Hey, I’m not just talking the hefty look or the logical definition of bulk goods but the fact that everyone seems to be taking on the big box retailers. Hmm. Must be a reason for that. Let me think. OK, got it: We save money when we buy in bulk! Sure the corollary argument is that we waste money as we have spent so called “future” dollars on products we won’t be using for a while. We are spending ahead of ourselves is what the cynics cry!
Bulk purchasing is a case of simple math: Money saved today v. Money that’s out of pocket for a while or until the goods are used up. All depends on how you calculate savings. A simple message runs through these new big boxers: No need to pay a membership fee.
Grocers such as Wegmans decided a while ago that they could rearrange their stores and find room for big containers of everyday purchases such as toilet paper, paper towels, and dish detergent. They devote an aisle or two or a section of the store to these seductively priced items. Judging by the piled-to-the sky carts, seems it’s working.
Now, Target has decided it can be a major player in this multi-pak arena. The logic is quite simple: You’re here; let us capture those dollars; no need for you to run around. They call it “The Great Save.” The simple translation is: Shop, spend, save. This is a limited time experiment (until the end of February) as in if it works, it will most logically be continued.
With the price of gas again on the upswing. Consolidated shopping seems to be more than a passing fancy. That’s why Target has also added to its grocery sections and continues to remodel its stores with greater emphasis on food items. At the same time, they are studying smaller in-city stores: Their new target audience.
Nothing complex here. Multi-paks save money.
Bring on the deals. We’ll figure out the math.
y quickly decided this item would be a popular all-day choice so its availability extends beyond 10:30AM) and mini nuggets–(Chick-n-Minis)–you know, a hand-held slider. Judging by the early morning drive-thru line, the concept must already be working.
and replace it with a “Closed” one: Permanently . That is the same story that occurred not that many weeks ago in Washington, DC with Olives, the popular Todd English restaurant just blocks from the White House. Same Scenario: “Renovation” became “Closed”. Name a city, and the story has repetitive qualities. It’s a war of the plates. Those restaurants that were merely hanging on are finding it difficult to grab an additional lifeline.
, there are still far too many individuals struggling to find footing. The grocery chains, much like the restaurants, are trying to capture some of the action. 
plush toy) by giving away a toy in the happy meals? Well, it’s summertime, and everyone’s looking for some way to get our (the consumer’s) attention.
