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The Retail Warzone is a community of Retail vets that discuss the different experiences we have had in the business. We are live every Wednesday night at 8:00PM EST with special guests and interactive chat. If you like what we do please subscribe and leav

The Retail Warzone


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    The Future is Now....we're back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 54:20


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    It's time to say goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 65:01


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    Let's catch up....It's been a while

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 54:36


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    LinkedIn | The Onlyfans of Bootlickers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 64:29


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    A Warning to ALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 61:39


    Tonight we discuss the impact AI will have on retail. Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/908e5465-0... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4662... https://nypost.com/2024/01/16/opinion... https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/01/1... https://www.washingtonpost.com/techno... https://www.livemint.com/companies/ne... https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/0... https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnew... https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/voic... https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag... https://www.foxbusiness.com/technolog... https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles... https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... https://www.businessinsider.com/chatg... https://www.businessinsider.com/chatg... https://www.pewresearch.org/social-tr... AI Song generator: https://app.suno.ai/create/ The Retail National Anthem for the Holiday Season! ️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – Our Sponsor: The Serving Times Substack: Connect with us: The Retail Warzone Substack: https://substack.com/@theretailwarzone Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWar... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretailwar... Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    Goodbye 2023! The Ho-Ho-Humbug Office Party is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 68:56


    As 2023 comes to a close I felt a light-hearted and VERY random discussion was in order. Tonight we talk retail, music and all sorts of random things. We appreciate all of you that listen and we look forward to your suggestions going forward. Our community is special and if you are not part of it you are missing out. So, going forward, give us a try when we go live….Come join the chat, ask questions, spill your tea, whatever makes you feel at home. We're coming up on year three and we want to continue to grow and we can't do it without you. So???? Don't be shy, we don't bite(hard) and we'd love you to join us on this journey. Happy Holidays to you all and we'll see you in January when we take on the boot licking behemoth known as LinkedIn.Much Love,Steve This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    Conspiracy or Coincidence? with Special Guest Blametag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 60:30


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    Let's Talk Turkey, Black Friday & Holiday Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 64:53


    #grocery #chat #podcast Tonight The Irish Connection joins me to compare prices on Thanksgiving staples and discuss Black Friday/Holiday shopping nonsense for 2023. Working in Retail this holiday got you down? Are you tired of hearing Mariah Carey's voice already? If so we have a treat for you! Check out our “Anti Mariah: song at the link below, it may just be the cure you are looking for! If you dig it please share with your coworkers!!! The Retail National Anthem for the Holiday Season! ️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU Our Sponsor: The Serving Times Substack: https://theservingtimes.substack.com/ Connect with us: The Retail Warzone Substack: https://substack.com/@theretailwarzone Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretailwarzone.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    Ireland vs USA | Grocery Price Comparisons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 60:34


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    The Retail Therapy Sessions | Blametag Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 64:05


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    Exit Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 53:47


    Tonight a Dollar Tree survivor shares their truthOur Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/Now on Substack!!! https://theservingtimes.substack.com/Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharingOur Christmas Song:▶️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGUWe 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 your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE//Let's Connect:

    A Heart to Heart Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 60:11


    #tiktok #chat #podcastTonight it's time for a heart to heart…Sources for tonight:https://www.foxnews.com/us/perfect-dad-killed-suspected-cold-blooded-cvs-shoplifter-bet-aint-talking-no-morehttps://www.witn.com/2023/05/29/report-store-manager-killed-goldsboro-armed-robbery-was-air-force-veteran/https://nypost.com/2023/08/30/san-francisco-store-clerk-dies-after-being-beaten-with-baseball-bat-by-thief-stealing-beer/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/murder-suicide-miami-gardens-shopping-center-police/3120488/https://www.fox9.com/news/oreillys-store-worker-charged-with-murder-after-fighting-suspected-shoplifterhttps://news.yahoo.com/grocery-store-worker-sent-bomb-210007439.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/9187740/retail-ceos-warn-of-shoplifting-epidemic-after-losses/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/large-crowds-of-juveniles-loot-multiple-stores-in-center-city-police-say/3654732/https://www.the-sun.com/news/9148713/retail-chains-tiktok-videos-shoplifting-warning-employees/https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-continues-reign-terror-tiktoker-mizzy-faces-internet-s-wrath-posting-video-destroying-convenience-storehttps://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-bucket-prank-takes-dangerous-turn-at-california-target-2023-3Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/Now on Substack!!! https://theservingtimes.substack.com/Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharingOur Christmas Song:️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGUWe 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/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE//Let's Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    F*#k Tim Gurner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 58:52


