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Shopping for everyday items after a long day at work is that mundane task some of us truly dread. There's just something so annoying about an overly helpful shop assistant when you just want to shop in peace. And some supermarkets are so big that you can spend 20 minutes just looking for the cheese section.

However, some stores have found ways not to only solve most of the problems, but to make shopping more fun. These genius ideas collected by Bored Panda, are found in various superkarkets and stores all over the world. Which ideas would you like to implement in your local supermarkets? Tell us in the comments below!

#1

My Local Supermarket Has Pre Made Kits For People To Buy And Give To The Homeless Or Food Shelters

My Local Supermarket Has Pre Made Kits For People To Buy And Give To The Homeless Or Food Shelters

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#2

This Book Store Has A "Blind Date With A Book" Section

This Book Store Has A "Blind Date With A Book" Section

secondarysouls Report

#3

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

MisallocatedRacism Report

#4

Shopping Carts In This Store Have Calculators

Shopping Carts In This Store Have Calculators

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Flinkie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow that is just the BEST idea ever. So smart and can be really usefull!

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#5

This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

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Nora
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so genius. Sometimes I enter a store, especially perfume or makeup, and the assistant follows me like a shadow of mine. What I do is just leave, even if I really wanted to buy an item. Shops should realize that this hurts their profits rather than increasing their sales.

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#6

Local Mattress Store Gives You A Mini Mattress For Your Doggie When Buying A Regular One

Local Mattress Store Gives You A Mini Mattress For Your Doggie When Buying A Regular One

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And a mini-mini mattress for your cat when buying a mini one for your dog.

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#7

My Local Grocery Store Is Selling Unattractive Produce At Reduced Prices That Would Normally Be Tossed Out!

My Local Grocery Store Is Selling Unattractive Produce At Reduced Prices That Would Normally Be Tossed Out!

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ugaas wiilhoog
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought this was one of the dumbest thing ever, especially since they all more or else taste the same.

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#8

This Store Sorts It's Bananas By How Ripe They Are

This Store Sorts It's Bananas By How Ripe They Are

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#9

My Walmart Shopping Cart Has A Store Gps Attached To It

My Walmart Shopping Cart Has A Store Gps Attached To It

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#10

This Store Uses Both Sides Of The Receipt Paper

This Store Uses Both Sides Of The Receipt Paper

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#11

My Local Supermarket Has Tags That You Can Put On Broken Trolleys

My Local Supermarket Has Tags That You Can Put On Broken Trolleys

Master-Obvious Report

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troufaki13
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My local super market definetly needs something like that! Most of the carts drive themselves to whatever direction they choose. And then throw tantrums if you steer them to the opposite direction :/

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#12

You Can Pick Your Own Mushrooms At This Grocery Store

You Can Pick Your Own Mushrooms At This Grocery Store

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#14

This Dressing Room Has Their Clothing Hooks Labeled

This Dressing Room Has Their Clothing Hooks Labeled

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#15

This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell

This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And note the commode lid at bottom left. In case of emergency, you can actually test the very product before buying. :D

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#16

These Shopping Carts Have A Magnifying Glass For The Elderly

These Shopping Carts Have A Magnifying Glass For The Elderly

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#17

This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind

This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind

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Emma Gascoyne
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think my parents wish this was an option at the hospital when I was born

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#18

This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing

This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing

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#19

Italian Grocery Store Gets Dog-Friendly Carts So You Can Shop With Your Dog

Italian Grocery Store Gets Dog-Friendly Carts So You Can Shop With Your Dog

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I my country they put big signs that read" access with animals - forbidden "

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#20

Pick 'N' Mix Frozen Veg In A Spanish Supermarket

Pick 'N' Mix Frozen Veg In A Spanish Supermarket

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awesome, I would eat way more vegetables this way, otherwise I'm just lazy to buy and wash ans chop etc.

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#21

My Grocery Store Grows Vegetables On The Roof And Streams It In The Store

My Grocery Store Grows Vegetables On The Roof And Streams It In The Store

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#22

I Wish All Supermarkets Did This

I Wish All Supermarkets Did This

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some supermarkets, like Kroger, are constantly shuffling things around, and making this obsolete before you know it. :O

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#23

Ikea Prices Its Umbrellas Depending On If It Is Raining Or Not

Ikea Prices Its Umbrellas Depending On If It Is Raining Or Not

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my country they sell umbrellas at street kiosks, and when it rains it's double the price of a sunny day...

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#24

Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In Our Mall

Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In Our Mall

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#25

This Grocery Store Has A Bar For All The People Who Got Dragged Along

This Grocery Store Has A Bar For All The People Who Got Dragged Along

BzRic Report

#26

Sign At A Gun Store

Sign At A Gun Store

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#27

This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some

This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At one of my local supermarkets, they replaced the sweets with fruits at some checkouts, so the kids get something healthy.

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#28

My Favourite Shop Has Light Settings So You Can See How Good/bad Your Outfit Will Look At Different Times Of Day

My Favourite Shop Has Light Settings So You Can See How Good/bad Your Outfit Will Look At Different Times Of Day

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#29

This Door Has A Shelf To Set Your Coffee On While You Open It

This Door Has A Shelf To Set Your Coffee On While You Open It

yelahneb Report

#30

Avocados In Supermarket Have A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe.

