Shopping for everyday items after a long day at work is that mundane task some of us truly dread. There's just something so annoying about an overly helpful shop assistant when you just want to shop in peace. And some supermarkets are so big that you can spend 20 minutes just looking for the cheese section.
However, some stores have found ways not to only solve most of the problems, but to make shopping more fun. These genius ideas collected by Bored Panda, are found in various superkarkets and stores all over the world. Which ideas would you like to implement in your local supermarkets? Tell us in the comments below!
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My Local Supermarket Has Pre Made Kits For People To Buy And Give To The Homeless Or Food Shelters
Is it such a big deal to say that instead of selling this to their patrons, who then will donate it to a shelter, supermarkets should donate the food directly themselves? Not exact on the figures, but I read that supermarkets throw away like a third of their products simply because it does not look appealing. Not expired, rotten, or smells bad, just does not look appealing.
To make the customer pay for the products instead of the shop.
Load More Replies...This Book Store Has A "Blind Date With A Book" Section
the answer to life, the universe.... well that was easy :-) Attention Spoiler... it is 42
Load More Replies...Ohhhh, does the right one include the construction of an intergalactic highway???
It's not really that "blind" if we can guess the titles. Books normally come with nearly this much information on the cover.
At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!
A really short author is crammed into the machine and is frantically typing new stories each time
Load More Replies...Nantes airport in France. I must admit there was wasted papers in the nearby trashes. Still a good idea
Shopping Carts In This Store Have Calculators
Meanwhile, in France and others Europeans country... Scan-59bc5...74d293.jpg
i just wrote this above... improving the system would be exactly this system.
Load More Replies...I just use the scanner (like self check out as you shop) at my store, so helpful!
That is awesome. Can't believe this hasn't caught on everywhere. This is perfect
This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff
This is so genius. Sometimes I enter a store, especially perfume or makeup, and the assistant follows me like a shadow of mine. What I do is just leave, even if I really wanted to buy an item. Shops should realize that this hurts their profits rather than increasing their sales.
But then, when I'd need some help... they sure disappear...
Load More Replies...Ohhhhhhh my god, this should be in Sephora. They have about 20 people working there at any given time and all of them ask you every two seconds if you need help. I only order online for almost everything now and I miss browsing but hate the sells people. Sorry sells people, I know it is not your fault.
This is cool, but what if you need help halfway through? Do you get the other basket and throw all your stuff in there? Also, are employees not allowed to interact with customers?
you carry two baskets, one inside the other, and show the one you need lol
Load More Replies...If I need assistance, I will ask for it! I don't like an employee chasing after me. In several cases, they're hoping for a commission, but in my opinion, that's not the way to earn it!!
In most make-up stores (like innis-free) the employees don't commissions at all, just hourly wages. They are still encouraged to "help" customers. It is the worst in make up stores in Seoul. Leave me alone, I can pick out a lipstick shade myself, thankyouverymuch.
Load More Replies...Local Mattress Store Gives You A Mini Mattress For Your Doggie When Buying A Regular One
And a mini-mini mattress for your cat when buying a mini one for your dog.
Not worth it. The cat will take the human sized one anyway.
Load More Replies...My face when I receive what I ordered on Amazon and realize they fooled me
Adorable! My dog would love this. And I really need a mini mattress for when the dog takes up the whole bed...
I would buy from there just to give the mini mattress to a shelter. That is awesome.
Need one to fit the doghouse outside for when the husband has to sleep in it. Wait--never mind, let him sleep on the stinky hard doghouse floor!
My Local Grocery Store Is Selling Unattractive Produce At Reduced Prices That Would Normally Be Tossed Out!
I always thought this was one of the dumbest thing ever, especially since they all more or else taste the same.
The Misfits! Clever! My grandpa would say that I can trust the unattractive produce more, it means they grew naturally. No or maybe minimal chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers in it.. compared to the perfectly shaped produce.
