From The Daily Buzz, these are actual stories from employees who encountered strange customers. Nowhere else is it more true that “It takes all kinds”, but personally I think some of THESE kinds we could all do without. My most shocking experience is still probably the elderly customer who picked up a box of Wheaties Read More…
Author: RetailGuy
I have worked in retail for over 40 years. I've seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the completely unbelievable.
11 Things Sold On Amazon That You Won’t Believe
Amazon is such a wonderful place. You can buy nearly everything you need on there. Groceries, electronics, health and beauty aids, and of course books, movies and music. And in case you already have everything, here’s 11 things that will make you shake your head and wonder “Does anyone actually BUY these Read More…
The Weirdest Canned Foods You Can Buy
Okay, prepare to get grossed out by a list from Guff of things that somebody decided would be cool to put in a can. And if the Snickers in Tomato Sauce is a real thing, I’m hoping I never see Dove Bars with Alfredo Sauce, because I love Dove candy but I’d never Read More…
When Only A Manager Can Help You
The story below is from Retail Hell Underground and is a classic. There are always a few customers who think that only the store manager can help them, or maybe because they had an issue in another store where a clerk didn’t help them but the manager did, that they are sure it will happen Read More…
Photos Of The Exact Moment When You Realize You’re Getting Ripped Off
If this keeps up, I might have to start a new blog just for false advertising. To quote Game of Thrones, “Shame!! Shame!!” Use The Forks Hey, this isn’t a ripoff. It’s just an accurate approximation of what it felt like paying for admission to any of the prequels. source 2 Not Quite As Read More…
25 of the most generous companies in America
So besides 3 giant drug companies, the most generous company on this list of Fortune 500 companies is Walmart, which comes as somewhat of a surprise considering their reputation for stinginess. I did notice there are no drug-store chains on this list, even though at least 1 of them had more pre-tax profits Read More…
30 Creative Packaging Designs That Are Sheer Brilliance
Some of these are just plain awesome. I’d be a little concerned about swallowing the boat in the water bottle, but other than that I’d buy almost all of these. The problem is the packaging is so great, you wouldn’t ever want to open and actually use the product! Majority of the time, packages Read More…
Chain Store Age announces winners of first-ever Breakout Retailer Awards
So here’s what Chain Store Age calls the 4 best new retailer awards. I didn’t know there’s an “Athleisure” market, for me it’s just shorts and a ratty t-shirt at the gym, I guess I’m not interested in making a fashion statement while all sweaty. “Fresh Thyme”? I see what you did Read More…
Walmart Is Looking at a Self-Driving Shopping Cart
As if there weren’t enough things in this world for the ever-increasing lazy population in this country, apparently Walmart is looking at a shopping cart that you won’t even have to push around in a store. Yes, a robot shopping cart that follows you around. No word on what happens if Read More…
10 Terrible Products That Had To Be Designed By Psychopaths
Yes, here’s yet another list of items for sale that had to come from deep inside a dark, twisted mind. I have actually seen a smaller version of the cereal marshmallows for sale at CVS, but who the hell buys 40 pounds of them? Paul Bunyan? Be advised that #5 is somewhat X-rated Read More…