The Retail Warzone

Retail Food Waste | A Discussion

Retail Food Waste | A Discussion #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we dive into retail food waste Tonight’s topic references: https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/food-waste-america/ https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs https://refed.org/stakeholders/retailers/ https://www.questrmg.com/2019/08/08/food-waste-statistics-the-reality-of-food-waste/ Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_labour_law Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.glossy.co/fashion/brick-and-mortar-retail-is-coming-back-how-brands-are-rethinking-the-store/ https://www.intheknow.com/post/dumpster-diver-retail-bins/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/business/foot-locker-stores-closing-bed-bath-beyond/index.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/retail-sector-grapples-with-shifting-consumer-behavior https://invisionmag.com/us-retail-sector-leads-corporate-defaults/ https://nrf.com/blog/join-union-take-pay-cut https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/chipotle-agrees-to-pay-240k-employees-shuttered-maine-store https://footwearnews.com/2023/business/retail/walmart-lays-off-employees-fulfillment-centers-1203436579/ https://www.rd.com/article/grocery-store-employee/ https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/31062255/shark-tanks-kevin-oleary-has-some-advice-for-retail-employees-but-its-not-going-over-well Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8 ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI ️

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 10

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 10 #chat #retail #podcast Let's commune, let's vent, let's have some therapy

A Retail Discussion with ChatGPT

A Retail Discussion with ChatGPT #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we have an educated retail/service industry conversation with ChatGPT ChatGTP Link: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt ChatGTP Jailbreak GitHub: https://gist.github.com/coolaj86/6f4f7b30129b0251f61fa7baaa881516 Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_labour_law Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.fox9.com/news/corrections-center-meat-retail-store-minnesota https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-based-startup-helps-hire-retail-workers/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/21/revolutionizing-retail-how-chatgpt-is-changing-the-shopping-experience/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/relative-wealthy-us-retail-family-gets-prison-insider-trading-2023-03-21/ https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/push-to-protect-retail-workers-against-shoplifters/ https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/18/organized-retail-crime-debate.html https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/20/amazon-layoffs-company-to-cut-off-9000-more-workers.html https://www.businessinsider.com/dollar-general-will-spend-millions-on-more-hours-for-employees-2023-3 https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/0321/1364349-retail-crime/ https://retailtimes.co.uk/body-worn-cameras-help-employees-feel-safer-in-the-workplace-new-retail-trial-shows/ https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/news/many-retail-associates-dealing-with-angry-customers/ https://www.chargedretail.co.uk/2023/03/22/is-ai-coming-for-retail-jobs/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-16/bed-bath-beyond-bbby-paying-no-severance-in-recent-store-closings https://www.silive.com/news/2023/03/after-string-of-violent-incidents-at-staten-island-delis-new-bill-aims-to-protect-retail-workers.html Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year”

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 9 Ask Cranky Anything

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 9 Ask Cranky Anything #chat #retail #podcast Tonight our favorite Canadian Cranky Manager joins us for an AMA Follow Cranky on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManagerCranky

How's your job treating you in 2023?

How's your job treating you in 2023? #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we explore how our jobs/careers are treating us so far in 2023 Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_labour_law Tonight’s Headlines: https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-inflation-economy-consumer-d6c196bd068d441d7c87d70d945e8fdf https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/15/retail-egg-prices-fell-in-february-but-price-drop-may-not-last-long.html https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2023/retail-ceos-want-their-loyal-consumers-back-reflecting-on-q4-earnings/ https://chainstoreage.com/retail-employees-cite-gender-racial-and-age-pay-gap-problems https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2023/respiratory-illnesses-up-96-percent-in-retail-trade-in-2021.htm https://retailwire.com/discussion/why-are-more-retail-workers-quitting-their-jobs/ https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-has-designed-inclusive-vests-for-store-level-employees-2023-3 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/h-m-retail-workers-do-manual-labor-need-weekly-pay-suit-says https://fortune.com/2023/03/14/apple-cost-cutting-limited-hiring-not-filling-open-positions/ https://internetretailing.net/industry/retail-jobs-fell-by-14000-in-the-christmas-quarter-brc-analysis-suggests/ https://www.businessinsider.com/retail-layoffs-2023-full-list-2023-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/kroger-fred-meyer-underpaid-employees-mytime-issues-lawsuits-2023-3 https://www.grocerydive.com/news/bjs-simbe-inventory-robots-chainwide/645010/ Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch

