Wall-Block

Wall-Block

v. To fill the HOLE improperly by STACKING PRODUCT HOLE-high in the front, but leaving a void behind such a false facade: “Arrgh! Who wall-blocked peanut butter!” —n. Any STACK of PRODUCT so arranged. Contrast BLOCK.

NOTE: Generally speaking, Wall-Blocking is A Very Bad Thing. Don't do it! It obscures the true state of the SHELF when it comes to tracking and ordering INVENTORY, and also gets in the way of whoever has to THROW to that HOLE next, because they have to waste time taking down the wall before they can fill the void behind. Give us a break!

Of course, if the ITEM'S profile fills the HOLE naturally, regular BLOCKING of, say, a cake mix, would always leave a void behind that single FACE. However, that's not the same as a true Wall Block, because in this instance, one gentle nudge is enough to collapse the void, leaving it easy to fill.

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/}

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.

Work

Work

n. A job or task. —v. 1. To perform a job or task in exchange for money. 2. To put one or more ITEMS into their correct places in the STORE: “Work this pallet next.”

NOTE: Where do things go? When you're asked to Work something, here's the cascade sequence:

1. THE SHELF, first and foremost. Ideally, you fill it if you have enough STOCK. Too much? Then, if it's just one or two extras, you may have to either JAM or HIDE the few extra ITEMS nearby. Otherwise, write the STORE CODES on any OFF-SALE CASES destined for BACK-STOCK.



2. SALES DISPLAYS second, if there are any. But, first—check the date on the TAG to be sure they're not due to be KILLED. E.g., if it's going OFF-SALE today, don't add to the DISPLAY.
   
   DISPLAY possibilities include the FAST-WALL, EVZ, END-CAPS, 3-WAYS, WINGS, AISLE-STACKS, and even SHIPPERS. After that, it's the...



3. BACK ROOM for any significant amount of leftover. For SPECIALS or ON-SALE ITEMS, a CASE or so goes on the appropriate SPECIALS RUNNER; large quantity gets STACKED OFF on the SALES WALL.
   
   Otherwise, if it's not ON SALE, but high TURNOVER, it may go to, e.g., the WATER PALLET(S) or the PAPER PALLET(S) to soon be worked again by another SHIFT.
   
   All other OFF-SALE ITEMS get put in the GUN (for which you previously got the appropriate STORE CODES from the SHELF TAGS out in the AISLE), and once CODES are on all CASES, go to the OVERSTOCK RUNNERS for modest quantities, OVERSTOCK PALLETS for larger quantities, and eventually into the RACKING for PALLETS of large quantities for which there's no immediate need.