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Focuses on a study which estimated the frequency and magnitude of quantity surcharges among a selected set of grocery products from stores in Jackson, Illinois in October 1981. Estimation of the expected value of return from buying; Analysis of results; Assumptions and limitations; Implications to consumer.

The article presents the reports of the second and third grade pupils of Francis W. Parker School regarding the work relating to the food-getting industries, and the outline of study for January 1902. The works of the pupils include drying of apples, extracting of cider, and shelling and grounding of corn into coffee-mill. They also went to South Water Street. Dramatization of how the pupils got the potatoes in Chicago was presented. The January 1902 outline covers the direct correlation with the study of foods, buying and cooking them. Reading lesson is also planned.

Abstract Background The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is an important intervention for prevention and treatment of obesity and food insecurity, but participation has dropped among eligible populations from 2009 to 2015. Program satisfaction is integral to participant retention, and the retail experience is a vital component of program satisfaction. Objective This article applies behavioral economics principles to explore the retail experience of WIC participants and ways in which it may be improved. Design The authors designed and conducted semistructured interviews and focus groups with WIC participants. Participants/setting A convenience sample of WIC participants aged 18 years and older were recruited through WIC clinics in Texas, North Carolina, Oregon, and Illinois (n = 55, 27 participants from four focus groups and 28 individual interviews). Statistical analysis conducted Responses were analyzed qualitatively using principles of content analysis. Results Challenges in identifying WIC-allowable items throughout the store as well as perceived stigmatization during the checkout process were the chief complaints. Study participants described a learning curve in successful use of WIC in retail environments over time. Study participants also reported acceptance of restrictions, such as a requirement to purchase the least expensive brand. Conclusions Dissatisfaction with the retail experience may lead to the underutilization of WIC benefits or program exit. Behavioral economics strategies that facilitate a better shopping experience, such as creating a section for WIC items in the store or improving in-store education, may improve the retail experience for WIC customers. Further research is needed to ensure such strategies are effective and do not contribute to stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]