I’m not ashamed to say that I have already bought tickets for Star Wars, seeing as how they’ve sold over $50 million in tickets already I’m certainly not alone. Even more crazy is the amount and variety of Star Wars merchandise that is out there (not to mention the tie-ins with every major retailer Read More…
13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Retail Store Employees
Here’s some tips as you go forth Christmas shopping on how to avoid those sneaky retail clerks who are after your money. I disagree with #9, the clearance area isn’t a “purposeful disaster” necessarily, usually it’s just that the people picking it through it make such a mess that it’s not worth the Read More…
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Dairy Queen
Here’s some Fun Facts about DQ to get you ready for the weekend. The main thing I know about Dairy Queen is that I hate those commercials with the 2 guys in the car. I say bring back Dennis The Menace. 1. THE FIRST DQ WAS LOCATED IN JOLIET, ILLINOIS. To promote the Read More…
4 Surprisingly Positive Things I Learned Working In Retail
Here’s a great article from cracked.com. The author pretty much nailed it, especially the part I highlighted about being just rude enough to horrible customers to not get yourself in trouble but to keep yourself sane. The author is only 21 but has already learned a lot about working in retail, the only thing I’d say Read More…
There’s More Retailers That Offer Senior Discounts Than You’d Imagine
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…
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…
Call The Paramedics, My TV Has Been Stolen.
This one is from Retail Hell Underground. Amidst all of the obvious craziness (people stealing things out of little girls hands) we also have the thieves trying their little scams. Amazing what people will do for a big screen TV. BLACK FRIDAY: MY CRAZIEST STORY From: BmoSammyJJ I manage a major retail store that shall remain nameless. Read More…
Black Friday Is Upon Us. Are You Ready to Rumble??
Hopefully you made the decision to stay away from the madness, and if you did, here’s some of what you’re missing today. First a brawl in Kentucky, not sure but might have been a fight over the last “Duck Dynasty” DVD set… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aolOhsrOtpo And here’s a brawl over a vegetable steamer. That’s right, not 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…