7 Eleven on steroids

I haven't been to a 7-11 since I stopped getting high decades ago.
That's the only way to go to a 7-11.

If you want the savings, then you need to carry the appropriate card
for it, it is not the store's responsibility to keep one on hand to
scan for you. If you just can't bear to carry the card then don't
expect a discount.

I doubt the employees have any say into when they stock the shelves,
they can't just suddenly decide to do it at night and make the putting
away of new items the responsibility of a different shift.

If the store bothers you this much perhaps finding a new store to go
to would be better.

Good feedback on the stocking and the middle-of-the-aisle displays. I
hate those displays also, they seem to often be in front of a product
I want. For the stocking, I'm sure the employees don't mind(or if
they do they shouldn't) if you ask them for a product they might be
able to reach while stocking that you can't. In other words, you
aren't disrupting their work.

I don't agree about the savings card though. Basically, they are
offering you a discount in exchange for your information. Buying it
in a way. They get something, you get something. It's totally
voluntary and if you don't want to give out your information, you
don't get the discount. Seems fair to me.

If you want a savings card, you have to agree to the terms and
conditions. If you don't like the terms then do not get the card.

Employees are not required to provide one for you.

is a 7-11 on steroids a GOOD thing or a BAD thing?

I don't carry savings cards either, most stores are more then happy to
look up your card using your phone number. That works well enough for
me. If the store doesnt offer that option I don't use the card there,
but I don't expect to get the additional savings.

I do most of my shopping at our local Festival, which sits really well
with my son, who works at Pick'n'Save.
I prefer the selection and quality of produce and meats.

If I do happen to be at Pick'n'Save, and the person in front of me
does not have a card, I'll offer mine. I have it in my hand anyway.

While not ideal to stock the shelves during the day, perhaps they had
a run on certain sale items, or a shipment was delayed and they had
run out of that particular stock. I am sure you would rather they
filled the shelves with the items you needed than not have any out at
all.

As for the MVP card -I am with Olie - you don't have to carry a card
but then don't expect the savings that come with having one. You made
that choice.

I think OP is comparing Food Lion to a 7 Eleven.

I don't worry about "disrupting" an employee who's stocking. I say,
"Excuse me", or I ask, "Can you hand me a 24-oz. bottle of Heinz
ketchup, please?"

I agree with you that middle-of-aisle displays are annoying,
especially when another shopper parks a cart directly across the aisle
from one.

If you don't want to carry an MVP card, don't. But also don't expect
the savings that accompany one. In our area, a store can look up your
frequent-buyer account if you provide your phone number.

Tricia V.,

The 7/11's I have been in have a front door and that is it. All
deliveries come through that door and go straight to the aisles for
stocking.

Most likely the truck arrives during the day ( when the staff is there
) and the goods have to be shelved then due to storage constraints.

I'm not up on what an MVP card is so I won't go there.

Good luck getting unfettered access in the future.

BillR.