Tractor Supply Article

[DK35vince]

CNN for sure!
They have been making up things for a long time. Nothing new to those of us who have been there first hand and then seen how the report was twisted by them.

CNN is on my refuse to watch list.

 

[fried1765]

CNN is on my refuse to watch list.

DITTO !!!!

 

[two_bit_score]

CNN is on my refuse to watch list.

+1 more

 

[ultrarunner]

I like the Placerville TSC well enough.

But I prefer Palcerville Hardware(oldest hardware store east of the Mississippi) and Lee's Feed.

Is that the True Value on main street that still sells Gold Pans and Sluice Boxes?

 

[prof fate]

Not true - even if you go twice a year it's nice to know they same people work there - builds expertise in the employees and shows management has their act together.

I changed banks because shortly after it changed hands they had a revolving door to employees...why? Those that were there for 10 some years all left and then they constantly changed people...I was a stranger every time I went there. Some weird policy to keep shuffling employees? Do they know their stuff? A theft issues so they move em around to find it?

As for battery shack..times change. Most consumers under 35 or so don't wan't to be approached - but they want you htere if htey need help. A sign of the changing times.

If I'm going to any store enough to recognize employees, I'm going too much. They ain't social clubs.

 

[two_bit_score]

If I'm going to any store enough to recognize employees, I'm going too much. They ain't social clubs.

Maybe not with you. To a lot of people the relationship with employees or owners of places one frequently goes is important.

I like to see the same people at my bank, grocery store, clothing store, TSC, places I eat often, car wash, etc. I like to know some of them.

When I step through the door at a certain cafe in downtown Corpus Christi the waiter I have known for years pours me a cup of coffee and sits it at my regular table. He brings me the same order every time.

I don't think I know anyone who looks at it the way you say you do.



TBS

 

[Oaktree]

Most consumers under 35 or so don't wan't to be approached - but they want you htere if htey need help. A sign of the changing times.

I'm pushing 70 and that's my preference too.

 

[ultrarunner]

Maybe not with you. To a lot of people the relationship with employees or owners of places one frequently goes is important.

I like to see the same people at my bank, grocery store, clothing store, TSC, places I eat often, car wash, etc. I like to know some of them.

When I step through the door at a certain cafe in downtown Corpus Christi the waiter I have known for years pours me a cup of coffee and sits it at my regular table. He brings me the same order every time.

I don't think I know anyone who looks at it the way you say you do.



TBS

It is like that with me... come in and my drink is set and order placed without asking...

Went grocery shopping after church this morning with Mom in tow... as we get out the homeless greeted me... as in we all know each other... the cashiers knows me as does the baker...

I work a stone's throw away and the homeless that greeted me are often the same ones I have to wake up at 4:30 in the morning so I can get the Surgery Waiting room doors open for business.

As we were leaving the Oakland Coliseum Commissioner was driving in and waved...

Mom kept saying how to you know all these people... I said I do get around and friendly to all... especially the homeless population because I can't be at work 24/7 and one of our managers really ticked off a few and there was a huge uptick in problems... broken windows, bottles, etc...

I simply outline the facts... we are open for business so time to get up and out...

Police have little time for any of this... reality of the times.

I find the employees that have been around for a long time invaluable to get me in and out... and they appreciate a friendly face as much as the next person...

The local JC Penney has one sales person in the Men's Wear department... 25 years and I swear he remembers every customer even the ones that shop once a year... they would be well if they could clone a thousand of him... the service is outstanding... tell him what you are looking for... trip, business, vacation and he brings a selection with sale items forefront... and this is JC Penney.

I know people that have moved and still come back so shop with him...

Medicare has a random survey sent out to patients... it is a huge deal if you are a Health Care provider... one of the areas is Check-In/Admitting... we had a lot of turnover at the front desk and some security issues and our numbers showed it... so Admin asks if I could help out from 5 am to 9 am... and use the front desk as my desk for reports and calls...

In 3 months the numbers went from 78 to 98.7 satisfaction.... it was all about being there for the patient and building a repour... having me around also freed up the clerks to they could exclusively concentrate on the patient they were helping...

We went from the lowest to highest and other sister facilities wanted to know how... my CEO said it changed when the Chief Engineer started spending time at Patient Intake...

 

[two_bit_score]

^^^^^^^You are exactly right Ultra. ^^^^^^

 

[oosik]

I guess there is one over in Coeur 'd Alene, ID. Never been in the store.