Back in the good ole days (like last year) Black Friday was always the day after Thanksgiving. Every now and then people tried to include Thanksgiving Day in the shopping hoopla. But this year, it seems every Friday is considered…
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For years we’ve been renting things like homes and cars. But have you heard about the latest retail trend? Renting clothing…
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In the current climate many businesses are struggling. Most are truly desperate for attention and seek a quick fix to their ills. Sadly, most of these companies don’t want to fix their issues, they just want a quick fix…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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