Saturday, June 20, 2020
Artemis Fowl Movie Review
Disney tries really hard to make a franchise apart from their acquired Marvel brand. Did they succeed? Watch my review to find out.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Dollar Store Plus? No more $1 Only store? Say It Isn't So!
Dollar Trees are trying out Dollar Tree Plus, a concept where they take some of the items from Family Dollar in locations where there is both a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combined distribution center nearby, at putting some of those items in Dollar Trees (taking up valuable real estate imo) in order to give more options.
What doesn't make sense to me is the CEO of Dollar Tree said that Dollar Tree has been doing so well so he wants to do something different in order to evolve.
However,
“The Dollar Tree banner has one of the most unique, differentiated and defensible brand concepts in all of value retail,” the company notes. “The one-dollar fixed-price point has been a critical element of Dollar Tree’s success, generating deep customer loyalty and strong historical performance.”
What doesn't make sense to me is the CEO of Dollar Tree said that Dollar Tree has been doing so well so he wants to do something different in order to evolve.
However,
“The Dollar Tree banner has one of the most unique, differentiated and defensible brand concepts in all of value retail,” the company notes. “The one-dollar fixed-price point has been a critical element of Dollar Tree’s success, generating deep customer loyalty and strong historical performance.”
The way I see it is Dollar Tree bought Family Dollar so why try to combine?
Now Family Dollar is ailing and Dollar Tree will close up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year turning some 200+ Family Dollars into Dollar Trees during 2019.
They say they have no plans to go up in standard price for the entire store, but this still makes me nervous.
If it ain't broke don't fix it. People go to Dollar Tree because it's the ONLY $1 for everything store. You will have to re brand & then compete with every other "dollar" store out there. You corner your market as is. I always hit Dollar Tree first before I shop anywhere else for non-food items. If they continue this or if, God forbid, change their stores to have differentiating prices, they will no longer have my loyalty.
If you wanna evolve, keep evolving in your design style. all the cute new items that remind me of the Target Dollar Spot. Evolve by bringing in new buyers & stylists. Make it hipper by changing the look of the store & marketing.
What do ya'll think about this Dollar Tree Plus experiment?
What is your favorite "dollar" store?
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Deceptions End Short Film (Halo Reach Machinima)
Deceptions End Short Film (Halo Reach Machinima) Listen for my VO.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Campus Carry: Should people be allowed to carry guns on campus?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer:
My husband spent 10 years in active duty military as a cop and is now ANG & has trained me, who's never held a weapon before meeting him. I'm a good shot with no mental health problems. Anyone can be trained. As long as the state has high standards like SC, ND, etc for obtaining a permit I have no problem with it. Mandated gun safety & training hours (20-30) then a gun law/gun safety test then a shooting test where to pass you must have 85% accuracy from a 15ft distance target. (That the SC standard btw) Plus no one under 21 can carry. Also all 50 states should have mental health records included in the background check with no loopholes whatsoever. Students and teachers who are immature and dumb are not going to pass because they are going to say something dumb at their test or show off and get failed. These instructors are serious. There not DMV workers passing kids in driving tests. For these instructors, it's a lifestyle and they don't want dumb people carrying guns anymore than you do. Everyone imo should go to a gun range sometime and get some instruction. It's an eye opener. I cried the first time I shot because I was scared. I realized that was illogical. With training, I now see it as a tool. Carrying a gun is a lifestyle that takes commitment. People not committed will not pass these tests, will not be able to handle the responsibility, and will stop trying because at the end of the day they obviously don't care that much if they were serious about training/studying. People with bad intentions will always find guns. Carrying a gun doesn't turn you into a bad person. Well that's my take. What's yours? Let me know in the comments, and let's have a civilized discussion.
Long answer:
My husband spent 10 years in active duty military as a cop and is now ANG & has trained me, who's never held a weapon before meeting him. I'm a good shot with no mental health problems. Anyone can be trained. As long as the state has high standards like SC, ND, etc for obtaining a permit I have no problem with it. Mandated gun safety & training hours (20-30) then a gun law/gun safety test then a shooting test where to pass you must have 85% accuracy from a 15ft distance target. (That the SC standard btw) Plus no one under 21 can carry. Also all 50 states should have mental health records included in the background check with no loopholes whatsoever. Students and teachers who are immature and dumb are not going to pass because they are going to say something dumb at their test or show off and get failed. These instructors are serious. There not DMV workers passing kids in driving tests. For these instructors, it's a lifestyle and they don't want dumb people carrying guns anymore than you do. Everyone imo should go to a gun range sometime and get some instruction. It's an eye opener. I cried the first time I shot because I was scared. I realized that was illogical. With training, I now see it as a tool. Carrying a gun is a lifestyle that takes commitment. People not committed will not pass these tests, will not be able to handle the responsibility, and will stop trying because at the end of the day they obviously don't care that much if they were serious about training/studying. People with bad intentions will always find guns. Carrying a gun doesn't turn you into a bad person. Well that's my take. What's yours? Let me know in the comments, and let's have a civilized discussion.
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