2Why Are Stores Asking for Personal Information? If the person scanning your items at the store asks for your phone number, it’s not out of the blue. It’s likely a company policy put in place to collect information. When you offer up your phone number, a company can use it to find your address. That address is then used to send special offers or coupons to keep you coming back. The company wants to tailor to your shopping experience in hopes you’ll be a return customer. Don’t miss all the grocery store secrets you need to know about.
