tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post5231864944728968331..comments2023-04-11T09:34:03.031-04:00Comments on Polybloggimous: Walgreens -- As Welcoming As...Oh, Really Unwelcoming Folks.Nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-28764589763570144472009-06-24T22:36:54.560-04:002009-06-24T22:36:54.560-04:00Finally. Someone understands.Finally. Someone understands.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-25444493555460524652009-06-24T22:12:09.104-04:002009-06-24T22:12:09.104-04:00Personally, I think I'd prefer to do my steali...Personally, I think I'd prefer to do my stealing in a more friendly environment. Just sayin'Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-5462061279758660972009-06-23T12:21:51.720-04:002009-06-23T12:21:51.720-04:00I don't go to Walgreens much but I think that ...I don't go to Walgreens much but I think that is fine if they request you to check your reusable bags as long as they let you get it during check out instead of using plastic bags. If they didn't allow that, I'd be seriously dissapointed, I mean hello green? In NJ where we have a house, there is one being built in a small town called Greenwood Lake. It looks all brand new, I hope it doesn't put the mom and pops out.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214792179573054167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-41425685797737386022009-06-22T15:32:42.567-04:002009-06-22T15:32:42.567-04:00Nope, not at my local Walgreen's, which is a t...Nope, not at my local Walgreen's, which is a ten minute walk from my place. My neighborhood is predominantly Armenian, including most of the people who work at the various stores. I don't think that means anything, quite honestly.<br /><br />As others have said, a "Check Your Bags" policy would be perfectly acceptable. I tend to prefer that anyway, since I hate lugging bags around a store.Carol Elainehttp://ordinarygoddess.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-64577947107455992902009-06-22T13:44:22.702-04:002009-06-22T13:44:22.702-04:00I haven't seen that at any Walgreen's here...I haven't seen that at any Walgreen's here in Minnesota, either.<br /><br />That sign is just stupid, the same stupid as DRM. It treats customers as <em>a priori</em> thieves, will reduce the amount of traffic in that store. A few years ago I was in Nashville at the NAMM convention (a music merchandising convention), and one of the presentations featured a gentalman showing how small mom-and-pop stores could comete with the "big box" stores like Best Buy, Wal-Mart, etc., complete with case studies of those who were doing so.<br /><br />One of the things he stressed was to get rid of the signs saying things like "shoplifters will be prosecuted" and saying how much will be charged if you bounced a check. He noted that these signs are not going to stop shoplifters, people who write bad checks, etc., and insult your honest customers. He cited studies showing that such signs both reduced the amount of foot traffic to stores, as well as reduced the amount spent in the store, often causing people to leave without spending a thing after they saw the signs.<br /><br />Many stores in my area urge you to use reusable bags, and will sell you such bags if you don't have them.<br /><br />Ask that your bags be checked or that only empty bags be allowed in the store? No problem. Signs like that one? It will guarantee I never shop there.vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-19547188218333275582009-06-22T13:32:03.685-04:002009-06-22T13:32:03.685-04:00I've never seen that sign in my Walgreen's...I've never seen that sign in my Walgreen's, either. Of course, our suburb couldn't be more white, which <em>may</em> have something to do with it.<br /><br />I would think indicating that their store policy requires that you "check your bags" or some other sign that doesn't implicitly accuse you of stealing would be a better fit if they had any intention of keeping their customers...Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-64481486490936831522009-06-22T13:26:09.176-04:002009-06-22T13:26:09.176-04:00We're hip-deep in Walgreen'ses here and I&...We're hip-deep in Walgreen'ses here and I've never seen a sign like that. I get most drug store stuff at the grocery anyway, where they don't care what reusable bags I use (we just toss 'em, folded up, in the cart and get to shoppin') and I earn percentage points off gas!Jeff Hentoszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060570930866182531noreply@blogger.com