Once a checkout lady while scanning my groceries (at Waitrose, UK) asked if I wanted a different bag of pears (prepacked bag of organic pears) because the pears in the bag I picked looked like they had a few faults/marks on them. There was absolutely nothing wrong with them. I told her that I'm fine, that I don't expect them to be perfect looking, as they are organic. I think she was just trying to be nice and attentive but it's sad that she thought that there was something wrong with the pears just because they didn't look perfect. We've got wrong standards re food these days. I'd take a fallen and beaten natural organic pear from a garden over a perfect looking one from a mass producer sprayed with god knows what every time.
All stores should do this. Way too much food gets thrown in the garbage.
Awesome. Maybe someday Americans will buy fruit with flavor instead of fruit that looks perfect and tastes like styrofoam.
Mine too.. it's amazing what people won't buy if it's "expired" or the can is slightly dented or fruit is a little overripe.
This Store Sorts It's Bananas By How Ripe They Are
Now the avocado version: "ready now" "ready in 10 seconds" and "ready in 10.1 seconds".
Now to wait for all the inconsiderates who will pick some up only to place them down in the wrong section after they have a change of heart.
My Walmart Shopping Cart Has A Store Gps Attached To It
Huh. My Wal Mart only has people sporting pajama bottoms and 2 - 3 teeth.
There used to be a Walmart in Germany some 20 years ago. I was lost there. They are far bigger than the usual supermarket here.
Load More Replies...Sooooooo, Trash Mart has store GPS units on their shopping carts, but yet thay cannot afford to pay a decent living wage to its employees?! Yeah cuz white trash folks really need a GPS on their cart at WalMart
Wal-Mart is a real innovator. They came up with the price scan UPC code idea!
I love this!! Having a serious back problem, wasting unnecessary steps looking for what I came in for, would be a welcomed advantage. Having a GPS on your cart may cut down on impulse buying, which would not, however, benefit the retailer....
now this is awesome all stores need this especially WalMart who never has an employee that works in whatever section I am in.
Does the map show you the pallets of toilet paper you need to dodge because they're sitting in the middle of an aisle?
How do you get lost in a supermarket?? Are people not able to lift their heads up and read the signs above the aisles?
I think it's more to do with finding the right item without walking up and down every aisle. And some supermarkets are huge! I think this is very useful :)
Load More Replies...This Store Uses Both Sides Of The Receipt Paper
I just wish all stores would go back to the receipts that aren't covered in that plastic-y film
Load More Replies...This should've been invented earlier. And in all countries that print receipts.
A chain of supermarkets in the Netherlands changed their policy to only print off the receipt if you want it, which reduced their use of paper by more than half.
My Local Supermarket Has Tags That You Can Put On Broken Trolleys
My local super market definetly needs something like that! Most of the carts drive themselves to whatever direction they choose. And then throw tantrums if you steer them to the opposite direction :/
Now THIS is a good idea! Usually, when I tell a store clerk about a cart, their reaction is "Meh." Perhaps if they have this repair tag on them, the appropriate person will notice and act. Good idea.
No but my buggies broke. (Actually had this problem. I'm from East Tennessee, I live in Oak Ridge. My first visit to California I went to the local store in San Bernardino and asked were there buggy's were. She said I'll get the manager to see if we sell them. Out West you need a cart, and we need buggies. Can't wait to use a trolley with wonky wheels!) I'm the redneck with a beard in my bibs. You can find me easily...I'm the one with the duh look 😂
You Can Pick Your Own Mushrooms At This Grocery Store
*picks mushroom...accidentally destroys it* "oops" *looks around... walks off*
Please don't wash mushrooms! Just brush the dirt off them. They act like sponges and will soak up too much water. *know-it-all-mode off*
You can also wash them and let them dry, by the sun. It removes eventual pesticides used.
Load More Replies...My Local Grocery Store Has A Bee Hive In The Store
I know they mean well, but I'm personally glad I don't shop there... I have a HUGE fear of bees (and wasps and hornets)... If you'd like to downvote this comment, I'd understand.
This Dressing Room Has Their Clothing Hooks Labeled
Maurice's and Old Navy in my city do this! It actually makes shopping super simple.
They do this a lot in the clothes shops where I am. Probably because they are all relatively new...
