I'm a manager in a big box store

Well as the thread title states... I work for a huge big box store... I run the show, or I'm glued to the bull you decide. I work in a store that is growing well beyond its means.... Ask me anything....

a reply to: Aeshma

What's the latest preference in tile?

What kind of mark-up can I expect on the most popular kitchen and bath tile?

What's the real overhead if I want to "do-it-myself"?

Thanks in advance.

a reply to: Aeshma

You don't show good sales numbers you are as good as canned...good luck in your new position. It can be a tough ride with LOTS of responsibility to satisfy shareholder's needs

Can you get me a hatchimal?

What is your favorite box size?

Are these cardboard boxes?

If so, you could earn yourself a tidy commission by approaching Amazon and persuading them to buy a range of small boxes.

I'm not their only customer who gets fed up with receiving a teaspoon in a box that could house an elephant

a reply to: Dan00

Complicated question merely in the aspect where i currently work tile is a seperate department. On average anywhere from 0-20% mark up. A lot of the time certai products bring the company little to no profit if yiu have their installers do the work . The benefit at tbat point beckmes brand loyalty. If the home owner performs the project themselves the benefit for the company is in the accessories. Tools, mortar, hardy board, tile. It balances out in the end. Like i said not what i do specifically but an answer none the less. One tile vs another could mean substantial gain for the company anything with a special price that sounda like a great deal for the customer usually is a great deal for the retailer.

a reply to: Aeshma

Do you wake up in the middle of the night, soaked in sweat, unable to breathe, eyes wide and filled with terror....

As a single word fills your mind...

SHRINK.

a reply to: Skywatcher2011

123 % Growth last week. The previous year was 250% 373% over 2 years... im not worried.

a reply to: Skywatcher2011

123 % Growth last week. The previous year was 250% 373% over 2 years... im not worried.

a reply to: Skywatcher2011

123 % Growth last week. The previous year was 250% 373% over 2 years... im not worried.

a reply to: Aeshma

Very cool. I got a lot from that, Thanks!

a reply to: Hefficide

No, good question though. Shrink is running .025 this year... not bad...

a reply to: SheepDipped

As long as you have the money i can have what ever that is tiled in human ivory.

a reply to: weirdguy

9/32 OR anything metric... #s with the customer the most.

a reply to: berenike

Amazon runs a near neutral margin . They succeed in volume where my company succeeds in oportunity.

I have no idea what Big Box store is ?

a reply to: zazzafrazz

I have no idea what Big Box store is ?

Tesco Lotus ( Lotus Supercenter, Tesco Extra.)?

a reply to: Dan00

still no help
I googled it.

a reply to: zazzafrazz

Asda Edinburgh:


Better?