Walk

Walk

v. To move something heavy or awkward by alternately lifting first one side, then the other, while advancing each side slightly in the direction you want it to go.

NOTE: Often done simply to quickly adjust the position of the top one or two PALLETS atop a tall STACK.

Otherwise, it's generally quicker, easier, safer and thus better to either use a JACK or HIGH-LIFT, or to get someone else to help you—even if you have to “borrow” them for a few minutes from another DEPARTMENT. However, if there's no other way...

Walk the Store

Walk the Store

v. To visit every AISLE and public area of the STORE, typically with a SHOPPING CART to collect RE-SHOPS and POP SHELLS, etc., and a clipboard and/or log book to make notes. A routine task of the STORE MANAGER or M.O.D.: “He's walking the store.”

Warehouse

Warehouse

n. The STORE'S central SUPPLY depot from whence the TRUCK comes and goes. See also C&S Tag, MISPICK, PICK.

NOTE: My store's Warehouse is run by C & S Wholesale Grocers, a subdivision of Erie Logistics.

See:
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Water Pallet

Water Pallet

n. One or more occasional, special PALLETS kept aside to hold jugged and bottled waters of various kinds and sizes. See also PAPER PALLET.

NOTE: While technically BACK-STOCK, CASES on the water pallet are typically not put in the GUN because they are high-turnover, and will not spend any appreciable time in INVENTORY. These PALLETS get worked every shift or so, as often as necessary to keep the SHELF reasonably full.

Waybill

Waybill

n. See BILL OF LADING.

Wedge

Wedge

v. See LAY-IN: “Wedge it in.” See also GO, HIDE, JAM, MAKE IT GO.

Wedgie

Wedgie

n. Variant of WEDGE: “Pull wedgies forward first.”

WIC

WIC

n. “Women, Infants, Children,” is a New York State sponsored supplemental nutrition program which “provides nutritious foods, milk, juice, formula and other items to low income pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5.”

NOTE: All WIC-approved PRODUCTS are supposed to be identified with an additional red SHELF TAG with the word “WIC” in large, bold letters, the WIC logo, and a brief PRODUCT description that matches the ITEM on the SHELF.

WIC funds are provided as special checks drawn on state accounts that can only be used to purchase ITEMS from a very specific list of PRODUCTS deemed to promote good health. The WIC program guidelines are both helpful and strict. They often authorize only the purchase of very specific national and STORE BRANDS and sizes, as well as placing requirements on ITEM contents.

For instance, Tuna is listed as a “Good Source of Protein,” and any brand is allowed, but it must be packed in water, and in 6 to 13-ounce cans only. So, the newer foil pouches are out, and also specifically disallowed are any varieties that are oil packed, flavored, or have added ingredients.

For more information about WIC, see:
^{http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/wic/}

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

n. The wireless data link protocol that lets the GUN exchange pricing, INVENTORY and other PRODUCT information with the STORE'S computer.

Window

Window

n. See EVZ, FAST-WALL, FRONT1. “That's for the window.”

NOTE: “Window” no longer refers to an actual window! It's just a quaint, held-over term meaning the front-most, major DISPLAY area of the STORE. The world has sure fallen a long ways, hasn't it? Nowadays, if you put something in a real Window, someone would most likely just break it and take it.

Wing

Wing

n. The PRODUCT DISPLAY or DISPLAY space on either side of an AISLE'S END-CAP: “Kill that wing.” See also 3-WAY.

Wing Base

Wing Base

n. A long and narrow, low platform that supports a DISPLAY, and goes at an end of an AISLE to guard one side of an END-CAP: “You'll need a wing base.” Most often also requires a DUCK-FOOT SIGN HOLDER.

NOTE: Wing Bases serve at least two important functions:

1. Raise (sometimes limited quantities of) PRODUCT towards the all-desirable CUSTOMER eye-level (See also DUMMY UP), and


2. Get PRODUCT off the FLOOR, so packaging is less likely to be ravaged by the nightly efforts of the CLEANING CREW.