    Tonight we delve into some overdue retail reporting by reputable outlet BloombergSources for tonight:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-09-08/us-retail-workers-are-quitting-facing-low-pay-crime-long-hourshttps://www.afr.com/politics/federal/albanese-dodges-on-qatar-defends-qantas-stance-20230912-p5e3vb?post=p557gn Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/Now on Substack!!! https://theservingtimes.substack.com/Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharingOur Christmas Song:▶️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGUWe 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 your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE//Let's Connect:

    The Patron Saints of Grocery with Adam Kaat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 65:12


    #chat #retail #podcastEssential Author Adam Kaat joins us to discuss his new novel "The Patron Saints of Grocery"Adams website: https://adamkaat.com/Direct Shop link for both novels: https://adamkaat.com/shop/Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharingOur Christmas Song:️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGUWe 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/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE//Let's Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    The Life of a Retail Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 69:54


    In this Retail Warzone return episode we hear from three spouses that discuss what it has been like living with a retail manager.Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We...Our Christmas Song:️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” –    • "Please Don't Be a Karen This Year"  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 –    • The Traits of a Toxic Boss  ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak –    • "Justice for Evan" | The organizers s...  ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida –    • An evening with Senator Jeff Brandes ...  ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter –    • Mental Health in Retail | Why your st...  //Let's Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWar... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theretailwa... Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    (Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 68:42


    Let's talk about the state of social media and it's toxicity as "X" circles the drain....--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com

    (Video)The Retail Therapy Sessions Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 57:37


    Our first full length Spotify Podcast Video --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Leadership | What it is and What it is not

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 60:21


    #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss Leadership traits References: https://www.lollydaskal.com/leadershi... https://businesstrainingexperts.com/c... https://www.ckju.net/en/dossier/dark-... https://theinvestorsbook.com/leadersh... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    NEVER GO BACKWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 63:20


    #chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss the rollback of child labor protections References: https://www.epi.org/publication/child-labor-laws-under-attack/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/editorials/arkansas-child-labor.html https://www.nfib.com/advocacy/labor/ 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 Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    The Past, The Present & The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 58:10


    Community matters as does your opinions as a listener. We are going through a transition of sorts and your input is appreciated. Please submit your opinions or suggestions for the podcast to: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com Also feel free to participate in any polls/questions attached to this episode via Spotify. Thanks for all of your support as we move forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    The Changes going Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 57:11


    A discussion about my thoughts on the podcast, social media and the future of The Retail Warzone A link to all of my sites....Hey, YOU go buy some swag!!! https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Retail Food Waste | A Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 51:45


    Tonight's topic references: https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/... https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs https://refed.org/stakeholders/retail... https://www.questrmg.com/2019/08/08/f... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Tonight's Headlines: https://www.glossy.co/fashion/brick-a... https://www.intheknow.com/post/dumpst... https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/busine... https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ret... https://invisionmag.com/us-retail-sec... https://nrf.com/blog/join-union-take-... https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle... https://footwearnews.com/2023/busines... https://www.rd.com/article/grocery-st... https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/3... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    A Retail Discussion with ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 60:17


    #chatgpt #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/coolaj86/6f4f... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Tonight's Headlines: https://www.fox9.com/news/corrections... https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austi... https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardm... https://www.reuters.com/legal/relativ... https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/p... https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/18/organ... https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/20/amazo... https://www.businessinsider.com/dolla... https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/... https://retailtimes.co.uk/body-worn-c... https://www.retailcustomerexperience.... https://www.chargedretail.co.uk/2023/... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl... https://www.silive.com/news/2023/03/a... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    How's your job treating you in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 61:32


