Overview
- A 76-year-old Rewe cashier from Neu‑Isenburg, Ulrike Schwerdhöfer, recounted to FAZ her observations from more than 50 years at the checkout, as summarized by DerWesten.de.
- She said erotic magazines are often placed face down and condoms are bought quietly, describing these as items that frequently cause customer embarrassment.
- Based on her experience, she associates higher-income shoppers with organic and brand purchases and less interest in receipts, while budget-conscious customers arrive with lists and target special offers.
- A separate DerWesten.de piece reported a Reddit post showing a small-town, owner-operated Rewe with an unusually broad vegan and vegetarian selection, surprising a customer from a major city.
- Reddit commenters attributed assortment differences to store size, location and owner autonomy, noting rural outlets may have more space and flexibility and voicing mixed views on how categories are merchandised.