Avocados In Supermarket Have A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe.

q0__0p Report

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#31

This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces

This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces

MusicMedic Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh ! I tried these ramps ... And almost tripped and fell because I'm too clumsy for life😂😂😂

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#32

The Candy Shop Near My House Has A Mini Theater Area Where They Play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory On Repeat

The Candy Shop Near My House Has A Mini Theater Area Where They Play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory On Repeat

principled_principal Report

#33

My Local Grocery Store Teaches You The Waltz While You're Waiting For Your Prescription

My Local Grocery Store Teaches You The Waltz While You're Waiting For Your Prescription

GIGALARGZADON Report

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suck so much at dancing i don't understand the sign...maybe i''m just dumb...

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#34

The Grocery Store I Went To Earlier Had A Special Escalator For Your Shopping Cart.

The Grocery Store I Went To Earlier Had A Special Escalator For Your Shopping Cart.

AssHat_ Report

#35

My Local Beer Store Sell Advent Calendar Full Of Beers

My Local Beer Store Sell Advent Calendar Full Of Beers

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#36

Store Has 3d Printed Accessories So You Can Test How They Fit In Their Handbags And Backpacks

Store Has 3d Printed Accessories So You Can Test How They Fit In Their Handbags And Backpacks

Theanonymousrory Report

#37

My Grocery Store Bags Items In Blue Bags If They're Cold So You Can Put Them Away First

My Grocery Store Bags Items In Blue Bags If They're Cold So You Can Put Them Away First

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#38

This Liquor Store Sells Cleverly Named, Pre-Made Cocktail Kits In Ziploc Baggies

This Liquor Store Sells Cleverly Named, Pre-Made Cocktail Kits In Ziploc Baggies

nonthreat Report

#39

A Sweetness Scale For Different Kinds Of Apples At The Grocery Store

A Sweetness Scale For Different Kinds Of Apples At The Grocery Store

Scout_06 Report

#40

This Grocery Store Lets You Make Your Own Peanut Butter

This Grocery Store Lets You Make Your Own Peanut Butter

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#41

The Cart At My Local Store Has A Place To Charge Your Phone

The Cart At My Local Store Has A Place To Charge Your Phone

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#43

This Sex Shop Changes Its Name To A Book Store For Credit Card Statement

This Sex Shop Changes Its Name To A Book Store For Credit Card Statement

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Karynne Williams
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to see Barnes and Noble do this in reverse, let the games begin.

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#44

My Local Grocery Store Has Smart Carts That When You Search For An Item Tell You The Exact Isle And Shelf The Item Is On

My Local Grocery Store Has Smart Carts That When You Search For An Item Tell You The Exact Isle And Shelf The Item Is On

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Anna Thouvenin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should make an app instead. That would cost less and remove the hassle to repair this if it breaks.

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#45

The Supermarket At My University Allows You To Up/downvote New Products And At 50 Likes It Is Adapted Into The Shop

The Supermarket At My University Allows You To Up/downvote New Products And At 50 Likes It Is Adapted Into The Shop

PtChevMeister Report

#46

This Store In Canada Had Store Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day

This Store In Canada Had Store Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day

InFatesHands Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we have a restaurant Ashton in Québec who sell Poutine. In january they did this all the month long. it's -28 outside? -28 for your poutine!

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#47

Local Grocery Store Has Color Changing Check-out Lights Dependant On Number Of Waiting Customers In Line.

Local Grocery Store Has Color Changing Check-out Lights Dependant On Number Of Waiting Customers In Line.

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#48

My Local Second Hand Store Made A Reading Corner Out Of Books

My Local Second Hand Store Made A Reading Corner Out Of Books

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Monika Przymuszala
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks cool but I don't know- looks like you might end up buried under those books ;)

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#49

My Local Local Grocery Store Has A 'Free Chilling Service' For Wines And Champagne

My Local Local Grocery Store Has A 'Free Chilling Service' For Wines And Champagne

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#50

This Chicago Jewelry Store Has Deceptive Gift Bags

This Chicago Jewelry Store Has Deceptive Gift Bags

thathawkeyeguy Report

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Alex K
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's sad that they have to do that...but hey, there's a reason here in greece we have a saying: "we have become chicago" when crime rate goes up

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#51

A Supermarket I Visited In Germany Has A Bread Dispenser

A Supermarket I Visited In Germany Has A Bread Dispenser

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#52

My Supermarket Trollies Have Maps On Them

My Supermarket Trollies Have Maps On Them

1982-present Report

#53

The Sticker On This Mango Shows You What Colour The Fruit Should Be When It Will Taste The Best

The Sticker On This Mango Shows You What Colour The Fruit Should Be When It Will Taste The Best

Sycamori Report

#54

My Supermarket Lets You Eat Produce While You Shop For A 25 Cents

My Supermarket Lets You Eat Produce While You Shop For A 25 Cents

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#55

New Grocery Store Opened Where I Live, And They Sell Craft Beer By The Pint And Give You A Cup Holder For Your Cart

New Grocery Store Opened Where I Live, And They Sell Craft Beer By The Pint And Give You A Cup Holder For Your Cart

John7122 Report

#56

Came Across This Brilliant Idea At The Grocery Store

Came Across This Brilliant Idea At The Grocery Store

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#57

My Local Supermarket Now Has A Store Directory On The Shopping Trolly

My Local Supermarket Now Has A Store Directory On The Shopping Trolly

Axiomatic88 Report

#58

My Local Butcher Shop Has A Meat Vending Machine

My Local Butcher Shop Has A Meat Vending Machine

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#59

My Local Booze Vendor Helping Out Shoppers Who Can't Make Up Their Mind

My Local Booze Vendor Helping Out Shoppers Who Can't Make Up Their Mind

HeinrichTau Report

#60

One Of My Local Supermarkets Has Electronic Price Tags

One Of My Local Supermarkets Has Electronic Price Tags

SONNYSPAK Report

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