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Tonight we discuss the impact AI will have on retail. Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/908e5465-0... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4662... https://nypost.com/2024/01/16/opinion... https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/01/1... https://www.washingtonpost.com/techno... https://www.livemint.com/companies/ne... https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/0... …

As 2023 comes to a close I felt a light-hearted and VERY random discussion was in order. Tonight we talk retail, music and all sorts of random things. We appreciate all of you that listen and we look forward to your suggestions going forward. Our community is special and if you are not part of it you are missing out. So, going forward, give us a tr…

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#grocery #chat #podcast Tonight The Irish Connection joins me to compare prices on Thanksgiving staples and discuss Black Friday/Holiday shopping nonsense for 2023. Working in Retail this holiday got you down? Are you tired of hearing Mariah Carey’s voice already? If so we have a treat for you! Check out our “Anti Mariah: song at the link below, it…

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.comBy The Retail Warzone

Tonight a Dollar Tree survivor shares their truth Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Now on Substack!!! https://theservingtimes.substack.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing Our Christmas Song: ▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Kare…

#tiktok #chat #podcast Tonight it’s time for a heart to heart… Sources for tonight: https://www.foxnews.com/us/perfect-dad-killed-suspected-cold-blooded-cvs-shoplifter-bet-aint-talking-no-more https://www.witn.com/2023/05/29/report-store-manager-killed-goldsboro-armed-robbery-was-air-force-veteran/ https://nypost.com/2023/08/30/san-francisco-store-…

Tonight we delve into some overdue retail reporting by reputable outlet Bloomberg Sources for tonight: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-09-08/us-retail-workers-are-quitting-facing-low-pay-crime-long-hours https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/albanese-dodges-on-qatar-defends-qantas-stance-20230912-p5e3vb?post=p557gn Our Sponsor: The Serv…

#chat #retail #podcast Essential Author Adam Kaat joins us to discuss his new novel "The Patron Saints of Grocery" Adams website: https://adamkaat.com/ Direct Shop link for both novels: https://adamkaat.com/shop/ Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.co…

In this Retail Warzone return episode we hear from three spouses that discuss what it has been like living with a retail manager. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – • "Pl…

Let's talk about the state of social media and it's toxicity as "X" circles the drain.... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com…

Our first full length Spotify Podcast Video --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.comBy The Retail Warzone

#chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss Leadership traits References: https://www.lollydaskal.com/leadershi... https://businesstrainingexperts.com/c... https://www.ckju.net/en/dossier/dark-... https://theinvestorsbook.com/leadersh... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episod…

#chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss the rollback of child labor protections References: https://www.epi.org/publication/child-labor-laws-under-attack/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/editorials/arkansas-child-labor.html https://www.nfib.com/advocacy/labor/ Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printa…

Community matters as does your opinions as a listener. We are going through a transition of sorts and your input is appreciated. Please submit your opinions or suggestions for the podcast to: [email protected] Also feel free to participate in any polls/questions attached to this episode via Spotify. Thanks for all of your support as we mo…

A discussion about my thoughts on the podcast, social media and the future of The Retail Warzone A link to all of my sites....Hey, YOU go buy some swag!!! https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe…

Tonight’s topic references: https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/... https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs https://refed.org/stakeholders/retail... https://www.questrmg.com/2019/08/08/f... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Tonight’…

#chatgpt #retail #podcast Tonight we have an educated retail/service industry conversation with ChatGPT ChatGTP Link: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt ChatGTP Jailbreak GitHub: https://gist.github.com/coolaj86/6f4f... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.googl…

Tonight we explore how our jobs/careers are treating us so far in 2023 Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_l... Want to watch the video with links to th…

Tonight we discuss what are “Lean” Payroll Models and why they do more harm than good. Tonight’s Topic Material: https://www.allaboutlean.com/lean-sta... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”…

On tonight’s show we delve into some of our most irritating customer behavior experiences. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_C... --- Support this pod…

Tonight let’s have a chat about the different “catch-phrases” plaguing the workforce i.e. “Quiet Quitting”, etc… Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone…

Tonight we dive back into the hell that is the Self-Checkout debate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theretailwarzone.substack.com…

It’s our Birthday!! Tonight we celebrate TWO YEARS of Industry nonsense while discussing the past, present and the future! Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.ilo.org/global/to…

