So here’s a law that finally makes sense and could possible reduce food waste in our country, which is a major problem. As someone who deals with outdated products on a regular basis, I see a lot of food being tossed well before its expiration date just to be on the safe side and Read More…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.
24 Tweets That Are Way Too Real If You’ve Ever Worked Retail
You know you’ve been in retail too long when you can identify with all 24 of these. Woe is me. YOU DON’T KNOW ME! twitter :~) tumblr Never heard that one before. imgur Too real. twitter “I am a generous God.” twitter Didn’t want to know you anyway… twitter twitter Please just put Read More…
People Are Pissed About Starbucks’ New Rewards Program
I remember a joke from a stand-up comedian lamenting how Americans get entitled to something quickly, even if they didn’t have it before. His example was a guy who sat next to him on a plane when the stewardess announced they had FREE wi-fi available on the flight (which was Read More…
CVS Finally Ends The Long Receipts (Well, Some Of Them)
Well I’ve talked about how long CVS receipts are, even though someone decided they didn’t have the longest one out there, and one way that someone cut down on the excess but now it looks CVS has finally done something about it. By the end of June they will roll out digital receipts to all Read More…
Target’s “Store of the Future” Launches in California
While other chains (such as the one I work at) are slow to update their stores, Target continues to innovate and is testing a new look at 25 stores in the L.A. area. There are some photos below that are pretty impressive, especially considering the “before” photos look better than many other Read More…
These Signs Prove That People Are Getting Stupider
Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs. I am constantly amazed at how many “required” signs are posted all over our stores. There are dozens of signs on the baler stating “Minors are not allowed to use the baler” which seem redundant since a)we don’t hire minors and b) only the managers can have the key Read More…
Things You Shouldn’t Buy at a Supermarket
Here’s another helpful list, this time from Thrillist, to help guide your purchases at the grocery store. I have to admit I’m guilty of occasionally throwing something unwrapped (like a cucumber) into the child seat of my cart but never stopped to think about the poop factor, so I’m going to start bagging Read More…
12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pharmacists
Although I’m not a pharmacist and spent less than 1% of my time behind the pharmacy, with over 40 years of experience I can tell you that all of these are accurate. “Labor laws don’t apply” seems to be true as I have rarely (if ever) seen a pharmacist leave and take a 15-minute Read More…
The 24 Weirdest Food Items You Can Buy on Amazon
There is no limit to the variety of items sold on Amazon. Other than human organs, alcohol and guns, there aren’t too many things you CAN’T find on there, but there are also some items you might find that you wish you hadn’t. This is a list of some edible items that I just Read More…
20 Of The Dumbest Things Bosses Have Caught Their Employees Doing. You’re Fired!
Thinking back over my career, there were quite a few employees who did dumb things, usually it was stealing and they were eventually caught and fired. But I think the dumbest thing I ever saw someone do didn’t actually get them fired, just demoted from a pharmacy manager position. Our RX manager thought Read More…