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> “On the psychology of the Woolworth’s shopper, a company president reportedly once said, 'Each customer who enters a five-and-ten-cent store becomes a rich ma
by clairity 6y ago
> “On the psychology of the Woolworth’s shopper, a company president reportedly once said, 'Each customer who enters a five-and-ten-cent store becomes a rich man—for the moment.'”
the japanese, pursuant their reputation for meticulousness, have raised the bar on the five-and-dime to a high art. daiso (and the like) is a wonderland of irresistable crap, of ingenious, often single-purpose domestic gadgets for every fastidiousness imaginable. it's a joyous experience.
- cibritzio 6y agoLiving in Korea I purchased all necessary housewares for my studio apartment -- cleaning supplies, dishes, utensils, cookware, etc -- from the Daiso down the street. Truly a lovely place. Somehow I would never dream of doing the same, back here in the States, at a Dollar General or some such place.