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by mjhale
February 18th, 2024, 8:36 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Dollar General and the like.....
Replies: 19
Views: 992

Re: Dollar General and the like.....

Dollar Tree will accept manufacturer coupons also... if the item qualifies. I've never seen anyone redeem a coupon there. Right, the issue is that the coupons for CVS etc. are digital, thus only good at that store(s). There have been very few paper ones as of late, and the ones that I saw for Colga...
by mjhale
February 16th, 2024, 6:21 pm
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Dollar General and the like.....
Replies: 19
Views: 992

Re: Dollar General and the like.....

I've noticed several sizes (batches) of Suavitel softener at Dollar Tree...some look like they were the laaaast "sold for $1" shrunken size, others are bigger (that are more in keeping with the $1.25 price). I think Colgate-Palmolive is especially skilled at doing this (also the pump size...
by mjhale
February 16th, 2024, 5:48 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: 🛒 Kroger-Albertsons Merger: National Impact
Replies: 370
Views: 23735

Re: 🛒 Kroger-Albertsons Merger: National Impact

It all sounds nice, but the last 5 years (not just since the pandemic) Wall Street has been especially hostile to retailers who aren't on their agenda. They want omnichannel shoved down the customer throat even if it is unprofitable, claiming that it is how to compete with Amazon which of course fi...
by mjhale
February 10th, 2024, 9:49 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Target "Self Checkout Hours" 11 AM to 7 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3146

Re: Target "Self Checkout Hours" 11 AM to 7 PM

The problem is Target having one checkstand open with 5 customers in line and all self checkouts closed is making customers wait in line who previously didn't have to wait in line... This is a problem. They probably need to impose a rule of 2 checkouts open at all times from like an hour after open...
by mjhale
February 10th, 2024, 8:02 am
Forum: Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Topic: Sheetz having trouble gaining traction in Detroit
Replies: 13
Views: 1023

Re: Sheetz having trouble gaining traction in Detroit

The newest Sheetz prototype has a large seating area immediately as you enter the main doors. There is a bank of ordering kiosks to the right with the kitchen area visible as you enter. I didn't think about it until buckguy mentioned it, but the layout of the store strongly encourages interacting wi...
by mjhale
February 9th, 2024, 5:34 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Ohio CVS $250k Fine, no a/c, drive thru only
Replies: 1
Views: 310

Re: Ohio CVS $250k Fine, no a/c, drive thru only

At least where I am in the DC area, if the CVS location has historically been a high performing store it will be staffed well and pharmacy operations will be average to above average. If the store is one of the more recent "infill" type stores that CVS opened that ends up being low volume ...
by mjhale
February 9th, 2024, 5:05 pm
Forum: Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Topic: Sheetz having trouble gaining traction in Detroit
Replies: 13
Views: 1023

Re: Sheetz having trouble gaining traction in Detroit

Sheetz seems to be in maximum expansion mode right now. As storewanderer said, they are a top tier operator but they are not alone anymore as they expand further from their Western PA base. They are also experiencing increased competition in their home areas as Wawa moves into areas that were previo...
by mjhale
January 31st, 2024, 8:27 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Walmart announces major new store opening and remodel initiative
Replies: 30
Views: 2301

Re: Walmart announces major new store opening and remodel initiative

I didn't really think Walmart had much more room to grow in the U.S. at this point, and odd that they are focusing back on the Neighborhood Market concept after closing so many over the years. (Although they do seem to hold their own in FL with such limited competition.) Perhaps Walmart is thinking...
by mjhale
January 31st, 2024, 7:53 pm
Forum: Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA
Topic: Burlingame Fred Meyer sign demolished
Replies: 13
Views: 1213

Re: Burlingame Fred Meyer sign demolished

Too bad. I guess rehabbing the vintage sign would have been too expensive.

That vintage Fred Meyer sign reminds me of the old high level Giant-MD neon road signs. The only one left is in Laurel, MD.

by mjhale
January 16th, 2024, 10:40 am
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Sam's Club Rolling out AI Receipt Checking Gates, Walmart expanding Delivery by Drones
Replies: 8
Views: 730

Re: Sam's Club Rolling out AI Receipt Checking Gates, Walmart expanding Delivery by Drones

Walmart has Scan and Go but only for Plus members. I'd assume that some or all of what is being used at Walmart came from the Scan and Go tech at Sam's Club. I'd love to see Scan and Go be expanded to all Walmart customers, though I do understand that something is needed to attract people towards si...