Addendum: The Wall Street Darling

So, as I had previously written, the store with all the smiling faces everywhere had become the new “Darling of main street”.  Well, new data has emerged to support my theory in that post.  More economists and financial analysts have weighed in on the subject with information confirming ole Grumpy’s theory.

Data coming out now indicates that the king of discount stores sold more groceries than they normally do in a year based on year-over-year sales stats.  Proving that they have stolen customers away from the more “upscale” stores with lower pricing.  This certainly confirms the theory that customers are spending less and looking for discounts and savings.

The data also showed the increased amount of discount shopping for non-food products and durable goods (anything that is hard constructed i.e. a shovel).  Within this data, there are obvious trends that are emerging about this so-called “robust economy”, that are indicating the desire for cheaper goods and the decrease of disposable income spending.  It could also mean that there is a decrease in people eating out at restaurants and are opting for cooking at home on the cheap.

So, the next time you are out shopping and realize that you are not getting as much for your money, change stores to the place with smiling faces and enjoy the lack of customer service.  The next time you hear a talking head or someone you know try to tell you how great this economy is, tell them to go piss up a rope!

Talk to Ya Later

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