The 'magic' of the display Write a monthly mall   shopping budget and stash cash in an envelope specifically for that purpose.   When the envelope is empty, stop spending. A written budget makes you think   twice when you are tempted by impulse buys.

When BOGO and two-fer deals are good Know your   favorite retailers, brands, regular prices, promotions and discounts -- and   always check the clearance area first to find a similar item on sale to avoid   buying two of anything and spending more.

Don't turn right when entering the store Retail   shopping studies have found that most people turn right when they enter a store.   That's because the majority of the population is right-handed and right-oriented.   Knowing this, stores highlight tempting new items and trends to the right of   the entrance. You'll find that the music is louder and the displays are brighter   to attract you where you will look and turn first. This is also where the most   expensive items in the store are generally displayed.

Why clearance items are in the back The clearance   racks are placed in the back of almost every mall store on purpose -- so you'll   be tempted by everything else more expensive in your path.

Why the clearance area is messy Retailers know   shoppers want to easily find the size, price and item neatly displayed. So they   purposely create the frustration of the poorly marked and poorly organized clearance   area to tempt you toward the beautifully displayed and perfectly organized full-price   merchandise.