Customer Behaviors that Drive You Insane

Customer Behaviors that Drive You Insane #chat #retail #podcast On tonight’s show we delve into some of our most irritating customer behavior experiences. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Mall Tonight’s Headlines: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/target-cfo-organized-retail-crime-contributed-to-hundreds-of-millions-in-lost-profits-in-2022-193453387.html https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/02/continued-pain-in-the-retail-sector-coming-enforcement-of-forced-labor-laws/ https://www.retaildive.com/news/running-list-major-retail-bankruptcies/624502/ https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/us-retailers-lure-cash-strapped-customers-with-products-under-5-2023-02-28/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228005589/en/Retail-Workers-Employees-at-Large-Companies-Struggle-Most-With-Workplace-Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/business/dollar-stores-rejected.html https://www.thestreet.com/personalities/shark-tanks-kevin-oleary-has-sharp-advice-for-retail-employees https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/leaked-walmart-memo-warns-against-sharing-info-with-chatgpt/446685 https://www.the-sun.com/money/7510951/new-tech-could-change-staffing-retail-stores/ https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/shorter-hours-mean-happier-employees-192903486.html https://www.thestar.com/life/analysis/2023/01/31/in-person-shopping-can-be-frustrating-patience-and-empathy-can-go-a-long-way-in-making-it-a-better-experience.html ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clo

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 8

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 8 #chat #retail #podcast Let's have some "Quiet" therapy for all of our "Quiet" needs!!! Come join the community and chop it up with us every Monday night at 8:00PM EST

When saying the "QUIET" part out loud isn't helpful anymore

When saying the "QUIET" part out loud isn't helpful anymore #chat #retail #podcast Tonight let’s have a chat about the different “catch-phrases” plaguing the workforce i.e. “Quiet Quitting”, etc… Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1987/05/20/self-checkout-latest-innovation-in-grocery-stores/62689483007/ Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonytellez/2023/02/21/walmart-home-depot-here-are-the-major-companies-raising-employee-wages-in-2023/?sh=44331ef91de9 https://www.1011now.com/2023/02/20/hy-vee-abruptly-suspends-employee-discount-program-alleging-abuse/ https://retailwire.com/discussion/retail-has-a-customer-trust-problem/ https://original.newsbreak.com/@dollar-deals-1600600/2933372761948-hundreds-of-us-stores-to-close-in-2023-causing-concerns-for-employees-and-customers https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/doordash-driver-subway-karen/ https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/topics/customer-experience/shopping-while-black-the-impact-of-discrimination-on-black-health-and-retailer-revenue https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1814213/crisis-retail-sector-nearly-15000-jobs-lost-so-far-2023-report-warns https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/stores/retail-safety-security-when-prevention-isnt-enough https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/20/weird-job-market-layoffs-hiring.html ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8 ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – htt

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 7

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 7 #chat #retail #podcast Are you "Quietly" annoyed with all of the "Quiet" catchphrases the media is creating? We are too, so come on in and let's chat about it. We go live every Monday night at 8:00PM EST!

#Rant #selfcheckout #part3 #fyp #fypシ #retail #retailtherapy #foryou #foryoupage #theretailwarzone #cashier #hypocrite #retailproblems

#Rant #selfcheckout #part2 #fyp #fypシ #retail #retailtherapy #foryou #foryoupage #theretailwarzone #cashier #hypocrite #retailproblems

#Rant #selfcheckout #part1 #fyp #fypシ #retail #retailtherapy #foryou #foryoupage #theretailwarzone #cashier #hypocrite #retailproblems

Self-Checkouts, Automation & Customer Insanity

Self-Checkouts, Automation & Customer Insanity #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we dive back into the hell that is the Self-Checkout debate. Tonight’s Topic Info: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/cashiers.htm#tab-1 https://www.zippia.com/cashier-jobs/demographics/ https://smallbusiness.chron.com/data-employee-turnover-grocery-industry-18817.html https://firsthand.co/professions/cashiers https://qikserve.com/self-service-tech-a-history/ https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/20524-covid-19-pandemic-grocery-store-workers-face-accelerated-risk-of-infection-study-finds https://www.the-sun.com/news/7381845/walmart-self-checkout-legal-battle-employees/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/self-checkout-cashiers-retail-jobs-technology-1.5020299 https://fee.org/articles/in-praise-of-self-checkouts/ Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1987/05/20/self-checkout-latest-innovation-in-grocery-stores/62689483007/ Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/retail/retailer-tuesday-morning-files-for-bankruptcy-for-second-time-in-three-years-117656 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/business/retail-sales-january-inflation.html https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2023/consumers-call-for-convenience-could-spark-self-service-checkout-expansion/ https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/party-city-files-for-bankruptcy-to-restructure-piling-debt.html https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0215/1356675-retail-wages/ https://chainstoreage.com/study-top-reasons-retail-employees-decide-quit-or-stay-are https://www.grocerydive.com/spons/how-automation-turns-retail-labor-shortage-into-a-shift/642141/ https://www.retaildive.com/news/neiman-marcus-layoffs-5-percent-workforce-500-employees/642805/ https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/work

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 6

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 6 #chat #retail #podcast Spy Balloons got you down? Upset the Aliens won't speak to us? Getting priced out of existence? Rent increasing? Hate capitalism? Well, come on in and let's chat. We go live every Monday night at 8:00PM EST!

