I spent much of my late teens and early 20s in one of two places: the radio station or the shopping mall. I didn’t hang out at the mall; I worked there. I worked as a stock boy, salesperson, and inventory specialist for a jeans store in the southeast. It’s long gone, as is the…
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We live in a busy world. Many of us are busier than we’ve been in our lifetime. Even with all the conveniences we now can access, we can’t escape being busy. Thanks to technology, we can do so much. Don’t have time to go grocery shopping, you can opt for home delivery. Many stores like…
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I’m a guy that loves to shop. Even after working in the shopping mall throughout my youth, I still love a bargain. But there’s one thing I hate when looking for new shirts, pants, or shoes. It’s the lack of consistency in clothing sizes. I have to try everything on to ensure it fits before…
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With the end of the year almost upon us, many businesses look at their books and ponder if they can survive another year. No company wants to call it quits, but sometimes, the reality stares you in the face. In the last few weeks, both Big Lots and Party City announced they were shutting down…
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It may be the weekend before Christmas, but we’ve decided to stay put. Our Christmas shopping is done, but we have a few items we could pick up at the store. But the crowds are so crazy right now. Our malls are in high-traffic areas, and when holiday shoppers panic, the roads come to a…
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A couple of nights ago, we stopped at the mall. I was looking for a shirt, so we stopped at one of the department stores. I used to love going to the mall to shop and hang out. Much of my formative years was spent working at a jeans store. We had a lot of…
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Have you been to the mall lately? It used to be a magical place this time of year. But it’s not the same. Christmas shopping used to be unique, but not anymore. It’s always been crazy. The crowds, the noise, the people have always made it special. I worked in retail when I was younger,…
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Long before Walmart was the biggest of the big box stores, Kmart was the king. But even if your fond memories include waiting for another blue light special, it started disappearing from most towns nearly a decade ago. The last Kmart in the Nashville area closed its doors six years ago. And this week, news…
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Is it too early for stores to start putting out their Christmas decorations? My wife and I went to Walmart the other night, and they already had five or six aisles filled with holiday decorations. For some, it’s never too early to start putting them together. Others think stores should at least wait until after…
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Every time we turn around, someone seems to have their hand in our pockets. Businesses continue to find creative ways to separate you from your money. Some will say they’re still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this may be true for small businesses, many companies are making record profits. But it’s still not…
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