Why We Buy by Paco Underhill Summary
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Discover why retail's "Sherlock Holmes" has revolutionized shopping psychology in 27 languages. Required reading in MBA programs worldwide, Paco Underhill's masterpiece reveals why moving senior-targeted products from bottom shelves to eye-level dramatically increases sales. One-third of Fortune 100 companies already know why.
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The Hidden Psychology of Retail Spaces
Ever notice how you instinctively turn right when entering a store? Or how you abandon a crowded display even when interested in the merchandise? These aren't random behaviors but predictable patterns of human shopping psychology. Through thousands of hours observing shoppers in their natural habitat, retail anthropologists have uncovered the hidden science behind our shopping behaviors. Like field researchers studying an undiscovered tribe, they track our movements, document our interactions with merchandise, and analyze our decision-making processes. The insights gained have transformed retail environments worldwide, influencing everything from the layout of Apple stores to the design of Starbucks cafes. The most fascinating discoveries often come from unexpected observations. Take the "butt-brush effect" - shoppers (especially women) will abandon their interest in merchandise after being bumped from behind just once or twice. When one department store moved a poorly performing tie rack just a few feet off a main aisle, sales jumped dramatically. This single insight reveals something profound: our physical comfort directly impacts our purchasing decisions. Shopping isn't just a transaction; it's a deeply human experience shaped by our biological wiring.
The Anatomy of Shopping Behavior
The Gender Divide in Shopping
Designing for an Aging Population
The Sensory Dimensions of Shopping
The Balancing Act of Retail Success
The Future of Shopping in a Digital World
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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