This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell
Cool idea but somehow I think I wouldn't like the feeling that other people were may touching it all before using one. I think I would tear off sone toilet paper before using it. But still a creative idea to let your customer choose
If you go to a public toilet, you cannot really have "untouched" paper.
Load More Replies..."Oh that one is cheap and looks cool" *Ends up with hand wet* "Ok...Let's take the more expensive one"
These Shopping Carts Have A Magnifying Glass For The Elderly
This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind
I think my parents wish this was an option at the hospital when I was born
Hope you just have a sense of humor. If it's a joke, ha ha!
Load More Replies...I'm the kind of person who would walk all the way across the store to put something where it belongs lol
Anyone who seriously cannot be bothered to go put stuff back where they found it when they decide not to buy it probably can't be bothered to put it on this shelf, either. Also, they're an a**hole.
It's so sad, but in our local supermarket you sometimes see nappies and baby essentials discarded in the vodka aisle. Well they've got their priorities sorted out =(
So much easier than an employee having to go thru the entire store to find produce in the wrong spot and the customer doesn't have to feel embarrassed because they didn't want to go all the way back to replace it.
Clever idea. Would save shop assistants having to scour the shop for items being placed on random shelves.
Ah you're one of these disrespectful a******s...
Load More Replies...This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing
Unfortunately, no one can get near it due to all of the menopausal women using it all the time for hot flashes!
That's every Costco's produce fridge-room... I had to run in and out to survive.
I always bring warmer clothes with me when going to supermarket (Waitrose, UK), then take the jacket/sweater off again when back outside. It's really stupid, especially in summer, as it's sometimes so cold inside, especially close to fridges of course.
Load More Replies...I think it's an awesome idea, esp. for us in Montreal where it's +40c in the summer and -40c in the winter! BUT being claustrophobic, I dont know how much I'd like that lol
It looks like it might be a sporting goods store where you'd want to make sure the "good to -5° jacket is good to-5°
Italian Grocery Store Gets Dog-Friendly Carts So You Can Shop With Your Dog
I my country they put big signs that read" access with animals - forbidden "
Yes, here as well. But when it's real hot outside, some stores allow dogs in. I think this is a really good idea, as there are (unfortunately) too many people still leaving their dogs in the car during summer heat.
Load More Replies...http://www.den4dogs.no/den4dogs-information-in-english/
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In this country I hear so often that dogs get stolen from outside shops, this idea is absolutely awesome!
This is soooooo awesome! 💕 in France, dogs are forbidden everywhere. Even blind people have to let their dog outside...
I was there 20 years ago and they went everywhere, they were even in the grocery store riding around in the carts. I remember it was odd because they didn't put their bread in paper/plastic, so it just got laid down where the dog was just sitting.
Load More Replies...haha impossible, first because my "little mammuth" can't stay quiet, and second i can realize her jumping from the cart and running thru the corridors...
Pick 'N' Mix Frozen Veg In A Spanish Supermarket
awesome, I would eat way more vegetables this way, otherwise I'm just lazy to buy and wash ans chop etc.
My local farm shop does this! Hence my freezer is full!! Even though i don't eat it haha
Wouldn't the top layer get crusty? You'd have to have it really cold so they wouldn't clump together...and no sneeze guard? I'm kind of ambivalent about this one...
I can imagine kids sticking their hands in there and playing with them....
Load More Replies...This is an eco-nightmare. With no lid on the top, it will be costing a fortune to keep the vegetables cold. Total gimmick.
My Grocery Store Grows Vegetables On The Roof And Streams It In The Store
You know you're rich when you can throw a valuable necklace in the sea just because..
Load More Replies...With the air pollution in my city, this would be the worst idea. Better to use the sun energy with sun panels.
Most particle pollution stays closer to the ground.
Load More Replies...I would never buy veggies that were grown inside area with normal traffic.
I Wish All Supermarkets Did This
Some supermarkets, like Kroger, are constantly shuffling things around, and making this obsolete before you know it. :O
Even Krogers used to have signs with the aisle numbers, before they figured out that confused people wandering the aisles purchase more impulse items, so they shake things up every once in awhile now and don't provide a map.
