My new retail job is killing me physically. I've been working here for about four weeks, and I thought my body would have begun to adjust to the routine by now, but instead it seems to get worse every shift I work. What are some tips for adjusting?
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posted by kittenmarlowe
on Sep 8, 2011 -
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There are 4 Whole Foods / Best Buy / Retail X stores near me.
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posted by blahtsk
on Aug 23, 2011 -
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Where do you purchase your online music? I've been using Amazon since they sell MP3s without DRM. I'm not a fan of the software the provide though.
posted by zzazazz
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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I'm putting together a business plan to open a brick-and-mortar retail shop and know, in general, everything that needs to be done, but I can't find information anywhere that suggests the optimal *order* things should be done in.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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What are some places that send awesome free samples or subscription goods for small amounts of money and don't spam you to death?
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posted by Addlepated
on Jun 19, 2011 -
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How does merchandising (if that's the right term) work in brand-name chain stores, given the infinite permutations in store layout?
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Jun 13, 2011 -
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What do we need to do to prepare for and take fullest advantage of an upcoming magazine article that's going to feature our small, family-owned retail business?
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posted by webhund
on May 20, 2011 -
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What measures can I take to prevent retail store thieves from getting away in their unmarked vehicles (i.e., temporarily moved license plates).
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posted by steampowered
on May 13, 2011 -
23 answers
What is the name of the industry / sector that designs retail store layouts etc. in order to encourage impulse buying and maximise profits?
posted by FuckingAwesome
on Mar 26, 2011 -
9 answers
I bought a "new" comforter at Target that is really a used Bed, Bath, and Beyond comforter. What are my options?
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posted by sarahnade
on Feb 21, 2011 -
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My wife is working on a bead project and needs to procure a yard of white pellon peltex 70 ultra-firm stabilizer. She would like to get it from a brick-and-mortar retailer in New York City.
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posted by Joey Bagels
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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If I refused to give the retailer my drivers license when making a purchase with my discover card, what would happen?
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posted by TLCplz
on Jan 30, 2011 -
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Hired in 2 years ago as part-time help, promoted to key-holder, and now offered to opportunity to go higher up. Is a job promotion and the increased pay that comes with it worth delaying the amount of time it takes to complete post-secondary education? Really making money and going to school, are they compatible/desirable? How would taking a salaried job affect financial aid available to me?
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posted by Giggilituffin
on Jan 23, 2011 -
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Pardon my naiveté, but what's the best way to go about job searching for an entry-level/retail job for a person who doesn't have a degree beyond high school? They never taught me this in school.
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Jan 21, 2011 -
24 answers
I'm looking to buy a sub-£500 laptop in the UK online. I've checked out
Amazon,
Dixons and
Currys. Dixons seems to have a good range of solid models & features vs. price point. Although, I can't get any manufacturer's guarantee (a.k.a. warranty) information from them.
Can anyone recommend any other reputable vendors?
posted by RockCorpse
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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Internal Controls-filter: I go to the same local 7-11 almost every day to buy things, and I’ve noticed something strange going on. One clerk in particular habitually enters a higher amount of cash into the cash register than the actual amount I’ve given her, but gives me the correct change. Why?
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posted by banishedimmortal
on Nov 28, 2010 -
36 answers
Short of going there myself, what would be the best way to collect, in the UK, a sample of customer magazines and catalogues from other countries?
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posted by tawny
on Oct 21, 2010 -
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Why do big box stores move, build brand new box stores, the exact same size, in the same neighborhood, what seems like every couple of years?
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posted by woodjockey
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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I have been thinking about pursuing a career in visual merchandising. The challenge: over 30 with no practical experience. Help me enable this dream!
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 27, 2010 -
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Looking for Twitter feeds of companies that advertise deals and sales on their Twitter feeds.
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posted by reenum
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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How does one make money in retail/hospitality
without becoming a manager? Are there “hidden” lower-level hospitality jobs that pay well?
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posted by yawper
on Aug 17, 2010 -
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I want to make a list of all retailers (worldwide) that currently use or have played around with using RFID technology. I'm especially curious about fashion and apparel retailers, but any other ones will do. I have the basics: walmart, jcpenney, walgreens, etc.
I've been up and down google, backwards and forwards, and it's pretty much impossible to get any sort of complete list.
So, help me hive.
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posted by ttyn
on Aug 14, 2010 -
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Assuming I have no other choices - and have serious ethical concerns about issues like fair pay and equitable treatment of workers (primary), environmentalism (secondary) and commitment to localism (tertiary) - should I shop at Wal-Mart or Target?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Jun 3, 2010 -
26 answers
Any retail QuickBooks gurus in the hive? Need to set up summary sales & inventory transactions in QB for a coop grocery trying to get its accounting systems in order. We're processing many sales through Google Checkout. Anyone who can help? If you're in the SF east bay and want to come by, I'll offer food & drink in exchange for your wisdom, and you'd be helping out an idealistic young coop.
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posted by quinoa
on May 25, 2010 -
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I own a retail store, and want to open a second location in another city/state. I need help from people, but I'm not even sure what people. Help!
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posted by CommonSense
on May 20, 2010 -
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If you were creating a "work mix" of public background music on Pandora or Last.fm or Slacker for a laid back, progressive retail environment, what artists would you include?
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posted by netbros
on May 17, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a specific wallet that I bought in Little Haiti in Miami in 2008.
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posted by pbeans
on May 12, 2010 -
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Do you know anyone who has "Strategically Defaulted" on their mortgage and is instead spending what would be their mortgage payment on consumer goods?
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posted by de void
on Apr 21, 2010 -
17 answers
What are your favorite cooking/kitchen/food-related shops in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison?
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posted by webhund
on Apr 2, 2010 -
14 answers
What are some good examples of web-based informational content provided by a retailer?
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posted by rollbiz
on Mar 16, 2010 -
8 answers
What is a good price (In Canadian lucre) for a Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens?
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posted by Alvy Ampersand
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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Economics for clotheshorses: Help me learn how consumer goods and services & manufacturing and business practices have changed for better and/or worse.
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posted by stuck on an island
on Feb 25, 2010 -
10 answers
Say you won a "Spa Night" for you and some friends at a Body Shop type store. What would you want the evening to be like? What would make it fun for you and your girlfriends?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 19, 2010 -
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