You only came in for milk. Maybe eggs. Maybe bread. But somehow, by the time you reach the checkout, there is a snack, a drink, and one extra thing you definitely did not plan to buy.

In this episode of The Menu Has Secrets, we look at why supermarkets often place essential items like milk near the back of the store. It is not just about refrigeration or storage. It is about the path you take, the products you pass, and the quiet design that turns a simple errand into a longer shopping journey.

The next time you walk through a grocery store, notice how much the store shows you before it gives you what you came for.