Load More Replies...Or have the aisles marked better so you can see from either end what's in it
My grocery store has an app, you put your list in it and it takes you to each aisle, in order, based on your list. Saves SO MUCH time.
It's usually odd ball things you struggle with like baking soda, shoe shine stuff like that!
Mine have overhead signs with slots, if they change things around they just move the slottables :)
Ikea Prices Its Umbrellas Depending On If It Is Raining Or Not
In my country they sell umbrellas at street kiosks, and when it rains it's double the price of a sunny day...
In China, as soon as it rains there are 300 people at every corner streets selling umbrellas. Where they are hiding is still a mystery, but they're always here. The same thing in summer with fans (the hand ones, not electrical) but those are free.
Load More Replies...In my country one retailer tried to do "borrow the umbrella" promotion. Basically, they had a bunch of umbrellas with their advertisement and if the rain came suddenly while you were in the store, you could borrow the umbrella from the shop and return it back later. Not sure if they still do that.
In our city they have free umbrellas you can take with you when you're in the city, almost every store and place has these "umbrella stations" so when you're done you can put it back anywhere you want. Many of these do get stolen though since it certainly rains a lot here...
Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In Our Mall
They had fresh milk machines in some of our stores. Closed recently, did not work as well as expected...
This Grocery Store Has A Bar For All The People Who Got Dragged Along
Or even for women who don't like to go shopping but get dragged along by men.
Load More Replies...Where I live a coffee place in the middle of a shopping center has a deal "Leave your husband here while you shop. Buy him a coffee and we'll give him a free cake!" Makes me giggle everytime I see it :)
You buy more when you're drunk than when you're sober. But, if you're too drunk, you'll buy only booze...
We have these in some westfield malls, I think it is a horrible thing, to show kids that adults just cannot cope with going to do shopping without drinking ? sure go sit in a cafe, sit on a bench seat whatever. Then also the fact that the majority of these people will end up driving the car home...how is that in any way responsible service.
My ex-wife would've LOVED this place, while I got on with the shopping!
That's a good idea, if you want to try something new but aren't sure you want a whole bottle of wine, or a whole six-pack. Years ago, one of my husband's friends bought a six-pack of chocolate stout. The friend drank one, hated it, and passed it to my husband. My husband drank one, hated it, and passed it to another friend. That friend drank one, hated it, and passed it to yet another friend, who then gave the remaining two bottles back to my husband (who wasn't even the original purchaser). My husband gave the last two bottles to his aunt, who'd drink anything. She happily consumed those two bottles, and wanted to know where she could get more. :-)
Sign At A Gun Store
Oh, we have them too, but he difference is that we have way stricter rules and nobody but the Police is legally allowed to cary a firearm on the streets without a special permission, even if they have a permit for possession. Unfortunately, it’s too easy for illegal ones to cross the border from the States and those are the problem.
Load More Replies...Really?!? I would not want to live in a country were any idiot can carry a gun, loaded or not! What a joke...
It's not as bad as you think. 1 in 28 people have a concealed weapons permit here. Since there's a good chance the other guy has a gun, we give each other some slack. Less confrontations.
Load More Replies...This is the best! "Stay civil, be smart.. if you don't like it: leave". To the point... well done.
This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some
At one of my local supermarkets, they replaced the sweets with fruits at some checkouts, so the kids get something healthy.
Lidl does that and it's fruits in small portions too.
Load More Replies...Also teaches children new vocabulary, and thereby new ways to demand sweets.
My Favourite Shop Has Light Settings So You Can See How Good/bad Your Outfit Will Look At Different Times Of Day
I'm super annoyed that the button under "Day" is crooked. I need to go to bed.
Years ago, I read a makeup tip that said basically the same thing--if you're going to be spending most of your day in natural light, do your makeup near an open window. If you're going to be spending most of your day under office fluorescents, bright bathroom lighting works well. If you're getting ready for an evening out, dim your lights to simulate candlelight. You'll get better results if you apply your makeup in lighting as close as possible to where you'll be wearing it the most.
