Adding lagniappe: something extra

[kexej28769@nongnue]

You may find that your customers value the lightbulb moment of being able to support local businesses when they want to send something that shipping is a service you’ll want to continue to offer year-round. And not just for gifts… customers are already signaling in full force that they love having merchandise shipped to them!


For the past few years, economists have reported that Americans are spending more on restaurants than on groceries. I see a combination of a desire for experiences and convenience. in this don't you? turkey number data been joked that someone needs to invent a food that takes photos of itself for social sharing! What can you do to capitalize on this desire for convenience and experience in your business?

The "joy" part of the holidays is all about cards, carols, and customs, but how often do customers actually feel joy when they shop these days ? Granted, running to the store for a box of cereal may not require aesthetic satisfaction, but shouldn't we expect some joy in our shopping experiences, especially when we're buying gifts that are meant to spread goodwill?

When my great-grandmother got tired of shopping at the Emporium in San Francisco, one of the many sales clerks would lead her to the soft atmosphere of the Ladies Lounge to refresh her weary feet on an automatic massager. She could dine at a variety of well-appointed in-store restaurants at a variety of prices. Money was often tight, but she could happily search the “bargain basement.” There were rides on the holiday roof for the kids, and the holiday window beckoned passersby to stop and stare in wonder. Grandma, an immigrant from Ireland, made the most of the few dollars she had in her purse.