    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/1C8We... The Irish Connection's “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_l... Want to watch the video with links to the news articles? https://youtube.com/live/BafxvX9S5Qs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    "LEAN" Payroll Models & Employee Exploitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 65:05


    Tonight we discuss what are “Lean” Payroll Models and why they do more harm than good. Tonight's Topic Material: https://www.allaboutlean.com/lean-sta... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... The Irish Connection's “Fact of the Week”: https://www.zippia.com/retail-sales-a... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Customer Behaviors that Drive You Insane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 65:07


    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/1C8We... The Irish Connection's “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_C... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 64:40


    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/1C8We... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Self-Checkouts, Automation & Customer Insanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 63:48


    Tonight we dive back into the hell that is the Self-Checkout debate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 59:57


    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/1C8We... The Irish Connection's “Fact of the Week”: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/wag... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Hiring Managers & Hidden Biases | A Needed Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 60:58


    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/sheet... Follow Alex Bitter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abitterjourno https://fitsmallbusiness.com/hiring-b... https://biz.source.colostate.edu/hiri... https://studyfinds.org/survey-51-of-e... https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-emplo... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Tales from Dollar Tree Hell | A Manager speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 63:21


    Tonight “Blank Stares” joins us to discuss the hell of working for Dollar Tree 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Is customer behavior getting WORSE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 57:15


    Tonight we discuss how customer behavior has seemingly gotten worse since the pandemic. Tonight's topic material: https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-emotional... https://www.nhbr.com/facing-incivilit... https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support

    Gen Z in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 52:07


    Tonight we discuss Gen Z, Millennials and the Boomer rage against both. Tonight's topic material: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-... https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadread... https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/... https://www.businessinsider.com/what-... https://ripplematch.com/insights/fict... https://www.21ninety.com/9-things-we-... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ ️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    After Christmas Layoffs, Terminations and Hour reductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 41:18


    Tis the season to cut hours and employees, let's discuss. Tonight's topic material: https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-comp... https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/jim-c... https://wwd.com/business-news/financi... Articles in Video Description Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_AvslxSwA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Work Bonuses and the problems they create

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 56:45


    Tonight we discuss bonuses and some of the pitfalls that accompany them. Tonight's topic material: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-manager-bonuses-companies-64960.html https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-employee-bonuses-37723.html https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/the-dark-side-of-performance-bonuses https://thenextweb.com/news/bonus-plans-can-incite-mutiny-instead-motivate-employees --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Training AKA the "Ghosting" of Front Line Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 52:38


    Tonight we discuss the travesty that is training in the retail industry. Topic Articles: https://www.retaildive.com/news/most-... https://retailwire.com/discussion/ret... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Latest Article: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com... ️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Steven Petrivelli | Retail Comic Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 66:50


    Tonight comic creator Steven Petrivelli joins us to discuss his excellent comic book series “RETAIL” Link to Steven Petrivelli's website: https://retail.aweb.page/i-love-comics Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO” for FREE SHIPPING! https://my-store-11348311.creator-spr... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Workplace Violations | Let's discuss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 55:51


    #walmart #amazon #bankofamerica Tonight we discuss different companies and their numerous violations and fines. Link to the violation tracker: https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirs... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO” for FREE SHIPPING! https://my-store-11348311.creator-spr... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Let's Talk Turkey | Thanksgiving & Black Friday Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 69:36


    Tonight we discuss Thanksgiving and Black Friday stories submitted by the community. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO” for FREE SHIPPING! https://my-store-11348311.creator-spr... Link to video and article links: https://youtu.be/A4e_gk9HRXU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    When Customers are TOO comfortable in your stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 53:28


