In my new position I work in multiple stores and I often find myself being approached by both managers and clerks to vent or air their opinions about their job and store. I usually try to stay neutral because it’s really none of my business but I’m always willing to listen because I know there’s Read More…
Karma Does Its Job Again
This is from a guy on Reddit. I edited it down a bit and there have been similar stories before but it’s always fun to read about Karma having a good day, especially when it’s the stupidity of people that earn it. My favorite tale of customer service Karma involves me working Read More…
Yes, There Are Even More Ridiculous Star Wars Tie-Ins.
Just when you thought you were safe, here’s even MORE Star Wars tie-ins that defy belief. The movie better be DAMN good after having to put up with this crap… Alright, Disney, we get it: There’s a new Star Wars film coming out. Star Wars:The Force Awakensopens in movie theaters around the world on Friday, December 18, Read More…
Why Worker-owned Publix is Walmart’s Biggest Nightmare
You probably haven’t heard of the fastest-growing grocery chain in America, but it’s Publix. They are mostly on the east coast so haven’t yet tried cracking the tough market in California. You don’t hear of many retailers being one of the top companies to work for, but they are. They are Read More…
How to Survive Long Holiday Shifts as a Retail Worker
Another writer that hit the nail on the head. This one’s from Lifehacker.com, which is a great site for learning how to well, hack life. I am on my feet 90% of the day now so can definitely vouch for #1, when I used to work closing shifts my legs and feet were Read More…
7 Reasons We Should Give Retail Workers A Break During The Holidays
The author of this article pretty much summed it up. This year I am fortunate to be working in retail but not having to deal with customers (for the most part) but I can still empathize with those that do. And while the focus here is on the holidays (yes, listening to the same Christmas Read More…
‘Tis The Season …
As most of you may know (okay, maybe some of you don’t), shoplifting is a prevalent, everyday crime committed against retailers on all types. It happens in affluent areas just as it does in the poorer areas of the country. According to NASP (National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, link below) there are approximately 27 million Read More…
5 Awful Things You Learn Working in A Pharmacy
Great article from Mental Floss.com, not that I didn’t appreciate the pharmacists who worked for me (I did) but this will make you appreciate them even more. The last one is very true, I don’t recall being involved in a scenario where a prescription mistake actually killed someone, but there were a few close Read More…
Greetings & Salutations !!!
Just a quick hello from a new, occasional contributor. My name is Randy (the one on the left, in the photo down at the bottom) and my retail pedigree consists of about 30+ years in the industry working within everything from small gas station – minimart to both small and big box retailers. My primary Read More…
The Most Popular Toys Each Decade (Including Some Dangerous Ones!)
How many of these do YOU remember? If you were in retail during the 80’s you will definitely remember the Cabbage Patch Kids frenzy, I have really not seeing anything that crazy since then. I’m surprised there weren’t any actual deaths considering how psychotic people got over getting one of these for their kids. Read More…