We had a visitor yesterday. A former employee had stopped in and made it a point to say, 'Hi'. I have to admit that it was really good to see an old, familiar face - especially one that was so well liked.
The first reaction from our old friend was, "What has happened?" She commented on how 'dead' it was, meaning both the traffic as well as the employees. It was clear that she was remembering the old days and how we use to be.
When you walked in the door, you could just feel the 'vibe'. The hustle and bustle of a busy store and the employees who were not only friendly but, people that customers knew that they could count on. The place had a definite air about it. And in those days, this particular store was known for being the only one of it's kind that was associated with the company.
But as it has been captured in this Blog, things have changed.
The employees are truly beat down, we have lost a tremendous amount of talent, most of the loyal customers are gone, we have lost what we were known for - low prices, fresh produce - and the ever changing faces that now occupy the floor. All of this has changed what use to be to, what it is now. And these are just not my personal observances instead, these are the very statements made to me by customers; former and present.
The old, neighborhood grocery atmosphere is gone - so to speak.
This former employee was shocked as to what she was witnessing and then she left.
There was nothing left to say!
Talk at ya later!
The first reaction from our old friend was, "What has happened?" She commented on how 'dead' it was, meaning both the traffic as well as the employees. It was clear that she was remembering the old days and how we use to be.
When you walked in the door, you could just feel the 'vibe'. The hustle and bustle of a busy store and the employees who were not only friendly but, people that customers knew that they could count on. The place had a definite air about it. And in those days, this particular store was known for being the only one of it's kind that was associated with the company.
But as it has been captured in this Blog, things have changed.
The employees are truly beat down, we have lost a tremendous amount of talent, most of the loyal customers are gone, we have lost what we were known for - low prices, fresh produce - and the ever changing faces that now occupy the floor. All of this has changed what use to be to, what it is now. And these are just not my personal observances instead, these are the very statements made to me by customers; former and present.
The old, neighborhood grocery atmosphere is gone - so to speak.
This former employee was shocked as to what she was witnessing and then she left.
There was nothing left to say!
Talk at ya later!
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