Tag: retailers
People Are Talking With Their Wallet
UNITED STATES—Yeah, some companies are hurting a little bit because people are boycotting. Yes, the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives that many companies...
More Retailers Are Shutting Their Doors
UNITED STATES—This should truly be an alarming time for Americans because you are seeing more and more retailers shutting their doors. Why should this...
What Is Happening To Our Local Malls?
UNITED STATES—I really hate online shopping; I really do because it is impacting the physical brick-and-mortar stores that the consumers can actually go into....
Check Those Receipts People
UNITED STATES—How often do you check your receipts? Why do I ask that question? If you don’t you can find yourself being overcharged. This...
Hate Making Returns? Join The Club
UNITED STATES—If there is one thing that I truly hate doing it is making returns. Why? They can sometimes be time consuming, and you...
Why Are CDs, Blu-Rays Disappearing From Retail Stores?
HOLLYWOOD—It is a harsh reality, but streaming is the future. As much as I love it, I absolutely hate it at the same time....
Halloween, Christmas In August?
UNITED STATES—As plenty have already noted, summer is over and fall is fast approaching, but perhaps the retailers are moving a bit too fast....
Suspects Sentenced In Smash-And-Grab Spree
TOPANGA CANYON—On Tuesday, July 30, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of eight people involved in “smash and grab” robberies carried out...
The Joy Of The Christmas Holiday
UNITED STATES—Time is running out. You only have limited time to get those final gifts for family, friends or co-workers. Sorry, the budget is...
Black Friday Has Changed For The Better
UNITED STATES—It's official, the holiday shopping season is upon us, and it is time to start spending money, but you need to be aware...
Self-Checkout Just Is Not For Me
UNITED STATES—It is becoming so much of a trend in retail establishments that I have become quite annoyed to say the least. Do you...
Let The Shopping Craze Begin
UNITED STATES—November is here and for retailers there is just 5-6 weeks until Christmas. Yes, this is the busiest time of year for retailers...
Holiday Merchandise Way Too Early
UNITED STATES—I was recently out and about, and I could not believe my eyes. I know it is late September, so I expected to...
Pavilions, CVS Clerks Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minor
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department revealed that detectives conducted a Minor Decoy Operation on August 9. During the operation, a minor who was...
The New Return Policy
UNITED STATES—Something that has recently changed in the retail industry, something that has raised my eyebrows and made me think: hmm, is that a...
Shopping At Multiple Grocery Stores
UNITED STATES—Are you someone that shops and multiple grocery stores? I know I am and people sometimes question why I do so. Simply put...
Major Retailers Going Out Of Business
UNITED STATES—The news I heard over the weekend was just devastating. Another big box retailer has filed bankruptcy and it looks like the end...
Returning That Unwanted Christmas Gift
UNITED STATES—Did you get a gift for Christmas that just wasn’t your cup of tea? Did you get something for the holiday that you...
Good Customer Service Does Matter
UNITED STATES—It is safe to say the holiday season is going to be all over by the time you read this column and for...
Donating All The Time Or Is It A Money Grab?
UNITED STATES—We are at that time of year where you see the red kettles and people donating more to nonprofit charities and organizations in...
