The secret to better shopping? Make a list

The secret to better shopping? Make a list: Study of 700 people over three continents proves what most of us already knew Academics from across the world have established what millions have known for decades - using a shopping list is a good idea. Teams from four universities spread across three continents used 700 volunteers to test the usefulness of lists for buying fresh produce. In the end, they concluded: 'Shoppers should bring a list to minimise the chances of returning home only to find they forgot something.'