As retailers continue to cut hours and staff, you’re going to see more and more incidents like this one. Guy waits 20 minutes to get helped in Sporting Goods at a Walmart and then basically takes things into his own hands. I think he would have rung people out if he could have Read More…
15 Small Victories That Make Retail Workers Happy
1. When a customer shows up a minute after you close and you pretend not to see them trying to get in: ~Looks everywhere but towards the door~ 2. When you ~coincidentally~ take your break before all hell breaks loose: “Oh yeah, I noticed how crazy it got! But I still have 20 Read More…
Drink Up! The Stories Behind 11 Regional Soft Drinks
It’s always fun taking a road trip and seeing local foods and drinks that you haven’t tried before or haven’t seen in a while. This list, however, has 11 regional soft drinks and I have only heard of two of them (Vernors and Hires.) I guess I live and have traveled to the wrong Read More…
Sunday Soapbox–Last Minute Customers
Recently having transferred from a 24-hour store to one that closes at 10 pm, it reminded me of the many times I’ve had to wait for a last-minute customer before closing the store. I remember one in particular that ALWAYS came in 10 minutes before closing and then took her sweet time making decisions about Read More…
6 Management Lessons That Everyone Should Know
These are all pretty good. Although I disagree with #3. You should always let your boss have the LAST word. They have earned it, and it will make them happier. A happy boss=a happy you.
The Robot Doctor Will See You Now
You can now go into some drug stores and get treated for an illness by someone who could be thousands of miles away. Rite-Aid is putting in telemedicine kiosks, where you are diagnosed by a nurse or doctor somewhere else via video and telemetry from devices in the kiosk. CVS has Read More…
Walmart ending overnight hours at some locations
Wal-Mart is starting to change the hours on several of their 24-hour stores, supposedly to make it easier for the overnight staff to stock the shelves and improve their store conditions, but as the author of this article theorizes, it’s probably more about saving payroll dollars, especially in light of them having Read More…
13 Things You Might Not Know About Costco
Costco is highly regarded as one of the best places to work in retail, despite being publicly traded. Not having a large family to feed, I’ve never felt the need to get a membership there but have visited on occasion. They are known as a good employer in the retail industry and their Read More…
These Real Business Names Are Incredibly Punny
Another great batch of creative names for businesses. Surelock Homes!! I love it. It’s a mystery how they thought of that one. I almost want to open a business just so I could think up a creative name and make this list. Planet of the Grapes When you go inside and see the Read More…
Past Prime? The Great Disruptor Amazon Is In Danger Of Being Disrupted
Here’s an interesting article from Forbes, the author feels that Amazon has peaked and that customers are rediscovering “stores” (i.e. brick and mortar.) I guess it’s the natural cycle of companies to hit a brick wall in terms of annual growth and ways to expand, but personally I think Amazon will Read More…