It's our Birthday | Celebrating TWO YEARS of Retail Nonsense

It's our Birthday | Celebrating TWO YEARS of Retail Nonsense #chat #retail #podcast It’s our Birthday!! Tonight we celebrate TWO YEARS of Industry nonsense while discussing the past, present and the future! Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/wages/minimum-wages/definition/WCMS_439071/lang--en/index.htm#:~:text=New%20Zealand%20was%20the%20first,the%20United%20Kingdom%20in%201909 Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-02-07/retail-distress-hits-companies-like-bed-bath-beyond-bbby-party-city-prty https://apnews.com/article/theft-business-c5d9abbb9ca64c23419951c28380a534 https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shoppers-face-fresh-price-hikes-stores-suppliers-pass-costs-2023-02-08/ https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/05/amid-food-inflation-more-shoppers-turn-to-dollar-stores-for-groceries.html https://www.mytotalretail.com/article/3-ways-to-address-frontline-employees-pain-points-to-reduce-churn/ https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-layoffs-spiked-3225-percent-january/641935/ https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7337994/retail-employee-customer-rude-comments/ https://fortune.com/2023/02/06/bed-bath-beyond-closed-stores-bankruptcy-layoffs/ https://talkbusiness.net/2023/02/the-supply-side-workforce-shortage-top-concern-for-retailers/ https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/24/walmart-raises-minimum-wage-as-retail-labor-market-remains-tight.html https://retailwire.com/discussion/is-it-time-for-retailers-to-pay-their-managers-ot/ ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 5

(Let's Chat)The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 5 #chat #retail #podcast Bad day on the job? Eggs too damn high? Getting priced out of existence? Rent increasing? Hate capitalism? Well, come on in and let's chat. We go live every Monday night at 8:00PM EST!

Hiring Managers & Hidden Biases | A Needed Discussion

Hiring Managers & Hidden Biases | A Needed Discussion #discrimination #tattoos #podcast If you think Hiring managers do not discriminate then think again. Tonight we discuss a problem no one in the industry is attempting to fix. At a time when the media disparages the workforce for “quiet quitting” and a bevy of other labor issues it’s important this topic be researched further. Tonight’s Topic Material: https://www.businessinsider.com/sheetz-reviewing-smile-policy-bars-hiring-employees-bad-teeth-2023-1 Follow Alex Bitter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abitterjourno https://fitsmallbusiness.com/hiring-bias/ https://biz.source.colostate.edu/hiring-managers-unable-to-see-past-applicants-visible-tattoos/ https://studyfinds.org/survey-51-of-employers-still-judge-job-applicants-based-on-appearance/ https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policiespractices Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/lowes-pioneers-nearly-invisible-system-to-solve-organized-retail-crime https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/news/guitar-retailer-moves-to-cloud-for-omnichannel-strategy/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/01/business/bed-bath-beyond-closures-list/index.html https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/10-retailers-to-watch-for-a-bankruptcy-1146378/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/business/retail-jobs-layoffs.html https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/over-half-of-irish-retail-workers-have-witnessed-a-colleague-being-assaulted/1656783627.html https://retailwire.com/discussion/should-retail-seek-a-middle-path-between-being-pro-or-anti-union/ https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-retail-channel-employees-layoffs_id145051 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230126005287/en/More-Than-40-of-Americans-Say-Shopping-at-Retail-Stores-Is-%E2%80%9CLess-Enjoyable%E2%80%9D-Than-Before-Covid-with-Nearly-Two-Thir

The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 4

The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 4 #chat #retail #podcast Bad day on the job? Eggs too damn high? Getting priced out of existence? Rent increasing? Hate capitalism? Well, come on in and let's chat. We go live every Monday night at 8:00PM EST!

Tales from Dollar Tree Hell | A Manager speaks

Tales from Dollar Tree Hell | A Manager speaks #DollarTree #retail #podcast Tonight “Blank Stares” joins us to discuss the hell of working for Dollar Tree Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.retaildive.com/news/dollar-tree-names-former-dollar-general-exec-rick-dreiling-ceo/641059/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/family-and-friends-honor-dollar-tree-employee-killed-in-machete-attack/530-bfc9299c-c6f8-4383-a365-312e2fc3bc0b https://www.kens5.com/article/news/community/dollar-tree-noise-machine-homeless-san-antonio/273-4273133f-9a7c-49a8-b351-8e0cfbdc9df7 https://www.wesh.com/article/dollar-tree-armed-robbery-daytona-beach/42595403 https://thetandd.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/report-1-700-taken-following-card-game-at-orangeburg-dollar-tree/article_587e982d-6be2-563d-9d15-7889a49150d1.html https://weartv.com/news/local/santa-rosa-county-sheriffs-office-responds-to-gulf-breeze-dollar-tree-incident https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/crime/2022/04/17/el-paso-robbery-punches-dollar-tree-store-crime-week/7351022001/ https://www.nbc29.com/2022/12/08/police-4-shot-dollar-tree-new-orleans/ https://douglasnow.com/index.php/news/item/10901-former-dollar-tree-manager-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-over-31-000 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region5/12012022 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region5/08012022 We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8 ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why y

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Session LIVE Episode 3

(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Session LIVE Episode 3 #chat #retail #podcast It's motivational Monday! Come blow off some steam!