And usually dressing rooms have the most glaring light and nothing ever looks good
This Door Has A Shelf To Set Your Coffee On While You Open It
I accept that some people have had tragic combine harvester (thresher) accidents in the past, but don't most people have two hands? Hold coffee with one hand, open door with other?
Maybe bags in another hand. I believe this appeared because there was a need for it.
Load More Replies...Avocados In Supermarket Have A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe.
If the color of the avocado flesh under the stem is green, it is still good. If it's black underneath, it's bad.
But when I look at them in the store, they are all the same color (usually dark), just some feel soft and some feel hard so idk
Wish they had this for mangoes. A store had sliced mangoes for tasting. Bought one and it turned out almost rock hard.
This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces
Oh ! I tried these ramps ... And almost tripped and fell because I'm too clumsy for life😂😂😂
The Candy Shop Near My House Has A Mini Theater Area Where They Play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory On Repeat
I love the 1973 version :D Gene Wilder was amazing <3
Load More Replies...If that is in Clovis, I feel sorry for the shop workers, I would go batty having to listen to that all day.
Feel bad for the employees that have to listen to it all day everyday.
My Local Grocery Store Teaches You The Waltz While You're Waiting For Your Prescription
I suck so much at dancing i don't understand the sign...maybe i''m just dumb...
L - Left R - Right And the numbers just show you what step has to be done first. So top left, then step right, add left, step down with right step down left with left, add right to left and then start with one again! Did,.. this make it easier for you or just harder? ^_^''''
Load More Replies...The Grocery Store I Went To Earlier Had A Special Escalator For Your Shopping Cart.
The Netherlands are ahead of the curve in so many areas! I love the country and wish I still lived there!
Load More Replies...Glad they had to indicate that you can't leave your kid in the cart while it's there.
target in my hometown mall had this. pretty cool. until some idiot parent left their kid in it.
Wait, shouldn't these come in pairs, one for going up and one for going down? I've seen these in a few malls in New York.
When I was in Russia, at a store, they shopping carts had special wheels that attached to a ramp people could go on too.
I think this is the Publix is the SoHo district of south Tampa, FL...
My Local Beer Store Sell Advent Calendar Full Of Beers
They should make these for moms for a back to school advent calendar.
That's so cool! My mom made a homemade one just like that for my stepdad a few years ago. She put different beers everyday! He loved it :D
There is no restriction to what to fill your advent calendar with.
Load More Replies...Store Has 3d Printed Accessories So You Can Test How They Fit In Their Handbags And Backpacks
Well, if you can fit a bottle, congratulations : you're a backpack :D
Load More Replies...My Grocery Store Bags Items In Blue Bags If They're Cold So You Can Put Them Away First
They do that at all major supermarkets when you have your order delivered
Good idea. Also -- If you use recyclable bags, you could use different colors, or simply tie a ribbon on the refrigerated/frozen items bags.
Waste. I know what I buy if it goes in the fridge or not. Waste that will end up in an dump site eventually.
Except that I bring my reusable bags...when I moved to NC, Food Lion was the only supermarket in town, but I didn't realize that was why they had 2 different colors! Ha ha!!
This Liquor Store Sells Cleverly Named, Pre-Made Cocktail Kits In Ziploc Baggies
A Sweetness Scale For Different Kinds Of Apples At The Grocery Store
Whoa, red delicious is the sweetest apple I have ever tried and I thought it was REALLY sweet.
And I always buy golden delicious because I enjoy how tart it is... hmmm...
Load More Replies...Granny smith is my fav, probably cause it's as acid as i am....
This Grocery Store Lets You Make Your Own Peanut Butter
The Cart At My Local Store Has A Place To Charge Your Phone
I'm sorry but I don't need to charge my phone every minute of every day
As long as it's not just a clever way to place virus' on your phone.
I'd be worried about it falling out, or someone swiping the phone when I'm not looking at the cart.
My Local Supermarket Offers Free Fruit To Children
A supermarket I used to live by had that if you were 10 or under, you could have a banana and a slice of cheese free of charge.
most Woolworths have them. Some Coles have them too
Load More Replies...This Sex Shop Changes Its Name To A Book Store For Credit Card Statement
I would like to see Barnes and Noble do this in reverse, let the games begin.
