I agree about the time suck involved with getting an employee to unlock an item. But another security device I have notice the last few years that has also annoyed the hell out of me are the cameras. Ok, I understand that, but walking into an empty aisle at Walmart and there is a chime alerting us that, yes we are being recorded! It is madding! This drives my ADD mind crazy. I hate all notifications, so why make this so obvious?
It's like entering a 7-11. Over. and Over. and Over again. Just. So. Irritating. But maybe that's just me. I don't ever notice anybody else annoyed by it.
I'm not in retail but my Dad worked as a store manage his entire career so I connect with your stories. As a shopper I can say you're dead on with the impact this plexiglass jail stuff will have on sales. I'm not going to a store that is doing this. Just won't. I absolutely do not want a to have to flag down help to make a purchase and I don't want to be followed around.
I've recently been wanting to do more in-person shopping rather than online so I can see the items beforehand and make a better informed decision. Problem is, the stores have changed. Most of the ones I go to don't have much in stock. You have to go to their online portal to buy, which entirely defeats my purpose for going in person. I don't want an entirely online experience. It's handy at times but there are a lot of downsides too.
I agree about the time suck involved with getting an employee to unlock an item. But another security device I have notice the last few years that has also annoyed the hell out of me are the cameras. Ok, I understand that, but walking into an empty aisle at Walmart and there is a chime alerting us that, yes we are being recorded! It is madding! This drives my ADD mind crazy. I hate all notifications, so why make this so obvious?
I didn't even know this was happening. I'm sure the company thinks they're deterring theft, but a sign would suffice.
I didn't know this either up until a few years ago, but I guess people stealing personal hygiene products at Walmart is an issue.
It's like entering a 7-11. Over. and Over. and Over again. Just. So. Irritating. But maybe that's just me. I don't ever notice anybody else annoyed by it.
OMG - that's super annoying. I can't imagine working there with that going on all day.
I'm not in retail but my Dad worked as a store manage his entire career so I connect with your stories. As a shopper I can say you're dead on with the impact this plexiglass jail stuff will have on sales. I'm not going to a store that is doing this. Just won't. I absolutely do not want a to have to flag down help to make a purchase and I don't want to be followed around.
I've recently been wanting to do more in-person shopping rather than online so I can see the items beforehand and make a better informed decision. Problem is, the stores have changed. Most of the ones I go to don't have much in stock. You have to go to their online portal to buy, which entirely defeats my purpose for going in person. I don't want an entirely online experience. It's handy at times but there are a lot of downsides too.
Yes!!! There are more pieces to this puzzle as you said. Thanks for clearly pointing them out!!