Tag Archives: retailers

Absolute madness…

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Ms. C

I never cease to be amazed at the lengths retailers will go to in an effort to capture consumers’ attention and dollars.  The frenzy surrounding Black Friday sales - which has become more of a two day event that includes part of … Continue reading →

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Too soon Hobby Lobby – TOO SOON.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ms. C

When I was at Big Lots over the weekend I noted to the employee I was talking to that I was surprised to see the back-to-school items already being put out.  His comment was, “I know – it does seem early.”  But … Continue reading →

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Pimping Christmas…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Ms. C

I know I am not alone in my dismay over the increasing commercialization of Christmas.  I do believe that my bitterness may be becoming more noticeable than others around me though, as I have now taken to referring to the huge retail … Continue reading →

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Coincidence or abject stupidity?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ms. C

I wonder if I am, by virtue of my geeky emergency management chick persona, uniquely sensitive to the matter I address today.  I think that may be the case as I ran this past Mike and he didn’t immediately put it … Continue reading →

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Maxxed out!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ms. C

I did something I rarely do today – I went to TJ Maxx.  Historically, I get to TJ Maxx maybe two or three times a year at best.  It’s not that I don’t like TJ Maxx…it is the fact that … Continue reading →

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