Shift In Shopping (MM #2826)
For years, more and more people have been doing their shopping online. But I think this year’s holiday season has increased that shift in shopping…
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Store Security (MM #2820)
Recently, we’ve had a rash of retail store robberies here in Nashville. There’s no doubt that our rapid growth is causing problems. But with all that’s happening in our world I have one question about store security…
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Locked Up (MM #2809)
I’ve noticed recently when I go to the store that more and more items are locked up. Years ago, stores like Target, Walmart, and even Best Buy would sometimes put expensive items behind lock and key. But that sure has changed…
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Shake My Head (MM #2782)
Sometimes I just shake my head in disbelief. At this point in life I should know better. But like many, I had hoped that the Facebook memes weren’t true. But sadly, they are…
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Pop-Up Shops (MM #2642)
Pop-up shops are one of the hottest trends in retail right now. While they’re fairly new to cities like Nashville, they’ve actually been around for quite awhile…
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Business Hours (MM #2632)
I often wonder how some stores set their hours of operation. Some business hours make total sense, while others make me shake my head in wonderment…
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Self Checkout (MM #2626)
It seems that more and more stores are going the self checkout route. And while I definitely like to do things myself, I think I need to rethink my position on checking out…
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Fulfillment (MM #2490)
Undoubtedly the world of retail is changing. And there’s a word you’re going to hear more and more; fulfillment. Many big companies have begun converting retail space to warehouse space. Soon we’ll have more fulfillment centers than big box stores…
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Shop Local (MM #2329)
For years people have been reminding us of the need to shop local to support small business. But lately I’ve heard people talking about the need to support the big box stores. It looks like their survival is important for our local economy…
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Buy One Get Two Free (MM #2270)
We have a boot store here in Nashville that is always advertising buy one get two free. And I’ve often wondered, does anyone every buy just one pair of boots?
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