MMeM, Vol. 4 Issue 20 - Retail

Retail. Oh how I hate thee. First off, "rewards Programs".

"Rewards Programs" are really corporate ways of asking, "Can we track everything you purchase EVER and then sell your demographic information with specific purchasing frequency and habits to the highest bidder who will then resell that data to the highest bidder again?"

Thanks, great.



I have actually had stores make me leave the checkout lane with my purchases sitting on the counter to run out to my car to get my stupid key fob for their stupid store. Are you kidding me? I keep every key fob I have ever been forced to sign-up for on one obnoxious key ring separate from my normal keys. I get "some" satisfaction by handing it over to the clerk with a confused look on my face.

Next, have you ever found yourself in a Target store wearing khakis and a red polo? If so, you know what happens next. Service-starved customers start asking YOU where the baby department is now.

And another thing, that guy at Best Buy that says hello to you as you enter EVERY TIME. Am I supposed to turn and say hello to him too? Do I do the "guy-nod" or just wave my hand?

I understand the guy saying "thanks" or "goodbye" as you leave. This is the security guy's way of telling you, "...we're watching you". But when entering, it's just annoying! So annoying, that I may actually go to Circuit City instead. At least they ignore me like all the other stores do.

THAT, I like.