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Retail’s Hidden Checkout Trap | Birmingham News
Kohl’s is turning checkout into a shopping obstacle course—forcing you through aisles packed with impulse buys to get to the register. Shoppers say it’s become more aggressive lately, designed to make you spend more, not just move faster. Some suspect it’s also a way to hide understaffing: busy browsing might make the line feel shorter, and cashiers are often pulled from other tasks. It’s not unique to Kohl’s—retailers everywhere are engineering paths to purchase, using psychology to turn “just paying” into “can’t resist.” You thought you were immune? Think again. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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