Because people who frequent sex shops are avid readers of print books.
We sell credit card machines and it is sometimes funny how creative the stores can be with naming themselves when it comes to the point how to hide their real business. But bookstore was not among them as far I know :-)
One shop like this offers 'secret' return address when delivery. One of them was 'office supplies' and I wonder who might want this...
My Local Grocery Store Has Smart Carts That When You Search For An Item Tell You The Exact Isle And Shelf The Item Is On
They should make an app instead. That would cost less and remove the hassle to repair this if it breaks.
They have in some shops' apps - problem, that it does not always work correctly. For example, was looking for Mascarpone, it was listed as in dairy section, was in opposite end of shop with several more expensive items in separate fridge.
Load More Replies...This will be especially helpful for the elderly, if they can work the tablet. So often they just look so lost in the grocery store.
The Supermarket At My University Allows You To Up/downvote New Products And At 50 Likes It Is Adapted Into The Shop
we had similar buttons regarding customer service at an ikea opening, my friend just kept clicking red sad face because he can be a mean f**k sometimes, and my other friend pushed green smiley face every time to make it equal xDD
Load More Replies...Based on the sign I'm guessing it's 7-Up Cherry.
Load More Replies...This Store In Canada Had Store Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day
we have a restaurant Ashton in Québec who sell Poutine. In january they did this all the month long. it's -28 outside? -28 for your poutine!
je m'ennuie d'Ashton depuis que je ne vis plus à Québec... :(
Load More Replies...Wait, take a negative 18% off? You have to pay more on really cold days?
I was searching for this comment. Glad I'm not the only one that noticed
Load More Replies...Canada doesn't reach +50°C... Almost no country does.
Load More Replies...This summer, Orange had a nice offer, every degree over 20 C was a procent lower than the original price of the products...we had +38 C so a pretty good idea.
Local Grocery Store Has Color Changing Check-out Lights Dependant On Number Of Waiting Customers In Line.
Why would you do that? Can't the customers just SEE how many people are in front of them??
If they put this in Walmart they would need a "15 or more customers waiting" sign.
Right this MAY be really smart, depends on how its implemented and if they use it to become more efficient.
Load More Replies...The number of people waiting doesn't indicate the number of carts though. 2 or 3 people could have just 1 cart between them. I usually do this with my family.
I wonder if they can use it to estimate the amount of time till you get waited on? Some people have full carts and others have only a few items.
My Local Second Hand Store Made A Reading Corner Out Of Books
Looks cool but I don't know- looks like you might end up buried under those books ;)
Bit if I have to go, being buried under a ginormous pile of books would be my preferred way out.
I want THAT book. Yes that one in the middle that's the key to the whole arch.
My Local Local Grocery Store Has A 'Free Chilling Service' For Wines And Champagne
Every child in that shop: "Wonder what would happen if I put my hand in it.."
At least one (might be two, I don't drink so I haven't looked in a long time) of my local grocery chains does this. Pick your wine, put it in the chiller, do the rest of your shopping, get your chilled bottle before you head to the checkout.
This Chicago Jewelry Store Has Deceptive Gift Bags
it's sad that they have to do that...but hey, there's a reason here in greece we have a saying: "we have become chicago" when crime rate goes up
Surprisingly I saw that more like a way to offer a gift to someone who won't know what is is at first, making it a bigger surprise !
Load More Replies...A Supermarket I Visited In Germany Has A Bread Dispenser
We have this in small villages in France ^^ It's so convenient.
Load More Replies...All I can think of right now is Heavy Weapons Guy drooling over the new Sandvich Dispenser! XD
It would be cool if you can say what bread you like and make it for you while you shop and when you are done you can pick up fresh made bread.
My Supermarket Trollies Have Maps On Them
this became popular in big stores - you scan your goods while putting them to trolley and then just pay the sum calculated by the device. this a very smart idea too
Load More Replies...The Sticker On This Mango Shows You What Colour The Fruit Should Be When It Will Taste The Best
I like them ripe, but I also like them a bit unripe. Then they are tart, but still very flavorful. Slightly unripe is also best for pies. Besides, I think they normally are totally green on one side, and kind of dark orange on the other, so the best way to know, is to fell them.
