#shopping & retail

[foldingfittedsheets]

Every sales job I’ve worked has that one item. The white whale. The biggest ticket you can sell. The sale you brag about when you’re chatting with other industry people.

When I sold mattresses it was a split king adjustable base. That’s two twin extra long mattresses next to each other to make a king, but each side can move independently. They’re insanely expensive and honestly kind’ve impractical but it was the biggest ticket thing to sell.

When I sold sex toys though our white whale was the 20lb ass. It was a female pelvis, a cut out from the waist to the tops of the thighs. It was hyper realistic material and cost about $500. I definitely had bigger tickets but not in one item typically.

In my time at the sex shop, I sold three. Each time was completely different in terms of how the guy acted about buying it. The first man was a little embarrassed and shy about it. I was professional and supportive as I rang it up. Once I handed him the receipt he looked at the box. Then he looked at me.

If you’ve ever wondered how big a box has to be to fit a 20lb ass let me just tell you: it’s pretty damn big. It’s an uncomfortably large armful of box and every side has a picture of the sex toy inside on it. It’s not subtle.

“Could I get a bag….?”

There was no bag that existed that could possibly contain all that ass. “Hang on,” I told him.

I got scissors and tape and covered the box in cut up black bags. Looking relieved he picked up his purchase and left.

The next man to buy one carried it proudly to the counter; self assured and not embarrassed in the least. When I said I didn’t have a bag, but I could wrap it for him he gave a hearty shrug and hefted it into his arms, marching out the door with the butt on full display.

The last man to get one was just kind’ve an odd guy. Not creepy, but eccentric. We got along great, and as I rang him up I said, “Well one guy wanted his taped over, and one guy carried it out. What would you prefer?”

“There’s no bags?”

“No store bags. I think our jumbo trash bags in the back might fit it….?” It seemed rude to suggest putting a $500 item into a trash bag, but he wasn’t bothered.

He considered this then said, “Bring me the trash bag.”

When I delivered it to him he still managed to surprise me. Instead of shoving the huge box into it he opened the box. He took out his new $500 sex toy, and all the little things it came with, tipping them unceremoniously into the trash bag.

“There! Now I don’t have to deal with the box later!”

I was slightly stunned but agreed that I could easily deal with the trash. Then in a move I still think about with delight he flung the trash bag over his shoulder like a Santa with a sack full of ass and sauntered out the door.

If this or my other escapades made you laugh you could pop a tip into my Ko-fi! For more like this check my tag "ffs foibles".

#ffs foibles #funny #story #writing #story time #sex shop #retail #funny story

[yodaprod]

Let's go to the mall

Pyramid Mall, Plattsburg NY (1978)

Source: Youtube/Vampire Robot

#mall #interior #shopping #retail #1970s #70s #70's #1978

[evan-collins90]

Selections from the book, Shopping Centers & Malls 3 (1990) - Pt. 1

1. Chesterfield Towne Center (1988/1990)

2. Bridgewater Commons (1988)

3. Burlington Mall (1988)

4. Georgetown Mall Phase II (1987)

5-6. Countryside Mall (1989)

7-8. Galleria at Southpointe (1989)

9. Fairview Mall (1988)

10. Maplewood Mall (1988)

11. Hamilton Place (1987)

12. Holly Hill Mall (1988)

#80s #90s #design #interior design #1990s #1980s #interiors #architecture #malls #mall #shopping #my scans #festival marketplace #retail

[byler-alarmist]

Do people know most paper receipts are harmful to their health?

I'm going to get up on my soapbox for a minute, but do people realize how pretty much everyone is being overloaded with endocrine disruptors like BPA/BPS on a near-daily basis??

I don't think many people understand that ever since most of the world transitioned to thermal paper receipts (cheaper than ink), almost every receipt you handle from the gas station to the grocery store to the Square terminal printer at the local co-op is coated with Bisphenol-A (BPA) or its chemical cousin Bisphenol-S (BPS).

These chemicals have not only been proven to cause reproductive harm to human and animals, they've also been linked to obesity and attention disorders.

Not sure if your receipt is a thermal receipt? If you scratch it with a coin and it turns dark, it's thermal.

BPA/BPS can enter the skin to a depth such that it is no longer removable by washing hands. When taking hold of a receipt consisting of thermal printing paper for five seconds, roughly 1 μg BPA is transferred to the forefinger and the middle finger. If the skin is dry or greasy, it is about ten times more. 

Think of how many receipts you handle every day. It's even worse for cashiers and tellers, who may handle hundreds in a single shift. It is also a class issue, since many people who work retail and food service are lower-income and will suffer worse health consequences over time from the near-constant exposure.

