Price changes are a pain. We’ve been spending more time changing prices than we’ve spent putting up freight or cleaning the store. And somehow, they’re never all done and we still end up doing price overrides for customers because the… Read More »Retail Life 42
If you’ve worked in retail, you’ve had regular customers you loved, you liked, and the ones you couldn’t stand. I’m talking about the ones when you see them walking towards the door you’re already irritated and cringing because you know… Read More »Retail Life 41
Okay, so I’m still in retail. Surprise! And I hate to complain (no, really, I do. It’s just so easy to do in this situation) but it’s still a pain in my ass. But today I’m going to do something… Read More »Retail Rant Episode 40
Hey, I’m still here and still in retail. Still testing my patience every day. Trying to keep my cool in the face of ignorance and stubbornness. The refusal to believe maybe they read the sign wrong and it could possibly,… Read More »Retail Life
So, I’m still in retail. Humph. But that means more amusing stories for your enjoyment! First, I have a grumpy guy. And I don’t know if he was trying to pull one on me or if he was really this… Read More »Retail Rant 38
Fingers crossed this is my last Christmas in retail. The last twelve years have really turned me into a grinch. Don’t get me wrong, I love giving thoughtful presents to the people I love and care about. But if one… Read More »Almost Christmas
I’ve worked in retail for eleven and a half years. And I’ve learned to keep my cool where other people would yell. I can hold it together and smile and say, ‘have a nice day!’ no matter how much I… Read More »Retail Rant 37
I’ve got two cranky old men stories for you today. Because they’re always the best. My cashier was ringing up an elderly couple and with every item he scanned, the man would ask how much it would ring up as… Read More »Retail Rant 36
A quick retail rant because I’m not feeling very creative today… One: if you misread a sign and I’m trying to explain to you what it’s supposed to be, don’t cuss me out and storm off. Sign reads “Buy 2… Read More »Retail Life 35
A late night post, but it’s still Tuesday! So, I’ll chalk that up as a win. A regular part of my blog has been my little retail rants. But, if all goes according to plan, they might fade out of… Read More »Changes on the Horizon