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Dairy Reinvented
“Our regional cows have been highly productive,” beamed Norm, supervising an employee unload dairy products for customers.
But where were they?
The regulars showed up. Tourists trickled in as they did elsewhere in the vacationland—unlike booming pre-pandemic times. Did the current political climate have a bearing?
After days of dismal turnout, Norm called his staff for a meeting.
“Put up a new display poster,” he instructed. “Half price: ALL dairy!
A sampling counter was set up, manned by an employee.
Sales accelerated. Many shopping carts left the grocery store with dairy. Late comers found the refrigerated section emptied out.
From Guest Contributor Krystyna Fedosejevs
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