Not only that, receipts printed with thermal ink are NOT recyclable, as they pollute the rest of the paper products with the chemicals.

People don't know this and recycle them anyway, so when you buy that "green" toilet paper that says "100% recycled"? Yup, you are probably wiping your most sensitive areas with those same chemicals (for this reason, I buy bamboo or sugarcane toilet paper as a sustainable alternative to recycled paper).

This page from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has some good links if you want to learn more.

As consumers, we need to demand better from our businesses and from our governments. We need regulation of these chemicals yesterday.

If you are a buyer or decision-maker for a business, the link above also contains a shortlist of receipt paper manufacturers that are phenol-free.

If you work at a register, ask customers if they want a receipt. If they don't and you can end the transaction without printing one, don't print one!

As a consumer, fold receipts with the ink on the inside, since that's where the coating is. Some more good tips here.

And whatever you do, DO NOT RECYCLE THERMAL RECEIPTS

#i realized the other day that lots of ppl i talked to had no idea this was even a thing #important psa #demand more from your retailers and governments #environment #bisphenols #bpa free #bpa/bps #retail #food service #shopping #working class #capitalism #endocrine disruptors #endocrine disorders #adhd #eco lifestyle #environmental pollution #pollution #toxic chemicals #reproductive health #science #health #environmentalism #eco conscious #human health #consumer goods #consumer awareness #green living #green business #ecofriendly

[magalhaessims]

DEL SOL BOULEVARD - MAXIS-MATCH CC BUILD

NOT CC FREE 

Lot Type: Thrift And Bubble Tea Store | Retail

Size: 30x30

World: Del Sol Valley

Enable bb.moveobjects before placing in your game!

📺 WATCH THE SPEED BUILD HERE ✨

Origin ID: MagalhaesSims (remember to enable custom content on!) DOWNLOAD

CC USED IN THIS BUILD:

NOTE: For convenience, some of the CC is included in the Download Folder. Please put it in your Mods Folder along with the CC linked below.

Charly Pancakes: Lavish | Miscellanea | Modish | Munch 01 & 02 | Soak | The Lighthouse Collection || TheClutterCat: Baby Boo | Dandy Diary | Mermaid Mansion | On The Edge | Snuggle Set | Sunny Sundae || Felixandre: Berlin | Chateau | Grove Set | Shop The Look 01 - 03 | Soho || Harrie: Brownstone | Brutalist Bathroom | Halcyon Kitchen | Klean | Kwatei | Octave | Shop The Look 02 & 03 | Spoons || House Of Harlix: Baysic Collection & Bathroom | Harluxe | Kichen 2 Point 1 | Livin'Rum | Orjanic | The Bafroom | The Kichen || KKB-MM: My Cherish Things: Kitchen || LittleDica: Arcane | Chic Bathroom | Delicious Kitchen | Greasy Goods | H&B Store | Rise&Grind | Sleek Slumber || Max20: Cozy Bathroom Kit | Poolside Lounge (Plants) || MLys: Pufferhead Stuff Pack || Peacemaker-ic: Bowed Bedroom | Bowed Living | Creta Kitchen | Furrowed Plaster Wall | Geometric Mural Wall || Pierisim: Auntie Vera Bathroom | Calderone | Coldbrew Coffee Shop | Combles | David Apartment | MCM House | Oak House | Pantry Party | Stefan | Tilable Kitchen | Woodland Ranch || S-imagination: Nota Living Room | Rutland Kitchen || Sixam-CC: Home Office (Printer) | Hotel Bedroom (Hair Brush) | Private School (Water Fountain) || Someone-Elsa: Passion By Judith Ward Collection || Surely-Sims: Kitchen Of Tomorrow (Nuka Cola) || Syboulette: Fabulous | Happy Stairways | Love Is In The Air | Neighborly | Nothing To Wear | Pavilion || Taurus Design: Judith Living Room || Tuds: Beam Living | Ema Living

The CC Sets above are the main ones I used to decorate this specific building and you can find all the links to the creators’ sites on my Resource Page. However, if you can’t find something specific, you can send me a WCIF and I’ll try to help you find it!

HOW TO MAKE THIS LOT FUNCTIONAL:

For the Boba Tea Store, I've added the ThriftTea Bubble Tea Counter created by @srslysims. It features the same animation and interactions as the vanilla version but without the bulky counter it comes with.

For the Clothing Store, I recommend using the Fashion Store Mod by Nando. I've placed interactive mirrors in the changing cabins so your Sims can actually buy clothes from them.

