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Default Canned pear shortage?

On Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:05:33 +0000 (UTC), jinx the minx
> wrote:

> 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.


But first, it needs to be in their warehouse to order.

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