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> Except that if the average transaction is say $50 (which seems kinda low) that means your turnover for the day was $100 million. I don't think that seems lo
by Sebb767 6y ago
> Except that if the average transaction is say $50 (which seems kinda low) that means your turnover for the day was $100 million.
I don't think that seems low. A grocery store or a bakery probably sees a lot of transaction in the 2$ to 5$ range.
But, to be fair, even at 'only' 4 million $ turnover your point still stands.
- vkou 6y agoI don't know what grocery stores you go to, but I've never seen someone standing at the checkout line, holding a single turnip. Corner stores have the occasional sub-$5 purchase, as do, of course, coffee shops.
- mafaa 6y agoSingle turnip is ridiculous sure but that is hardly the average sub 5 $ purchase. I have seen people check out with single pieces of fruit or like a gallon of milk regularly. Plus, in my state, you could easily get a single deli item for lunch or breakfast for ~5$ or under. Basket size (which is the term groceries use for the average purchase total) is about 50$ although it has gone up in covid19 times. That is the mean though- there is a ton of ~5$ and sub purchases
- BlahGod420 6y agoI go to a major grocery store every day and buy a single diet coke. Self-checkout changed things a bit (less lines, generally).
- efreak 6y agoI have seen people purchase a single Brussels sprout in order to use a coupon that requires 'any purchase' to get a free item. Getting two of the same item is more common, but having someone go back to find the smallest vegetable that exceeds the tare isn't unknown.
- Sebb767 6y agoI work near a grocery store and quite a few people by a salad or a small snack for lunch. Some also quickly go and some small things that have run out, i.e. some milk, before heading home. This might also be a currency difference, through; 5 Euro in Germany can get you quite far (at least outside of metropolitan areas).