For the Sephora Store, I'm utilizing the Functional Perfumes by @aroundthesims along with the Saleabration Store Mod by @ravasheencc, allowing your Sims to buy and use them! Additionally, I've included the New Styling Station (Chair) by @aroundthesims so your Sims can enjoy a little makeover at the store.

For the Bookstore, I'm incorporating both the Retail Therapy Mod by @ravasheencc and the Self-Service Kiosk by @aroundthesims, enabling your Sims to purchase books within the store. You don't have to have both mods installed if you don't want to; either one will suffice!

For a more immersive experience with this lot, I highly suggest downloading LittleMsSam’s Auto Employees Mod. With this mod, NPCs will automatically work at the lot once you place the correct object for them to appear.

Make sure to read all the information available on the mods' pages in order to ensure they work properly in your game!

My content will always be free and right away available to everyone, but if you want to, you can show your support through my Ko-Fi Page. Your donation will always be much appreciated!

Thanks: @maxismatchccworld @mmoutfitters @mmfinds @s4realtor @coffee-houses-finds @charlypancakes @felixandresims @harrie-cc @kkbsmm @littledica @peacemaker-ic @pierisim @s-imagination @imfromsixam @someone-elsa @simkoos @surely-sims @syboubou @taurusdesign @tudtuds

#the sims 4 #ts4 maxis match #ts4 build #ts4 cc build #ts4 speed build #ts4 community lot #ts4 del sol valley #ts4 shopping #ts4 retail #ts4 boba tea #download #build

[manila-automat]

Stores of the Year 6 (1991) Martin M. Pegler Palladio, Philadelphia, PA McDowell Assoc. P.C.

#Stores of the Year 6 #Martin M. Pegler #1991 #store design #retro design #shopping mall #90s interior #interior design #retail design #department store #mall

[the-gone-ton]

Some older pictures from Johnstown Galleria. I hear this place is doing better now under an eccentric new owner.

#johnstown galleria #dead mall series #photography #dead mall #retail #dead malls #deadmall #mall #malls #shopping mall #shopping malls #retail apocalypse #exploration #explore #tile #green #90s #aesthetic #jc penney #boscovs #bon ton

[softerpixels]

the girls are really finding their element out in the countryside.

#ts4 legacy #ts4 gameplay #ts4 #the sims 4 #simblr #patience woods #eloise hiddlestix #eloise is going to start up an etsy shop #i think patience might put some candles on there too #we'll see how i feel about a retail shop later down the line

[softpine]

she's looking especially sacrificial lamb today 🥩

#we're so back baby #i think i'm finallyyyy through the worst of this awful depression i've been in for the past like. month and a half #i mean i woke up this morning and thought ''the sun is so beautiful'' so i think i'm good for now fjksjds #which is great because there's some heavy stuff coming up that i just couldn't handle in that mental state #so i'm hoping i'll be able to move things along a little quicker #but also i might be getting a job in retail against my better judgement so who knows #i've never actually worked in retail... i've done food service and i was a cashier at a pop up shop but nothing like an actual store #but i seriously can't find a job with my degree nor can i even find a desk job. so i'm. man. it's rough out here #i might have to move. but with what money?? lmao the eternal dilemma #SORRY this is a whole diary entry #i hope you guys are well 💖

[dailymanners]

Be respectful when filming or taking pictures in public.

It's one thing if you're filming or taking a picture of a busy tourist attraction where it's unavoidable that some of the crowd is going to be in your picture or video. But it's another thing to intentionally take a picture or video with the intent of capturing someone doing something you find funny or embarrassing, without their consent, with the purpose of mocking them or having "funny" content.

First of all, most people are going to rightfully feel like it's a violation of their boundaries to be intentionally filmed or photographed without their consent. It's also just bullying behavior to take a picture or video of someone with the intention of mocking or ridiculing them.

Some people might think it's harmless if the other person never finds out they're being filmed or photographed, but it's still heavily disrespectful regardless of whether or not they find out. And you can't ever be certain it won't get back around to them.

And some people think "it's all in good fun" or "we're laughing with them, not at them" but if it's someone you barely know, or don't know at all, you can't know how it's actually going to make them feel.

#When I worked retail #I worked in a gift shop #that had big corny novelty decorations outside #so if you worked opening shift you had to drag them outside #and for some reason tourists thought it was hilarious to watch us drag out giant polar bears or wooden cut outs of vikings #so it happened all the time that tourists would take pictures or videos of us while cackling about it #me and a few of my co-workers would actually approach them and demand they delete it #one guy seemed confused about why I was mad #he thought I would see it as all in good fun #but he was a perfect stranger to me #so of course I didn't want him filming me #manners #good manners #politeness #courtesy #etiquette

[tiger-in-the-flightdeck]

Why yes I did just read a gimmick advert comic specifically so I could see my favourite mangy alley cat Rogue ice prince working at a fast food joint. What of it?

