Walmart has been taking a lot of heat recently for reducing the number of cashiers and increasing the number of self-check stands. They’re about to make another change that has incensed some customers. Walmart is about to make changes to its shopping carts. You need to pay a deposit to use one of these new…
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Every time you turn around, you have to be on the lookout for some new issue. The latest scam we must watch for involves the self-checkout at big box stores like Walmart. Does it surprise you that everyone wants to make a fast buck? So now, not only do we have to check out and…
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Little Debbie snack cakes have been a favorite of many families for decades. Some prefer the Nutty Buddy Bars or Oatmeal Creme Pies, while others crave their Swiss Rolls and Zebra Cakes. But ice cream is the reason that Little Debbie has been making news recently…
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I’ve been a collector for many, many years. And as any hobbyists will tell you, every item falls in and out of popularity all the time. I found out the other day that trading cards are once again a big collectible. But the hobby took a huge hit last week. And in all my years…
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Everywhere you turn, people tell you that you need to show your support for local business. But what does that mean? Sure, many small businesses need your support, but there are some other folks you need you too…
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I’ve been reading about companies like Amazon wanting to use delivery drones to help improve shipping costs. Walmart will soon be doing a test program with drones. But the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks makes me wonder about the practical use of them…
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It goes without saying, that the news has been pretty grim lately. But every now and then you read something that makes you shake your head. The other day I read that Walmart is now selling lots of new shirts and tops. I’m sure you can guess why…
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Aisle Markers can help you when trying to locate something in your favorite store. Of course, you first have to find the aisle, which sometimes even store employees can’t locate…
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A couple of years ago I talked about how popular Christmas sweaters had become. Well this year they truly seem to be everywhere. And not just sweaters…
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Has your Walmart added those new metal gates that are supposed to help prevent shoplifting? You can enter through the gate but now you have to exit through the cashier area. While I don’t mind the in theory, they are causing problems for shoppers…
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