Roll up the Scam - Part 2

Roll up the Rim is coming back in March.  No cars this time.  One of the major prizes is Airmiles and I will be sharing my displeasure with that organization for getting involved with the Evil Empire.  This year, they apparently are thinking about sustainability.  Don't be fooled.  The Evil Empire is the ultimate narcissist and only think of making profits.  However, this year they are giving you a reusable cup during the first week only, or something like that. 

One of the ways that you can tell a corporation is healthy is by how they communicate with their employees.   I know that the Evil Empire is unhealthy but I wanted to prove it for myself. 

Last evening, I put on my Cross and had my garlic cloves with me and I went to five different locations of Tim's.  I asked the cashiers to explain the new Roll up the Rim promotion given that it has two phases.  Three cashiers had no knowledge of Roll up the Rim.  And, after not providing me any information it was a loud Next when they realized I wasn't purchasing anything.  Two cashiers got their Managers to talk to me.  One Manager knew that the promotion was happening this Spring but didn't know when or know anything about the changes.  One Manager said that she didn't have any information but likely the Franchise Owner knew something about this. 

It is less than 10 days away from beginning and is going to run for 10 weeks and in two phases.  The only way the employees know is if they follow their corporation on Twitter.  By the way, the Twitterverse seems to be against this latest scam. 

Every quarter, sales slump.  It is only a matter of time before the Evil Empire does not exist. 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

One of my saddest days in Winnipeg

Image
I felt compelled to attend an information meeting of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.  Compelled because it will be, not in my neighbourhood, but in my City Ward.  Compelled after reading Bruce's story and his family's wish to make this recovery centre his legacy.  Compelled because of the opposition to this centre.  I wanted my voice to be a positive one. Since the land has already been rezoned, the BORC is going to happen and the meeting was to update the community on progress and get input on a few minor details.   I didn't realize that it would be one of the saddest days I have experienced in Winnipeg.   When I arrived, I experienced the "white people". They were people dressed in white who were there to oppose the Centre.  In order to get in to the community centre, I had to pass two "white people" who were at the door with placards in opposition.  It was intimidating.  They didn't deter anyone from entering but those signs didn'
Read more

There's Something from Jenny - Part 2

Image
I am trying to evolve as a blogger.  One of my friends told me that I needed to start adding my pictures to my blog so that people would know who they are communicating with.  So, good, bad, or ugly, I am adding my picture as much as I can.  It makes me feel vulnerable.  Not as vulnerable as I would feel if I was running for Mayor of a major Canadian city. I can't imagine how vulnerable I would feel, having every move and every word analyzed and taken out of context.  Perspective always defines your reality.  For example, I could tell you that I witnessed a murder by the Superstore last week.  That might bring up some powerful images in your mind.  Then, there would be those who know that a group of crows is called a murder.  That gives my previous statement have a whole different image in your mind.  So, when I spent an hour with Jenny Motkaluk that was my biggest impression.  She doesn't mind being vulnerable.  She just wants an opportunity to explain herself fully. That
Read more

Seriously? Opposition to BORC opening at old Vimy Arena Site

Image
I decided to go for a walk today.  It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  My quest was to understand the home owner's opposition to having the closed arena site being converted to a much needed addiction treatment facility.  I took some pictures on my phone and want to explain what I found out.  The first picture was taken while I was standing on the immense green space at the back of the old Vimy Arena.  You can see in the background what is the closest residential development.  It is a town house complex.  In order for someone who was participating in treatment at BORC to interact with someone living in the complex, they would have to walk and then cross a creek, and then get through the trees.  I would think the residents living in that complex would be more worried about the drainage pipe that leads on the creek.  I would be concerned about a wandering child being trapped in there.  The second picture is just a shot of all the green space al
Read more