This is from the back of the Walgreens “Healthy and Happy” newsletter. Oh and Longs used to advertise being on the corner of Healthy and Happy so they stole that from Longs…
Author: RetailGuy
I have worked in retail for over 40 years. I've seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the completely unbelievable.
How Does Trader Joe’s Do It?
I’m sure everyone has shopped at a Trader Joe’s at some point and enjoyed the experience. I found a great article about how they make your brain happy when you go there. The bottom line is this–they don’t have big stores, the best prices, the widest selection and everything you might need. What they DO have Read More…
The Ugly Walmart Truth: Some Managers Treat Workers Like Dirt.
Low wages, no benefits, irregular schedules, and unreliable hours are just some of the horrible working conditions most Walmart workers have to endure. Yet when some of the workers were asked what they consider the worst part about working for the corporation, they didn’t mention any of these wretched labor practices. Instead, they all gave Read More…
C.V.S. Receipts Are Well, A Little Long
When your receipts are so long that they are being parodied in a Halloween costume, it might be time to shorten them a bit, no? In an interview with The Boston Globe last year, CVS Chief Marketing Officer Rob Price said the retailer’s loyalty program is to blame for the long receipts. As part of Read More…
Crazy RxMan: 5 Things Your Pharmacist WON’T Do
Dedicated to the hard-working pharmacists out there. 5 Things Your Pharmacist WON’T Do 1. We will not give you medication without a prescription. Seems pretty straight forward, right? But you’d be surprised how many people come in and ask, “Hey, I’m from out of town and I forgot my Lisinopril. Can you just Read More…
Top ten reasons managers become great
So here’s the follow up to the top ten reasons managers become assholes–there’s actually eleven reasons why they become great. I said previously I really believe in #1, and #3 is something I used often. So flip side to the question from yesterday, anyone want to share a story about a GREAT boss they Read More…
Sunday Soapbox–Top ten reasons managers become assholes
Recently, a close friend had something done to him by his boss that can only be described as unconscionable. He had applied for an internal position that he was well qualified for and after eventually finding out he didn’t get the job, his boss actually told him that he blocked him from getting the Read More…
Happy V-Day
Hope you are enjoying a great Valentines Day! If you haven’t gotten a gift yet here’s a couple last-minute suggestions.
Can You Beat These?
OK subscribers, I’m sure some of you have sick enough minds to beat some of these. Go for it.
The Best Cure for The Flu!
Seeing as how the flu vaccine was less than 25% effective this year, this might actually be a better treatment. Why people who are relatively healthy continue to pay to have a weakened form of a virus injected into them is beyond me. I’ve never had a flu shot and I’ve only gotten it once Read More…