If you think Hiring managers do not discriminate then think again. Tonight we discuss a problem no one in the industry is attempting to fix. At a time when the media disparages the workforce for “quiet quitting” and a bevy of other labor issues it’s important this topic be researched further. Tonight’s Topic Material: https://www.businessinsider.co…

Tonight “Blank Stares” joins us to discuss the hell of working for Dollar Tree Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.retaildive.com/news/dollar-tree-names-former-dollar-general-exec-rick-dreiling-ceo/641059/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/family-and-friends-honor-dollar-tree-employee-killed-in-machete-attack/530-bfc9299c-c6f8-4383-a365-312e2fc3…

Tonight we discuss how customer behavior has seemingly gotten worse since the pandemic. Tonight’s topic material: https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-emotional... https://www.nhbr.com/facing-incivilit... https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episo…

Tonight we discuss Gen Z, Millennials and the Boomer rage against both. Tonight’s topic material: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-... https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadread... https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/... https://www.businessinsider.com/what-... https://ripplematch.com/insights/fict... https://www.21ninety.com/9-things-we-... Our Sp…

Tis the season to cut hours and employees, let's discuss. Tonight’s topic material: https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-comp... https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/jim-c... https://wwd.com/business-news/financi... Articles in Video Description Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_AvslxSwA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

Tonight we discuss bonuses and some of the pitfalls that accompany them. Tonight’s topic material: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-manager-bonuses-companies-64960.html https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-employee-bonuses-37723.html https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/the-dark-side-of-performance-bonuses https://thenextweb.com/news/bo…

Tonight we discuss the travesty that is training in the retail industry. Topic Articles: https://www.retaildive.com/news/most-... https://retailwire.com/discussion/ret... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Latest Article: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com... ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://yout…

Tonight comic creator Steven Petrivelli joins us to discuss his excellent comic book series “RETAIL” Link to Steven Petrivelli’s website: https://retail.aweb.page/i-love-comics Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO” for FRE…

#walmart #amazon #bankofamerica Tonight we discuss different companies and their numerous violations and fines. Link to the violation tracker: https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirs... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO”…

Tonight we discuss Thanksgiving and Black Friday stories submitted by the community. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Merch Store: Use promo code “HOHOHO” for FREE SHIPPING! https://my-store-11348311.creator-spr... Link to video and article links: https…

Tonight we discuss the customers that feel they have some importance or “say so” in the store you work in due to them being a long term customer. Are they lonely? Are they insane? Are they both? Let’s find out….. Our Sponsor: The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/EssentiallyF... Tonight…

#Insider #retail #podcast Tonight Blametag joins me as we try to make sense of all of the click-bait headlines making the workforce seem to be the root of all problems. Plot twist…..they aren’t. Blametag’s companion piece: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com... The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ We all know how frustrating …

Tonight we knock the rdust off and get back at it! It’s homecoming night with Irish Connection! We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. Subscribe for more industry related con…

#waronwomen #shawnapotter #podcast On tonight’s episode I am honored to announce that my guest is Shawna Potter. Shawna is the lead vocalist for the band War on Women, the author of the book “Making Spaces Safer” and host of the “But Her Lyrics” podcast. Links to Shawna’s work: Buy her book “Making Spaces Safer”: https://www.akpress.org/making-spac…

On tonight’s episode Gilgamesh joins me to spill the Tea on their time at T-Mobile We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. Subscribe for more industry related content: https:/…

On tonight’s episode Kris and Chrissy from ETfreshmedia join me to talk tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway outside of Area 51! Follow ETfreshmedia on their socials here: https://linktr.ee/ETFreshMedia We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here…

On tonight’s episode L Vago joins me to discuss their time in the advertising industry. Big Quit Energy Website: www.bigquitenergy.com Follow Big Quit Energy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigQuitEnergy We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here t…

Retail, renewable energy, politicians and organic foods....this one is all over the place! We'll be back at it "proper"next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theretailwarzone/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thereta…

In this episode Matt Starr, also known on Twitter as Blametag, joins me to discuss his latest The Serving Times article and his journey to satirical greatness. Follow Blametag on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlameTag The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service indus…

In this episode The Irish Connection and I discuss shoplifting, shrink and if it’s really worth it to try to prevent it if you are not a LP or AP associate. We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after…

In this episode our guest and I discuss the differences as well as the similarities between the music industry and retail. We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. 🔔 Subscribe …