Prepare to be disgusted, grossed out, and feel the need to rinse your mouth with mouthwash. Years ago we used to sell a product similar to #6 called Ranch Whole Chicken and we’d sell about 50 cases when it went on sale. The only thing that grossed me out more is that we had 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.
Meth lab discovered at Wal-Mart restroom
Well, in all my years in retail, I have to say I’ve had some crazy things happen in the restroom of my store–one time I walked in and our janitor was posing naked in front of the mirror. I’ve found plenty of stolen merchandise in the trash can, seen some poop messes I’d rather not Read More…
The Value of the Almighty Dollar
From the People of Walmart site. I guess someone always wanted to wipe their butt with a dollar bill. MONEY IN THE BANK As my husband, our good friends and I were leaving Walmart one night my husband spots what he thinks is a wad of dollar bills on the ground. He picks it Read More…
10 Sentences Good Managers NEVER Say
This is from Bernard Marr on LinkedIn, and sadly I’ve heard a lot of these over my career. At my current company #1 on the list was used a lot for a while, but now that jobs are more plentiful we’re hearing that a lot less often. And I’ll admit I’ve used #2 Read More…
Top 10 Ways to Make Your Cashier Hate You
There’s a ton of lists like these, but this one hit a lot of it on the head. I’ve had days where I’ve encountered all of them, and that’s when you know you’re having a bad day. Or, its Friday the 13th… Starting off our list, the number 10 way to get your cashier Read More…
Reasons I Have Serious Trust Issues
More deceptive advertising that should be illegal!! Some of these are just stupidity but some are definitely intended to deceive. And I have to admit that I’ve seen #21 several times in Linen’s and Things but never realized they were fakes. Guess it makes sense, a lot less inventory… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read More…
When Employees Call In Sick
Soapbox time. The below was posted on a Walmart employee site and generated hundreds of comments: I’m pissed right now. When i call in its rare. Just hit my 3 yr mark. Like I really hate calling In it makes me nervous and sick to my stomach. Me- hi xxx mgr it’s me ***** and Read More…
This Is a Lot of Bull
Red Bull North America is expanding its Editions line of beverages. Consumers can now expect to see Red Bull Orange Edition, Red Bull Cherry Edition and Red Bull Yellow Edition on store shelves. The company noted that the new beverages will meet a blossoming demand for zero-calorie flavored energy drinks — a Read More…
You Had One Job: Retail Edition
I’ve seen the fifth one down before, and am still amazed that no one fixed this–obviously it was part of a store reset but come on. That’s just plain wrong. Falling Prices huh? I think not. Pan Failure It’s definitely not round, wonder if it’s even aluminum? Funny Bunnies Here comes the Easter Read More…