My Supermarket Lets You Eat Produce While You Shop For A 25 Cents
Unless you never have cash in your pants... like me... I guess that's why I always overshop... *sigh*
Load More Replies...When I worked as a grocery store cashier, apples were sold by piece, bananas/grapes by pound. If someone told me their kid ate a banana, or a handful of grapes, they almost always had the rest of the bunch in their cart. I'd ask them to show me which of the remaining bananas looked closest in size, or I'd ask them to break off a bunch of grapes that looked like the amount their kid ate. I'd weigh the bunch *before* breaking off the extra banana/grapes, then I'd weigh the broken-off fruit. That way, they paid fairly for everything they consumed/intended to consume.
New Grocery Store Opened Where I Live, And They Sell Craft Beer By The Pint And Give You A Cup Holder For Your Cart
Not a good idea for me. Hahaha I might grab all the things that I want and leave all the things that I need xD
Came Across This Brilliant Idea At The Grocery Store
The state that allows you to drive with an open beer *and* a loaded rifle in your pickup. *sigh*
Load More Replies...You take that back! Lone Star is the national beer of Texas, haha :-)
Load More Replies...Jeezum Crow! In New Hampshire, outdoor patios have to have boards at head level so no one walking down the street can see you drinking! Hard to get the view when there's a big plank at your head level!
My Local Supermarket Now Has A Store Directory On The Shopping Trolly
My Whole Goods has that the too. It makes things a lot easier!
I've found that all the grocery stores I've ever shopped at often change up where they stock their goods. This is to force the shopper to then have to "explore the store" to find what they want. I'm told it's done so that, hopefully, shoppers will make additional purchases by coming across items they wouldn't have otherwise thought about. Frankly, this pisses me off.
Load More Replies...My Local Butcher Shop Has A Meat Vending Machine
My Local Booze Vendor Helping Out Shoppers Who Can't Make Up Their Mind
At my son's wedding rehearsal, I brought along the beer I drank, expecting everyone else would do the same thing. But no. EVERYONE wanted my Natty Light, here in Northern California, lol.
Load More Replies...One Of My Local Supermarkets Has Electronic Price Tags
So smart, less waste than ripping off the old sale tags, just reprogram each week or what ever!
So now we have to pay for these in the rising grocery prices? No thanks!
Doesn't this just make everything more expensive? Because the store's overhead costs more...
So many great ideas that i really like but on the down side I also see how a lot of these add to cost or leave a store vulnerable to costly litigation. It comes down to how much extra people are willing to pay for an enhanced shopping experience.
Some if these are sooooo smart and usefull!! They should put them in all stores!
How can you be only 12 years old Flinkie!? You seem so smart!
Load More Replies...I've seen the "free fruit" basket at my grocery store the last few months. It's usually empty, so I guess the staff doesn't refill it in the afternoons. Anyway, last time I was there, a father told his kid not to touch anything in the basket because "everyone else has touched that food." I'm all for being careful with your kids, but does this guy think that nobody touches his food when he is in the produce section picking out fresh vegetables or fruit?
Great ideas but many of them already appeared on Bored Panda and it wasn't only once or twice. I liked to see the new ones though.
So many great ideas that i really like but on the down side I also see how a lot of these add to cost or leave a store vulnerable to costly litigation. It comes down to how much extra people are willing to pay for an enhanced shopping experience.
Some if these are sooooo smart and usefull!! They should put them in all stores!
How can you be only 12 years old Flinkie!? You seem so smart!
Load More Replies...I've seen the "free fruit" basket at my grocery store the last few months. It's usually empty, so I guess the staff doesn't refill it in the afternoons. Anyway, last time I was there, a father told his kid not to touch anything in the basket because "everyone else has touched that food." I'm all for being careful with your kids, but does this guy think that nobody touches his food when he is in the produce section picking out fresh vegetables or fruit?
Great ideas but many of them already appeared on Bored Panda and it wasn't only once or twice. I liked to see the new ones though.
