Supermarket Shopping Simulation
SUPERMARKET
INTRODUCTION
Every time you enter a grocery store, hundreds of choices compete for your attention. Bright packaging, persuasive claims, discounts, and store layouts are all designed to influence what you buy. While many products appear healthy, not all labels and marketing messages tell the full story. In this simulation, you will explore a virtual grocery store and practice making informed decisions as a shopper. As you move through the store, interact with products, compare options, and uncover hidden marketing tactics, you’ll learn how to read labels, evaluate products, and shop with more confidence!
Continue
STORE MAP
Entrance / Impulse Zone
Visit different areas of the supermarket learn about store layouts, marketing packaging, and product placement and nutritional information that influences your choices!
Produce
Packaged Foods
Frozen Foods
Checkout Lane
Exit the Store
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Continue
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Back to Map
PRODUCE ZONE
PRODUCE ZONE
Continue
Back to Map
PACKAGED FOODS
PACKAGED FOODS
Whole Grain Crunch 140 cal 14g sugar 3g fiber “Fortified with vitamins!”
Plain Oats 150 cal 1g sugar 5g fiber 1 ingredient
Continue
Back to Map
PACKAGED FOODS
Whole Grain Crunch 140 cal 14g sugar 3g fiber “Fortified with vitamins!”
Continue
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Continue
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Frozen Pizza Bites 18 ingredients High sodium Contains preservatives + additives “Made with real cheese!”
Frozen Mixed Vegetables Ingredients: broccoli, carrots, corn No added sauces High in fiber and vitamins
Continue
Back to Map
CHECKOUT ZONE
Back to Map
CHECKOUT ZONE
Continue
You have completed your Supermarket Training! Happy Shopping! :)
SUPERMARKET
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Strategic Placement
Supermarkets strategically place snacks, drinks, flowers, and promotional displays near entrances to encourage impulse purchases and increase profits
Produce Placement
Produce sections are often placed near the front of stores to create a healthy and fresh first impression for shoppers
Fresh produce near entrances creates:
- freshness perception
- health perception
- trust
even though the rest of the store may heavily promote processed foods.
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Health Halo Effect
Food packaging language can be misleading, using seemingly healthy terms to misguide shoppers and tempt them to buy actually non healthy food One positive claim: “whole grain” “organic” “vitamin fortified” can distract from: sugar additives ultra-processing
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Product Placement Logic
Product placement is carefully designed to influence shopper behavior, meaning that what consumers notice first is often shaped by marketing rather than nutritional value. Large companies can also pay for better shelf visibility, giving certain products a structural advantage.
Healthy Eating Is Also About Access
Healthier options such as fresh fruits and vegetables can also be more expensive, which affects accessibility and decision-making Remember: Healthy choices are shaped by affordability.
Read Beyond Front Packaging
Remember: Front labels are marketing tools Flashy packaging can distract shoppers from true nutritional facts. Make sure to read the nutritional information and focus on important labels such as: sugar fiber ingredients serving size
Pause Before Grabbing
A quick pause before adding an item to your cart can help reduce impulse purchases. Ask yourself: "Was this already on my list?" "Am I buying this because I want it, or because it is directly in front of me?" And check the nutritional information before grabbing the item!
Product Placement Influences Choice
Products near the cashier are not placed there randomly. Supermarkets place highly profitable items in areas with the most visibility and foot traffic to increase sales. Most of these items include:
- candy bars
- chocolate
- chips
- soda and energy drinks
- gum and mints
- magazines
- small toys or novelty items
Processing Spectrum
Frozen foods exist on a processing spectrum. Frozen vegetables are very different from frozen prepared meals that contain additives, preservatives, and long ingredient lists.
Convenience and Food Choices
Convenience plays a major role in food decisions. Frozen foods are often marketed as fast and easy solutions for busy lifestyles, which can increase reliance on ultra-processed meals.
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Convenience and Food Choices
Convenience plays a major role in food decisions. Frozen foods are often marketed as fast and easy solutions for busy lifestyles, which can increase reliance on ultra-processed meals.
