Ever been surprised by store layout changes?

Have you ever returned to your favorite supermarket or mall and found the layout completely rearranged, like your go-to snacks moved or an end-of-aisle display vanished? How did that throw you off, and how did you adapt?

I went to grab my usual almond milk, only to find it relocated to the back by the cold drinks. I wandered in circles, cart empty, feeling like I’d lost my way. Now I take a quick lap before loading up, it helps me reorient and find everything faster.

I recently returned to a mall I used weekly, but the main anchor store had shifted aisles, making the whole space feel unfamiliar. It reminded me of the navigation shifts when dealing with legacy brands so I checked out some reflections and even saw discussions on https://sears.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html (not seeking help, just browsing how others adapt to sudden layout changes). Reading that many customers shared the same disorientation and now stroll a quick ‘discovery lap’ first was oddly reassuring.