So Wal-Mart raises their wages above minimum (and also, I’ve learned, gave a 2% raise across the board to those above the minimum, which is definitely the right thing to do!) and many companies are following suit but evidently Dollar General is not one of them. Since CEO Rick Dreiling was famous at Longs 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.
20 Delicious Facts About Peeps
Easter is on the way so here’s some fun facts about a candy with zero nutrition values and tons of calories but we all can’t resist popping a package of them into our mouth. Well, at least I can’t–I’ve had a yearly tradition of eating 1 pack of Peeps and 1 Cadbury Egg Read More…
The Top 30 Excuses To Get Out Of Work
This list is from Ranker.com and I’ll admit I’ve never heard #16, 18, 21, 22 or #27, and very glad I never had anyone use #19. And aren’t #7 and #12 the same thing? In fact #1 is pretty much the same as well. I have had some great “sick calls” over the Read More…
Now That’s Some Customer Service!!
CVS Goes Platinum to Go Green
CVS has begun adding environmentally progressive and energy efficient stores. I’m sure the key there is: energy efficient=saves money but it’s great that it helps the environment as well. Most CVS stores have already installed LED lights in their coolers as well. The new “Platinum” stores are well-lit using natural light, which will make Read More…
Another Retailer Fails in California
Many chains have come to California and learned that it’s not an easy place to be profitable. Besides high real estate prices for the land they build on, there’s customers with high expectations (and a lot of choices), it’s hard to find employees who will work for minimum wage, and there are tons of Read More…
15 Surprising Facts About Frozen Food
We don’t sell much frozen food where I work, but there are those that do actually buy the frozen pizzas, burritos and packaged dinners at ridiculously high prices. Frozen foods do get a bad rap, but there are a lot of things about them you might not know… 1. Frozen foods do not Read More…
Why You Don’t Follow People Out of The Store
This is from a couple years ago, but the lesson remains the same. Do not follow shoplifters or problem customers, especially when they say “If you follow me, I have something in my car for you.” CUSTOMER PULLS OUT GUN AFTER EMPLOYEE WON’T TAKE HER COUPON It seems that every day we hear about the Read More…
Target Scavenger Hunt
Don’t you all wish she would film this in the store you worked at? Except for the poor suckers who have to clean up the mess afterwards, I hope everyone who works in the store got gift cards too.
Rick Dreiling is Hiring!!
In case you miss working for Rick Dreiling, he is looking for a new CFO at Dollar General. Qualifications: Must like the movie Hoosiers. Must not like scotch tape. GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General announced Thursday that David Tehle, EVP and CFO, will retire from Dollar General effective July 1, 2015. “David has served Read More…