I like power-shopping. That’s the “art” of entering a store and gathering the necessary items in record time, within ten to fifteen minutes. Small convenience stores don’t count, they are designed for quick purchases—you’re in and you’re out. The real key to power-shopping lies in knowing the store layout. So, when major stores in town decide to renovate and/or super size, take skates and get ready to wonder and wander. Has anyone seen the soap?
In this area, over the past three years, at least three major stores have undergone renovations. Once shelves are shuffled around, merchandise can quickly pop up in aisles that used to be empty spaces. During a renovation, from start to finish, everything is in flux. Stores should distribute floor maps as soon as a customer walks in the door. The greeter could smile, wave and say, “Hello! Here’s today’s floor plan. Good Luck!” Wave back. You won’t see them anytime soon. I don’t know what renovations mean for store prices or the local economy, but I know what it means for me—confusion!
Fear not! The tips necessary to survive a store renovation are similar to what’s needed to survive a hike. Watch and learn:
In addition to those great strategies, be prepared to take or purchase a bottle of water and some gum for the journey.
Power-shopping (and hiking) is a lot like life. If you don’t know where you’re going, you’re bound to be easily lost or distracted along the way. Eventually, you’ll wind up somewhere, doing something, but probably not where you wanted to be or doing what you should be doing.
Have you ever felt lost in life? How did you handle that time and how did you get back on track?
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