Why is the ledge front one of the most effective impulse selling tools in retail?

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Research consistently shows that the final 18 inches of the customer's journey to the register generates disproportionate impulse purchase revenue. A ledge front counter places merchandise at a customer's natural eye level as they approach the checkout — below the main counter surface — creating a product presentation that requires zero additional floor space and zero customer effort to see. It is one of the highest-ROI fixture investments available in retail counter design.

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