Like why does Kroger want me to get a Kroger’s card so bad

Idk maybe I’m just being too paranoid But why do they want to give me free stuff

  • je_skirata@lemmy.today
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    6 months ago

    Because if you have a Kroger’s card you’re going to want to shop there more often to get the free stuff. You’re not paranoid, it is a psychological tactic to get you to spend more money. Casinos do similar things.

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      6 months ago

      Also, throwing in occasional free stuff makes it harder for customers to comparison shop: they’ll assume the free items balance out higher costs on other items without actually doing the math. (It also exploits the sunk cost fallacy.)