#leonard snart #captain cold #flash rogues #central rogues #it's canon that lenny is actually good at working retail #he just wishes it was more exciting #so honestly... Evil Fast Food Restaurant isn't that far off from the perfect job for him #Evil Quiet Bookstore With Evil Coffee Shop Attached would be his dream job i bet

[skunkes]

Thsi is so awesome

#retail neopets will never have what neoclones do. #sorry gonna rave here for a bit but idk maybe its like when you beat a game and have fun restarting ut #*it #but retail neopets not as fun to me as GC now #i cant even care about the new neopets plot coming up #GC is a more limited experience but it also feels Better #i dont think id ever actually done any of the daily quests on retail but i have to on GC to make money since i dont have #Food Club privileges and its Fun #the games are fun‚ restocking is not impossible or unfair and its fun to bring down the market #people can do stuff like this with their shops #its fun ! im not social but i bet thats better too since its less people #idk. i loves it #talkys

[girlsdressingrooms]

CULT GAIA, Design District, Miami, Florida, United States,

Courtesy: Sugarhouse

A 1800-piece Tree of Life tile mural by artist Michael Chandler covers the facade.

#art #design #fashion #women's fashion #dressing room #walking closet #luxury lifestyle #girls #architecture #interiors #interiordesign #flagship #retail #shop #cult gaia #miami #florida #sugarhouse #tiles #ceramics #tree of life #michael chandler #casitas #A-frame

[moonhedgegarden]

#thrifting #thrift store #thrift shop #shopping #retail therapy #consumerism #sustainability #earth #mother earth #mother nature #community #pagan #healing #nature #self care #fashion #fashion haul #clothing #photos #not mine

[simdertalia]

⚱ ACNH Gyroids / Haniwa Set ⚱

22 items | Sims 4, Base game compatible.

These are decor items, except for one that I have made an extra version of to be a functional radio. All original swatches included, a few extras added. This set goes out to the one person who keeps voting for it in the polls ☺️💗 Since my original thought was that these would make really cute decor for a pottery shop, I've made some pottery shop posters to go with them. Simlish versions on ones with text!

Type “ACNH Gyroid” into the search query in build mode to find  quickly. You can always find items like this, just begin typing  the title and it will appear.

Always suggested: bb.objects ON, it makes placing items much easier. For further placement tweaking, check out the TOOL mod.

Use the scale up & down feature on your keyboard to make the items larger or smaller to your liking. If you have a non-US keyboard, it may be different keys depending on which alphabet it uses.

I hope you enjoy!

Set contains: -Crash | 6 swatches | 1208 poly -Drum 1 | 6 swatches | 1210 poly -Drum 2 | 7 swatches | 1210 poly -HiHat 1 | 7 swatches | 1205 poly -HiHat 2 | 6 swatches | 1006 poly -HiHat 3 | 5 swatches | 1208 poly -Kick 1 | 4 swatches | 1208 poly -Kick 2 | 7 swatches | 1210 poly -Kick 3 | 6 swatches | 1076 poly -Melody 1 | 6 swatches | 1210 poly -Melody 2 | 6 swatches | 1188 poly -Melody 3 | 5 swatches | 1210 poly -Melody 3 (functional radio) | 5 swatches | 1210 poly -Melody 4 | 6 swatches | 1210 poly -Melody 5 | 4 swatches | 1112 poly -Melody 6 | 5 swatches | 1210 poly -Melody 7 | 5 swatches | 1210 poly -Snare 1 | 4 swatches | 1192 poly -Snare 2 | 6 swatches | 1208 poly -Snare 3 | 5 swatches | 1188 poly -Snare 4 | 4 swatches | 1186 poly -Pottery Shop Posters | 20 swatches | 4 poly

As always, please let me know if you have any issues! Happy Simming! 💗

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-Deco Sim by xldkx (street people)

#s4cc #ts4cc #sims 4 maxis match #sims 4 statue #sims 4 object #sims 4 gyroid #sims 4 radio #sims 4 pottery shop #sims 4 retail #sims 4 kawaii #simdertalia

[manila-automat]

Stores of the Year 6 (1991) Martin M. Pegler Comtempo Casuals, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa Space Design International, Los Angeles

#Stores of the Year 6 #Martin M. Pegler #1991 #store design #retro design #shopping mall #90s interior #interior design #retail design #department store #mall