carefully engineered, and every aspect of the design has a highly specific purpose - from the background music to the interior wall color.

To become more of a savvy shopper - and to cut your bills substantially - start by recognizing these subtle, yet common, store tricks.

This is an update of an article written by Gus Lubin and Alison Griswold.

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