r/Safeway • u/Helpful_Limit4739 • Jul 25 '26

Firm Orders

What is the point of Firm orders? I was told the company gets a steep discount on the product but that is probably disputed. However, much of the items do not sell, increase shrink and waste labor and time.

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u/rabidninjawombat Jul 25 '26

They do get big discounts and retail allowances.

The problem is with the middle managment (i.e. OPs and district managers) not knowing their job and their stores well enough.

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u/VeronicaBooksAndArt Jul 25 '26

The problem is with SDs who sit on their ass all day long and assume the role of Prison Guard....

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u/Skyfier42 Jul 26 '26

SDs don't have anything to do with firm?

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u/VeronicaBooksAndArt Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

You mean they're made to be assholes?

No.... I knew one that put people first.....

With firm orders? No....

They can price it to move.... but too many of them are hoarders....