While I can’t use any of these myself (cough, cough) some of you may find this list interesting–I know this will undoubtedly be my sister’s favorite post for sure. I was not aware that this many retailers offered senior discounts (where I work doesn’t…) but there are quite a few out there if Read More…
Category: Retail Trends
Retail trends
Sunday Soapbox–Why Is This Still Happening?
I promise this is the last article about Black Friday. I’ve seen a few videos much like the ones below and I just have to ask–why is still happening? Why are some stores not using wristbands, etc. to keep people from behaving like animals? There have been at least 7 deaths and 98 injuries in Read More…
The 6 Types of Black Friday Shoppers
I’m part Online Deal Hunter but mostly Avoider, how about you? As the sergeant used to say on Hill Street Blues, Lets be CAREFUL out there. And be sure to have a great Thanksgiving if you’re not working of course… Love it or hate it, Black Friday is just around the corner. Read More…
Yes, It’s A Vending Machine For Cars.
Yes, you can buy cars in a vending machine too. I’m visiting Nashville next month and might just have to check this out. I do wonder, however, if the car gets stuck can you kick the machine to get it out? These days, just about anything — candy, DVDs, a new phone — can Read More…
20 More Things You Won’t Believe Are Sold in a Vending Machine
As promised, here’s another 20 items that someone felt the need to make a vending machine for. All the stoners among you will want to know where #19 is located. Mashed potatoes? REALLY? Mashed potatoes? If you’re going to do potatoes it better be baked with options to add chives, sour cream, and of Read More…
20 Things You Won’t Believe You Can Buy From A Vending Machine
So I’ve seen a vending machine in my local mall that dispenses items from Best Buy, and also one that has fragrances inside, but I had no idea the lengths that people are going to in order to sell things without a human being there. I am now hard at work at a machine Read More…
Black Friday Is Dying, and That’s a Good Thing
As I told you last week, more stores are closing on Thanksgiving and thanks to online purchasing going up there looks like there will be less activity on Black Friday this year as well. This is a great article from twocents.lifehacker.com about the pending death of Black Friday. If you’re planning on bundling up and Read More…
90’s Stores That Are Dead And Gone
I have to admit that I enjoyed shopping in quite a few of these. I loved Structure clothes and in fact still have a shirt that’s hanging on for dear life. And everybody, I mean everybody, had to shop in Tower Records or you just weren’t cool. Some of these Read More…
These 24 Chains are Refusing to Open on Thanksgiving Day
It looks like the trend of Black Friday moving earlier and earlier and ruining the Thanksgiving holiday for everyone is starting to reverse itself. I think it’s mostly due to the shift to online purchasing, which allows the big chains to snag the dollars on Thursday without having to open their stores. This saves them Read More…
Sunday Soapbox–McDonald’s Kiosks
I very rarely go to McDonald’s any more, but ended up there the other day and they have installed a self-service kiosk to order from. There was a long line to order and an employee called me over to the kiosk and asked if I’d like to use it to order. Being the tech-savvy guy Read More…