Janet B > wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:35:21 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 7/30/2015 11:33 PM, jinx the minx wrote:
>>>> You should be asking YOUR STORE what THEIR issue is getting/keeping them
>>>> in
>>
>
> snip
> I don't go there often because
>> of the high prices, or Winco because of the distance. Target doesn't sell
>> the little cans and neither do the organic type stores.
>
> Write down exactly what you want on a piece of paper. Do you remember
> the brand? Take the piece of paper to the customer service desk at
> Winco. Request that they stock the item for you,. I usually get what
> I want in 2 days, only once did it take longer. The person behind the
> desk will pass your note to the person who does the ordering for the
> canned fruit section. I have never had them refuse a request from me.
> Don't ask a clerk at the checkout or in the aisle. They have nothing
> to do with stock maintenance.
> Janet US

Great advice (not that she wants it!). Almost all large chain stores have
"contact us" email links on their websites as well. It's always worked for
me, since I know the request will be funneled to those that can actually do
something about it and not to the "dead air" on the floor.
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jinx the minx