This must happen where I work almost every day, because the toy aisle and some other sections do in fact look like they were ransacked by an unruly gang of 50 teenagers. At least this Walmart manager knew it was intentional. The best part is that the ringleader ended up getting 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.
The worst companies to work for–Guess Who Made The List?
24/7 Wall Street ranks and worst companies to work for each year, and while I thought it was odd that it was the “Top 12” instead of the “Top 10” (or should that be Bottom 12?) but I wasn’t surprised at who made the cut at #12. I guess you could put Read More…
6 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Supermarkets
Your local grocery store is a psychological minefield, where even the bananas are ripe with mystery. 1. SOUTHPAWS HAVE AN INVISIBLE ADVANTAGE You’ve probably seen that stores keep go-to items—produce, meats, dairy—on the perimeter. But did you notice that most of them are set up to make your lap run counterclockwise? “Ninety percent of us Read More…
The 9 Most Terrifying Attempts to Improve Popular Foods
Another great list from Cracked.com, reminding us that some things just don’t need improving. I could never figure out the colored ketchup–squirting green or purple ooze on french fries just would make me want to puke. And #6 brings me back to the Ranch Whole Chicken in a can that we used to sell Read More…
Sunday Soapbox–Buy More and SAVE! (Or Not)
As retailers face increasing competition from online retailers, they get more and more sophisticated in trying to get you buy more while you’re in their building. One thing you’ve probably noticed has increased dramatically in the last few years is multiple pricing, i.e. “buy x for $$$$ and save!” Years ago I remember Read More…
Whole Foods Under Investigation for Ripping Customers Off
Virtually every company out there has been charged with overpricing at some point or another. Usually it’s not intentional, but more likely just a result of low staffing as it’s not always possible to make sure that every single shelf label in the store is accurate. This, however, seems intentional. 89% of Read More…
Bad Letter Spacing Examples That Made All The Difference
Here’s some more “What were they thinking?” signs. I’ve seen #3 before and have decided that the next time we have a debit pad with a broken pen I’m going to recreate that sign. And I have to admit I’m a bit confused about #8, what exactly is Bull Titanus? Bad Letter Read More…
5 unhealthy things CVS Health sells
This article from Marketwatch suggests that CVS should stop selling other unhealthy items besides just cigarettes. CVS employees will tell you that when they first stopped selling tobacco, there were many customers who suggested they also stop selling some of the 5 items below. Great suggestion, but it just ain’t gonna happen, Read More…
You Had One Job…
More classic failures by people who only had one job to do and weren’t up to the task. I’ve actually gotten one of the backwards drumsticks on more than one occasion. Very messy. And the waterslide? Really? Not Ice, Ice Baby On a hot summer day, who doesn’t like to cool Read More…
The plan to save Walgreens
Walgreens recently bought Boots Alliance and now have replaced most of their top executives with Boots execs. The article below talks about their attempt to catch up with CVS and Rite-Aid, who have both recently made bold acquisitions to get ahead in the fading drug store market. All three chains have recognized the need to Read More…