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Sainsbury's puts poster in window that customers were never meant to see … | Sainsbury's puts poster in window that customers were never meant to see … |
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Sainsbury’s staff poster urges staff to a join the ‘50 pence challenge’, designed to encourage customers to spend an extra 50 pence in store. | Sainsbury’s staff poster urges staff to a join the ‘50 pence challenge’, designed to encourage customers to spend an extra 50 pence in store. |
The display was originally tweeted by @mynameischrisd who resisted revealing the location to Sainsbury’s increasingly desperate social media manager. | The display was originally tweeted by @mynameischrisd who resisted revealing the location to Sainsbury’s increasingly desperate social media manager. |
.@sainsburys not sure this is supposed to be in your window... pic.twitter.com/Zk9GCliIWO | .@sainsburys not sure this is supposed to be in your window... pic.twitter.com/Zk9GCliIWO |
@mynameischrisd Yeah, I don't think so either. Which store was this? I'll give them a call. Ross. | @mynameischrisd Yeah, I don't think so either. Which store was this? I'll give them a call. Ross. |
@mynameischrisd This is clearly a poster meant for staff areas. I'd really like to make sure it gets to where it should be. Ross. | @mynameischrisd This is clearly a poster meant for staff areas. I'd really like to make sure it gets to where it should be. Ross. |
@glitteringheels oh Sainsbury's are not playing nice. :( | @glitteringheels oh Sainsbury's are not playing nice. :( |
Twitter was quick to respond using the hashtag #50pChallenge. | Twitter was quick to respond using the hashtag #50pChallenge. |
Crying with laughter #50pChallenge "Would Sir like some more biscuits?" | Crying with laughter #50pChallenge "Would Sir like some more biscuits?" |
@KrazyKizza @sainsburys I was just going to buy one pastry this morning for 80p, but they were 2 for £1.30 so I did that. #50pChallenge | @KrazyKizza @sainsburys I was just going to buy one pastry this morning for 80p, but they were 2 for £1.30 so I did that. #50pChallenge |
As a result of *this* Tweet, I shall now be attempting to spend 50p *less* in @sainsburys » https://t.co/gBHK7OPFOW #50pChallenge | |
What do you think about the mistake? Are you surprised retailers have such motivational posters for their staff? Will it put you off shopping at Sainsbury’s? Share your comments in the thread. | What do you think about the mistake? Are you surprised retailers have such motivational posters for their staff? Will it put you off shopping at Sainsbury’s? Share your comments in the thread. |
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