On 8/12/2016 9:05 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:39:45 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 8/12/2016 7:53 PM, wrote:
>>> Don't they have any concerns about drivers being over the limit after
>>> they leave?
>>
>> The concept is new to me. I'd have that concern, for sure.
>
> You're suggesting banning all bars and restaurants from serving
> alcohol, too? How is that any different?
>
> -sw
>
Of course not. But I don't exect my grocery store to *be* a bar.

Jill

On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 09:27:07 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 06:55:07 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 8/12/2016 9:05 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:39:45 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 8/12/2016 7:53 PM, wrote:
>>>>> Don't they have any concerns about drivers being over the limit after
>>>>> they leave?
>>>>
>>>> The concept is new to me. I'd have that concern, for sure.
>>>
>>> You're suggesting banning all bars and restaurants from serving
>>> alcohol, too? How is that any different?
>>>
>> Of course not. But I don't exect my grocery store to *be* a bar.
>
>Or a restaurant. But they are. They even give away free samples of
>beer and wine. They also have events where you can buy tickets for
>bigger pours at any of 8-15 different stations set up by the
>distributors and/or manufacturers.
>
>Back to the pint though, a grocery store serving alcohol isn't any
>different than a bar, restaurant, or art gallery.
>
>-sw

Personally I think there is - admit I find it difficult to explain
why. I think perhaps because if I am going to other places, such as
bars, restaurants, then booze belongs there, or will be there. However
going for groceries - at most there might be free samples of food but
I find booze, over the top.

Are they trying to loosen you up so you spend more? I also don't like
to think of a parent getting the groceries, imbibing free samples then
driving home with kids in the vehicles.

On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:32:39 -0300, wrote:


>Are they trying to loosen you up so you spend more?

It at least keeps people in the store longer, spending more.

Some people would view it as a convenience, I see it more as training
people to consume even more... even while they're already buying stuff
to consume. I mean really, can't people shop without cramming
something down their neck? Can't even burn off any calories from the
minimal exercise they get from pushing a trolley

Cup holders in trolleys is another example.

On 8/13/2016 6:05 PM, Je�us wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:32:39 -0300, wrote:
>
>
>> Are they trying to loosen you up so you spend more?
>
> It at least keeps people in the store longer, spending more.
>
> Some people would view it as a convenience, I see it more as training
> people to consume even more... even while they're already buying stuff
> to consume. I mean really, can't people shop without cramming
> something down their neck? Can't even burn off any calories from the
> minimal exercise they get from pushing a trolley
>
> Cup holders in trolleys is another example.
>
>
I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts. I also don't eat
or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.

Jill

On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 18:28:41 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 8/13/2016 6:05 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:32:39 -0300, wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Are they trying to loosen you up so you spend more?
>>
>> It at least keeps people in the store longer, spending more.
>>
>> Some people would view it as a convenience, I see it more as training
>> people to consume even more... even while they're already buying stuff
>> to consume. I mean really, can't people shop without cramming
>> something down their neck? Can't even burn off any calories from the
>> minimal exercise they get from pushing a trolley
>>
>> Cup holders in trolleys is another example.
>>
>>
>I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts.

Nor I, although I have heard of them.

>I also don't eat
>or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
>shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
>you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.

I used to make sure I wasn't hungry when shopping, these days I find
I'm disciplined enough that being hungry doesnt make me buy more than
normal. It's a good idea though. If anything I'm too good at talking
myself out of buying something at the supermarket, which I do regret
occasionally.

On 2016-08-13 6:28 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Cup holders in trolleys is another example.
>>
>>
> I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts. I also don't eat
> or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
> shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
> you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.

I agree that it is a good idea not to shop when hungry. I do not buy
drinks or food items to consume while shopping. I have been known to try
food samples that I have been offered, but I can't think of any that
inspired me to buy the product. On the contrary, most of them have been
disappointing. I especially remember once having a sample of hummus and
it was so terrible I was surprised that they would be giving out samples
of something so bad. They would have had a better chance of selling the
product on people willing to pay to try it because anyone who sampled it
would be nuts to buy it.

On 8/13/2016 6:44 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2016-08-13 6:28 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts. I also don't eat
>> or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
>> shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
>> you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.
>
> I agree that it is a good idea not to shop when hungry. I do not buy
> drinks or food items to consume while shopping. I have been known to try
> food samples that I have been offered, but I can't think of any that
> inspired me to buy the product. On the contrary, most of them have been
> disappointing. I especially remember once having a sample of hummus and
> it was so terrible I was surprised that they would be giving out samples
> of something so bad. They would have had a better chance of selling the
> product on people willing to pay to try it because anyone who sampled it
> would be nuts to buy it.
>
>
I see the occasional 'Demo Dollies'. They are rarely, if ever, offering
samples of anything I'd consider buying. I simply say "no thank you"
and keep walking.

I don't know about everyone else. I don't go to the grocery store with
grazing or trying to get a free lunch/snack in mind.

Don't get me started on hummus.

Jill

On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 18:44:39 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>I especially remember once having a sample of hummus and
>it was so terrible I was surprised that they would be giving out samples
>of something so bad.

Maybe it was humus and they were supposed to set up the stall in a
garden store.

On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:28:48 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:

> I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts. I also don't eat
> or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
> shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
> you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.

There are people who pretty much live with a cup of something in their
hand--coffee, Coke, Slurpees. I can see why the grocery store would
want to accommodate them.

There's a cupholder in the carts where I shop. I lay my shopping
list across it. (Uh-oh. I've re-started the shopping list controversy.)

Cindy Hamilton

On 8/14/2016 7:52 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> There are people who pretty much live with a cup of something in their
> hand--coffee, Coke, Slurpees. I can see why the grocery store would
> want to accommodate them.
>
> There's a cupholder in the carts where I shop. I lay my shopping
> list across it. (Uh-oh. I've re-started the shopping list controversy.)

Why? The cup holder is a great place to put your phone. Oh, wait ...
you mean a paper list. Ooops.

I think they have cupholders on the carts where I shop, I noticed
it once. Don't care about it, I don't carry a drink around. They
might have gone the way of the calculators they used to have
attached to the cart handle.

nancy