Happy Easter everyone!!
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I went to bed the other night and must have had a Rip Van Winkle moment as I've awoken some months later!
Let me explain. Yesterday, I went into Tesco's Extra and saw a whole host of Easter products filling the shelves in the Seasonal aisle.
In my mind, only the other day it was Christmas but I must be exisiting in some parallel universe. If not, then Tesco's must be wishing our lives away by ensuring the seasons of the Earth are sped up for the sake of consumerism.
Tesco's don't seem content with attempting to dominate and influence every aspect of our lives through their dominance in retailing and the services they offer, but they now appear to want to control the laws of nature and the universe!
So just in case I miss some seasonal celebration, and in keeping with Tesco's need to rush the seasons of the year..... here's hoping you all had an excellent 2012!!
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Oh my Parchester, consumerism is well and truly alive!
What I love at this time of year is the 'sale' of surplus Christmas goods for next year ... cards, crackers, decorations etc. And often at dramatic discounts. This could bring a whole new wave of sales one year in advance at bargain prices ... in fact, wouldn't it be brilliant to have a new website dedicated to it.
But back to your point, cramming the shelves with Easter fare in the last few days of December is to my mind a tad contemptuous. Unless of course it's all heavily discounted which I cannot imagine. I remember ( back to my youth ) when the seasons were clearly demarcated ... you know, March winds, April Rain, June sunshine, September mists, December frost and snow, and we all knew where we stood ... nowadays, we have to spend, spend, spend .. come rain or shine!
When I went into the Range two or three week's before Christmas I wanted some new bulbs for the Christmas tree I had purchased the year before. When I politely asked where the spare bulbs were kept she answered (whilst chewing her gum). Don't know, I hate Christmas and I'll be glad when it's all over. We are emptying the shelves of all the Christmas goods today, thank God. I was really warmed by her tender personality and went away with such a good feeling. I am a fibber too at times and my real reaction was. Miserable Scrooge, you shouldn't be
working in a shop that sells millions of pounds worth of Christmas products if you don't like being in the Sales industry. Her reaction was a real dampner to the festive season. I know they probably do get fed up with Christmas but at least they are lucky enough to be in a warm, nice shop and a nice easy job at the end of it. Well that's my grouch for the day and now off my chest and I feel better for having said what I think even if I didn't say anything whilst in the shop.
Now to the subject in hand Easter.
I agree with you Parchester, it is far too early and really spoils the Easter message, etc. We shall be sick and tired by all the advertisements long before Easter is here and the wining and wittering by children for easter eggs will drive their parents potty and on this note I wish everyone a
Happy New Year on the Forum and hoping it will be good to all.
I couldn't agree more Sabre.
We have a Range store near where I live and I remember the clamour for jobs when they first advertised for staff. I met many people who applied, all mature folk with a wealth of retail skills to offer. None of them were successful and I heard that the store was actually staffed by much younger staff, all on minimum wage contracts. I guess it's all about profit and customer satisfaction comes way down the list. Modern Day retailing eh?
Some shops are absolutely first class with their salespersons but others really leave a lot to be desired. Can't really be bothered to serve you and it's a real trial poor things. When I was in sales and trained girls for the Customer Services the main person was the customer and even when you knew they weren't right you couldn't say so.
I was in the Halifax bank yesterday and waiting in the queue to be served. There were two people serving and one just messing about pretending to be busy. After a great yawn, when I thought I was going to be sucked into his big mouth he condescended to serve me. Had a late night last night did you ? He just stared and suddenly
came to life. Well he moved!!! I needed a very small transaction and it took him ages. No wonder it costs so much to run the banks when dopey gits like that are serving you and taking twice as long as necessary.
My eldest has a Saturday job in a local store, and on Christmas Eve was told to take down all the Christmas decorations and clear the shelves for the Easter eggs to go out!
My daughter wasn't at all impressed, luckily the shop got busy and she had a valid excuse not to do it :)
Year's ago when I worked at Asda they did the same thing and it ruined my Christmas. Everywhere was stripped of trimmings and anything to do with Christmas. There were still customers shopping and I was pretty disgusted as were they.
Aaaaargh and pulling of hair!!! I'm surprised they haven't got the 2013 calendars for sale as we seem to be in a time machine.
Don't give them ideas Sidesalad!
Don't worry, Sidesalad, the world ends on 21.12.2012...
http://www.december2012endofworld.com/
...so not much point in putting out those 2013 calendars and diaries! :-)
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