    Tonight we discuss the customers that feel they have some importance or “say so” in the store you work in due to them being a long term customer. Are they lonely? Are they insane? Are they both? Let's find out….. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Tonight's Headlines: https://fortune.com/2022/11/15/walmart-raising-starting-wage-book-excerpt-still-broke-rick-wartzman/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/16/target-will-report-earnings-before-the-bell-heres-what-to-expect.html https://retailwire.com/discussion/retailers-have-scaled-way-back-on-seasonal-help-for-christmas/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-work-worth-unions-profit-value-life-balance-human-capital-labor-foce-economy-manufacturing-11668268509 https://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/analysis/item/retailers-must-prioritise-their-employees-financial-security-ahead-of-a-crucial-quarter https://www.furnituretoday.com/retailers/how-ikea-plans-to-help-employees-in-crisis/ https://www.dailydot.com/irl/liquorland-quiet-quitting-nap/ https://capitalandmain.com/why-walmart-workers-are-still-broke https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/amazon-plans-to-lay-off-10-000-employees-soon-report-3520028 https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/incivility-bad-behavior-on-the-rise-frontline-workers-survey/ https://hbr.org/2022/11/frontline-work-when-everyone-is-angry --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    The Ongoing War Against the Workforce | The MSM is 100% Complicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 59:56


    #Insider #retail #podcast Tonight Blametag joins me as we try to make sense of all of the click-bait headlines making the workforce seem to be the root of all problems. Plot twist…..they aren't. Blametag's companion piece: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com... The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ 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. Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    We're Back...Knocking the rust off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 62:14


    Tonight we knock the rdust off and get back at it! It's homecoming night with Irish Connection! 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. Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    An Evening with Shawna Potter | Lead Singer for War on Women and Author of "Making Spaces Safer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 65:01


    #waronwomen #shawnapotter #podcast On tonight's episode I am honored to announce that my guest is Shawna Potter. Shawna is the lead vocalist for the band War on Women, the author of the book “Making Spaces Safer” and host of the “But Her Lyrics” podcast. Links to Shawna's work: Buy her book “Making Spaces Safer”: https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces... Shawna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnaPotterWOW Shawna's Website: https://shawnapotter.com/ Shawna's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Shawna's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtR... War on Women: http://www.bridge9.com/waronwomen War on Women Bandcamp: https://waronwomen.bandcamp.com/ 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. Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Luxottica/Lens Crafters | Selling Shades or Shady Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 72:56


    On tonight's episode my guest discusses their time with Luxottica/Lens Crafters 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. Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Spilling it all at T(ea) Mobile w/Gilgamesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 75:27


    On tonight's episode Gilgamesh joins me to spill the Tea on their time at T-Mobile 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. Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway with ETfreshmedia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 68:27


    On tonight's episode Kris and Chrissy from ETfreshmedia join me to talk tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway outside of Area 51! Follow ETfreshmedia on their socials here: https://linktr.ee/ETFreshMedia 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. Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    The Advertising Industry with L Vago /Big Quit Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 73:23


    On tonight's episode L Vago joins me to discuss their time in the advertising industry. Big Quit Energy Website: www.bigquitenergy.com Follow Big Quit Energy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigQuitEnergy 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. Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J... //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ + “Please Don't Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    Random, Random, Random.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 66:57


    Retail, renewable energy, politicians and organic foods....this one is all over the place! We'll be back at it "proper"next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theretailwarzone/support

    The Customer is NOT always right with The Serving Times creator Matt Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 73:29


    In this episode Matt Starr, also known on Twitter as Blametag, joins me to discuss his latest The Serving Times article and his journey to satirical greatness. Follow Blametag on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlameTag The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ 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.

    To Stop or Not to Stop a Shoplifter? That is the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 75:18


    In this episode The Irish Connection and I discuss shoplifting, shrink and if it's really worth it to try to prevent it if you are not a LP or AP associate. 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.

    Retail vs the Music Industry | Is there a difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 65:34


    In this episode our guest and I discuss the differences as well as the similarities between the music industry and retail. 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.

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