Hy-Vee's weirdest business decision yet?

[jcisuclones]

Can't believe we went a year between posts on this thread

Right? It's almost as Hyvee is starting to try to re-find themselves. I even had an employee, a manager for that matter, not avoid eye contact and say hi to me for the first time in over 7 years when I was in a store this week.

 

[RustShack]

Interesting…but weird. Hyvee is having people pitch products Shark Tank style to get shelf space.

https://who13.com/news/iowa-news/shark-tank-meets-a-helpful-smile-hy-vee-inviting-entrepreneurs-to-pitch-products-in-west-des-moines/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASoGkBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCcYxXS01r_NfiKQd9Saah6bu6cGzkuAbNMGr8lkwzvZVRLKUrd252Z8Pcsw_aem_duM1cHv3vaFJ96kequTrBQ

What’s weird about it? I think you’re reading a little too much into the shark tank aspect. Sounds like a good opportunity for small businesses to me.

 

[kcdc4isu]

What’s weird about it? I think you’re reading a little too much into the shark tank aspect. Sounds like a good opportunity for small businesses to me.

Hy-Vee for years has worked with local producers for the store to sell.

 

[Mads4st8]

Right? It's almost as Hyvee is starting to try to re-find themselves. I even had an employee, a manager for that matter, not avoid eye contact and say hi to me for the first time in over 7 years when I was in a store this week.

It's almost like they passed the baton to a new CEO that is fundamentally different than his predecessor and is looking to drive revenues, customer foot traffic and community relations in an entirely different manner.

 

[kcdc4isu]

It's almost like they passed the baton to a new CEO that is fundamentally different than his predecessor and is looking to drive revenues, customer foot traffic and community relations in an entirely different manner.

Correct that is what a good CEO should be doing for their company.

 

[cedarstrip]

I thought about looking for this thread the other day. What's everyone's thoughts on the ad with the kid and the toy BBQ grill? Huge miss in my opinion, they don't seem to mind paying to air it though.

 

[ISU22CY]

I thought about looking for this thread the other day. What's everyone's thoughts on the ad with the kid and the toy BBQ grill? Huge miss in my opinion, they don't seem to mind paying to air it though.

I think it's dumb

 

[kcdc4isu]

I think it's dumb

It is like many ads today very strange makes you wonder about ad firms and the people at a company who then approve the ad.

 

[SuperTrooper]

I'm still boycotting until we get the new monthly "Our House" ads back with different colored houses every month

 

[nfrine]

I thought about looking for this thread the other day. What's everyone's thoughts on the ad with the kid and the toy BBQ grill? Huge miss in my opinion, they don't seem to mind paying to air it though.

Guessing they use the same ad firm as Liberty Mutual.....

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I'm still boycotting until we get the new monthly "Our House" ads back with different colored houses every month

PERMABAN!!!

 

[Cyched]

Our House

In the middle of our street

Our House

Where armed guards protect the meat

 

[LarryISU]

I'm still boycotting until we get the new monthly "Our House" ads back with different colored houses every month

I avoid Hy Vee just because I think their prices are high, at least when compared to other large chain stores. And that whole gas thing is such a joke. Get 20 cents off on gas. Save $3.00!

 

[Inthesystem]

I avoid Hy Vee just because I think their prices are high, at least when compared to other large chain stores. And that whole gas thing is such a joke. Get 20 cents off on gas. Save $3.00!

If the card or phone number ever worked it would be great.

 

[Gonzo]

I avoid Hy Vee just because I think their prices are high, at least when compared to other large chain stores. And that whole gas thing is such a joke. Get 20 cents off on gas. Save $3.00!

I'll nudge back on the Fuelsaver gas thing. We often have close to $2 off per gallon on our FS, sometimes more. I've filled our SUVs up for less than $10 before from that.

 

[NENick]

I'll nudge back on the Fuelsaver gas thing. We often have close to $2 off per gallon on our FS, sometimes more. I've filled our SUVs up for less than $10 before from that.

But is the price the same as close-by competition? I've often found it a few cents higher.

 

[Gonzo]

But is the price the same as close-by competition? I've often found it a few cents higher.

It might be pricier per gallon but still if I'm getting $2 off per gallon it's still a no brainer.

 

[RustShack]

I'll nudge back on the Fuelsaver gas thing. We often have close to $2 off per gallon on our FS, sometimes more. I've filled our SUVs up for less than $10 before from that.

I’ve had a few times I’ve paid .01 per gallon. And by a few, I mean twice since it started however long ago.

 

[MLawrence]

I thought about looking for this thread the other day. What's everyone's thoughts on the ad with the kid and the toy BBQ grill? Huge miss in my opinion, they don't seem to mind paying to air it though.

I don’t mind the idea, I just think it suits purchasing a grill rather than groceries.

 

[Kinch]

What’s weird about it? I think you’re reading a little too much into the shark tank aspect. Sounds like a good opportunity for small businesses to me.

Understand. I’m trying to be imagine Amish doing shark tank for local greenhouse tomatoes. lol.