Clothing styles frequently change with the trends and the seasons, so it’s reasonable to wonder where stores are getting their clothing and how they can keep up with changing inventory and demand. So, how do stores get new clothes? Clothes are purchased wholesale from manufacturers and resold at a marked-up price in-store. In the case of…
Oh, Starbucks, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. The whipped cream, the caramel sauce, the chai tea, the matcha latte, and mocha cookie crumble. I first became addicted to your rich, bold caffeinated goodness in college. Now, I’m hooked for life. And with the plethora of options at Starbucks, I will always…
You’re on your way to work and craving a Frappuccino. Great, there’s a Starbucks nearby, but you only have a 50 dollar bill when you check your wallet. Will Starbucks take your large bill? While there is no official Starbucks policy against taking 50 dollar bills, some individual locations may refuse large bills due to…
The last time that you returned something to a store, the chances are that they asked to see your method of payment. In particular, purchases made with credit and debit cards usually involve a refund issued to that card. And while a store clerk can technically issue a refund to a different card or give…
It can be exciting to receive a gift card for your favorite store mainly because it gives you a reason to go to that particular store rather than using an excuse to use the money towards other expenses. But, since these are typically not registered automatically on a website or account, it can be hard…
If you are a business owner, consider whether to install self-checkout kiosks to boost efficiency for you and your customers. Decreased labor costs, a smoother checkout experience, and minimal contact are certainly pros for both you and your customers. Artificial intelligence associated with these machines has continued to advance, allowing retailers to identify suspicious behavior from potential thieves. So,…
Customers love a fully stocked store, and even better if you can get your favorite products from one store all in one shopping trip. Before you shop, you can go directly to a big box store app or website to create a pick-up order. This will simultaneously confirm that something you want to buy is…
With the wide variety of methods available to access data, pay for items, and use reward memberships, many consumers may wonder if stores will accept digital copies of traditionally physical items. For example, will a store accept a scanned receipt to return an item? Whether or not a store accepts a scanned receipt image as…
You’re in Walmart, and you need to have a spare key made. You vaguely remember that Walmart used to make keys for customers, and you’re wondering if that’s still possible. Where would you go? Does Walmart make keys? Walmart allows customers to make their keys with the help of a self-service key-cutting kiosk, typically located…
Sometimes we are so caught up with everything we have to do that we may need to remember a certain membership card at home or even the entire wallet. With today’s technology which practically allows for everything to be at your fingertips with the smartphone, I have wondered if Costco would allow entrance and shopping…