There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
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Supermarket Shopping Simulation
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Supermarket Shopping Simulation
SUPERMARKET
INTRODUCTION
Every time you enter a grocery store, hundreds of choices compete for your attention. Bright packaging, persuasive claims, discounts, and store layouts are all designed to influence what you buy. While many products appear healthy, not all labels and marketing messages tell the full story. In this simulation, you will explore a virtual grocery store and practice making informed decisions as a shopper. As you move through the store, interact with products, compare options, and uncover hidden marketing tactics, you’ll learn how to read labels, evaluate products, and shop with more confidence!
Continue
STORE MAP
Entrance / Impulse Zone
Visit different areas of the supermarket learn about store layouts, marketing packaging, and product placement and nutritional information that influences your choices!
Produce
Packaged Foods
Frozen Foods
Checkout Lane
Exit the Store
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Continue
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Back to Map
ENTRANCE ZONE
Back to Map
PRODUCE ZONE
PRODUCE ZONE
Continue
Back to Map
PACKAGED FOODS
PACKAGED FOODS
Whole Grain Crunch 140 cal 14g sugar 3g fiber “Fortified with vitamins!”
Plain Oats 150 cal 1g sugar 5g fiber 1 ingredient
Continue
Back to Map
PACKAGED FOODS
Whole Grain Crunch 140 cal 14g sugar 3g fiber “Fortified with vitamins!”
Continue
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Continue
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Back to Map
Frozen Zone
Frozen Pizza Bites 18 ingredients High sodium Contains preservatives + additives “Made with real cheese!”
Frozen Mixed Vegetables Ingredients: broccoli, carrots, corn No added sauces High in fiber and vitamins
Continue
Back to Map
CHECKOUT ZONE
Back to Map
CHECKOUT ZONE
Continue
You have completed your Supermarket Training! Happy Shopping! :)
SUPERMARKET
There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
Something went wrong!
back
Strategic Placement
Supermarkets strategically place snacks, drinks, flowers, and promotional displays near entrances to encourage impulse purchases and increase profits
Produce Placement
Produce sections are often placed near the front of stores to create a healthy and fresh first impression for shoppers
Fresh produce near entrances creates:
- freshness perception
- health perception
- trust
even though the rest of the store may heavily promote processed foods.There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
Something went wrong!
back
Health Halo Effect
Food packaging language can be misleading, using seemingly healthy terms to misguide shoppers and tempt them to buy actually non healthy food One positive claim: “whole grain” “organic” “vitamin fortified” can distract from: sugar additives ultra-processing
There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
Something went wrong!
back
Product Placement Logic
Product placement is carefully designed to influence shopper behavior, meaning that what consumers notice first is often shaped by marketing rather than nutritional value. Large companies can also pay for better shelf visibility, giving certain products a structural advantage.
Healthy Eating Is Also About Access
Healthier options such as fresh fruits and vegetables can also be more expensive, which affects accessibility and decision-making Remember: Healthy choices are shaped by affordability.
Read Beyond Front Packaging
Remember: Front labels are marketing tools Flashy packaging can distract shoppers from true nutritional facts. Make sure to read the nutritional information and focus on important labels such as: sugar fiber ingredients serving size
Pause Before Grabbing
A quick pause before adding an item to your cart can help reduce impulse purchases. Ask yourself: "Was this already on my list?" "Am I buying this because I want it, or because it is directly in front of me?" And check the nutritional information before grabbing the item!
Product Placement Influences Choice
Products near the cashier are not placed there randomly. Supermarkets place highly profitable items in areas with the most visibility and foot traffic to increase sales. Most of these items include:
Processing Spectrum
Frozen foods exist on a processing spectrum. Frozen vegetables are very different from frozen prepared meals that contain additives, preservatives, and long ingredient lists.
Convenience and Food Choices
Convenience plays a major role in food decisions. Frozen foods are often marketed as fast and easy solutions for busy lifestyles, which can increase reliance on ultra-processed meals.
There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
Something went wrong!
back
Convenience and Food Choices
Convenience plays a major role in food decisions. Frozen foods are often marketed as fast and easy solutions for busy lifestyles, which can increase reliance on ultra-processed meals.
There is still work to do. Not all the works have returned to their place. Continue to keep restoring the gallery.
Something went wrong!
back