Comments on: Weird Prices at Sheboygan Falls Piggly Wiggly

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:41:32 +0000

Asher – Love your name by the way… besides the point. My family was in the retail grocery business – and trust me – no one is getting “rich” selling groceries. The margins in the food biz are fractions of a penny – and with WalMart in the game now you almost have to give product away to stay in business. I can’t speak for John, however, I can say with confidence that he is passionate and sincere in trying to deliver quality at the best possible price.

That said – it is quite disturbing how uneducated and quickly people jump to conclusions. Businesses are not in business to give product away… they are in business to make money and put food on tables. This country has lost that mindset – and adopted a mindset of entitlement.

I believe John’s comments are spot on and Asher you are a bit off target on what your are implying. John has been in business for many years… he is well versed on professionalism. Asher, I am young like you, and your comments refelct your maturity level.

I hope that this dialouge is helpful, again, like I said, no one is getting “rich” in the retail grocery biz.

By: JD

JD — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:39:34 +0000

Asher, explaining your business practices is perfectly professional. Now this blogger understands — and so do all its readers. That is quintessential “professionalism.” You don’t need to be critical of everyone to be campaigning for whatever it is you think you’re campaigning for.

blogSheboygan, I actually read your post months ago and somehow stumbled upon it again today. Thanks for the update and setting the record straight.

By: blogSheboygan

blogSheboygan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:38:18 +0000

Thanks for your comment Asher. The issue was resolved and really it was more of a curious question. There was little blaming happening and I think that John Blattner would agree. The public is aware and I feel fine just in case I was able to put ONE other persons mind to rest by asking.

By: Asher Heimermann

Asher Heimermann — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:46:35 +0000

John, how professional is it to leave a comment like that? Not very professional. I am disappointed with you.

By: blogSheboygan

blogSheboygan — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:37:40 +0000

Thanks for the comment John. I appreciate the explanation. I was just posting to my blog and the one on the Press website to see if others run into the same situation. I also believe that by posting it, I got a better response than actually asking someone. And it’s easier to spread the education among others on the internet.

I didn’t feel like I was getting ripped off at all, I really just figured it was a sign problem. But with your explanation, I see the signs weren’t meant to create confusion, but the some hyper obsessive shoppers might have noticed, is all.