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This The Norm and I am Not Used to it?

November 02, 2025

I am still recovering on a mental level, and it does connect to merchandising. As some of you know I've been on the road a long time, and in Canada there is always young companies coming up, and old companies dying. (Look up North 51 if you want a good example... Continue Reading

Which companies offer merchandising vs straight mystery shopping?

October 27, 2025

Looking for insight on any companies that have more retail merchandising jobs versus traditional mystery shops. I know Customer Impact does but can you guys let me know of any others you can think of? Thank you!... Continue Reading

Thoughts? Opinions. Merchandising shop I did.

October 27, 2025

I took a route over the weekend I normally do not do, but it was only 3 shops and I was passing through. One of the stores I went into stated they hadn’t seen anyone in months and the last time they did they told the person that they... Continue Reading

Citgo "Special Project" changes with new MSC

September 23, 2025

Sorry if this has already been discussed, I am no longer a regular here but ... Citgo"s special project" where you go into the store to buy items and get a credit card receipt, appears to have changed MSCs (while the "Trimark of Excellence" shops remain with the original... Continue Reading

mens clothing merchandising

August 28, 2025

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mens clothing merchandising

August 26, 2025

This was offered at $60, now it is $160 and to spend 8 hours doing this project. Anyone done this yet?... Continue Reading

Ty project

August 06, 2025

Has everybody been receiving communications reference to the Ty project. Now we have to place a scan code on locations which is great now they can order product as per needed. I've been merchandising for 45 years and I get the complete indication with fee cuts, visit cuts and route... Continue Reading

Who earns more per year - a full-time MS IC, or a WNBA player?

August 04, 2025

I have mixed feeling about watching and supporting WNBA games, which are becoming more prevalent on network TV. I’m not liking what I’m seeing with the bullying of Caitlin Clark in the form of cheap, intentional, physical fouls, mimicking, ganging up on her, etc. When will the grudge... Continue Reading

Making an offer when applying

July 24, 2025

I have been doing recurring merchandizing shops for the stuffed animals. I have some I have been doing monthly but others always pop up. I apply with a note that I will be happy to do it for this much. Some get accepted, some don't. I applied for one the other... Continue Reading

Kohl's Hagger merchandising on Customer impact

June 17, 2025

Has anyone done any of these assignments It says 8 hours, thats a big give. Any feedback on the job if you've done them?... Continue Reading

Hate to Jinx It but I’m Having a Great Year

April 09, 2025

Not sure if it’s just that I’ve gotten “better” at it; that this is now a “must do” instead of a sideline hobby as it was in the past; or that the cosmic tumblers have aligned but I’m doing very well in shopping/merchandising this year. I’m sure you pros... Continue Reading

Shout out Elliot Reed at Customer Impact

April 01, 2025

I have been working a big merchandising toy project for Customer Impact since November. Elliot Reed took over a few months ago as project coordinator for my area and wow! I love working with Elliot. He is responsive, helpful, courteous, prompt, professional and amazing to work with. Elliot has improved... Continue Reading

Higher paying jobs

February 27, 2025

I am currently doing red bull resets. Are there any merchandising jobs that pay as well as that? I am only signed up with the one merchandising company so I am not sure what all is out there.... Continue Reading

Merchandising as an employee? (greeting cards)

February 24, 2025

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Shops you wouldn't even want to try (even despite high pay)

February 21, 2025

Are there any shops that you wouldn't even want to try? Even despite it being high paying. What prompted this question/topic is that I've been seeing bonused tax preparation shops. I've seen these shops before, but never had an interest in completing it no matter how much it paid or got... Continue Reading

Merchandising as an employee? (greeting cards)

February 05, 2025

I'll try to keep this short. A friend of mine mentioned her grandfather recently passed and forwarded me his obituary. He was elderly and had lived an interesting life, lot of places and jobs etc. Anyway, the obit mentioned that after he retired from the military, he set up a small dairy... Continue Reading

Rargirl and the Terrible Horrible Very Bad (Awful) no Good Shopping Day

February 04, 2025

Today I took on a little too much on my “day off” from my primary job and had some embarrassing mishaps. I booked myself very heavily in two suburbs 30 minutes away in opposite directions. First, I merchandised at 9 C stores and 4 G stores. I had a lunch time... Continue Reading

Customer Impact — Help, please!

January 31, 2025

I accepted a nicely bonused plush toy restocking. However, when I got to the store (“M”), they refused because my LOA was from a different chain (store “C”). While I don’t much mind not getting paid (they would not allow me to count), I had a 2nd assignment to do.... Continue Reading

Vape Sticker Merchandising

January 13, 2025

Has anyone been doing these? I've enjoyed doing them over the last few months during some road trips over the holiday break. 98% of the locations have let me do my tasks without issue. Only a few were suspicious of me showing up with no ID card for RJ Reynolds... Continue Reading

Merchandising jobs in virginia curious On jobs out here

December 13, 2024

It's crazy. I've been merchandising and mystery shopping over 15 plus years and today, pay totally different. Seems like they Want the work done, but since everything has turned to technology. It's like, why can't you really meet people in person for interviews ??... Continue Reading

Recent Mentions of Merchandising

There's actually a merchandising section right here on this website. (Source). November 06, 2025

[quote=Cassiespark] You might look for Merchandising job listings on Indeed. (Source). November 05, 2025

I am in merchandising over 3/4ths of my day, and I've never heard of that, OldDog! (Source). November 02, 2025

There may not be many merchandising employees in Canada here. (Source). November 02, 2025

I am still recovering on a mental level, and it does connect to merchandising. (Source). November 02, 2025

The garbage truck hadn't arrived to retrieve it so having the delivery door open to receive the replacement merchandise resulted in an extremely unpleasant situation. (Source). October 29, 2025

Crossmark, SRS, Spar are all merchandising companies. (Source). October 28, 2025

[quote=sdennis72] I did look on Indeed and the merchandising jobs paid the same or less than the ones offered on CI. (Source). October 28, 2025

I did look on Indeed and the merchandising jobs paid the same or less than the ones offered on CI. (Source). October 28, 2025

You might look for Merchandising job listings on Indeed. (Source). October 28, 2025