You may have heard the disturbing news that bonuses this year are expecting to cause a lot of JO&C’ing at various desks across Wall Street. Here to help? Your friendly neighborhood Duane Reade, which last week announced its intent to convince financial services employees who work in the neighborhood to patronize the hell out of their shop. DR plans to lure you in with various bait (hairstyling services, a nail salon, a smoothie bar, beer growlers, a stock ticker, sushi) and by demonstrating that they’re in touch with what you’re going through. Take the less than ideal compensation situation. Duane gets it, which is why tomorrow, they’re going to award their favorite Wall Streeter a bonus out of their pocket, with no clawback provision.** Continue reading »
Duane Reade
Questionable Sushi And A Handshake From Darryl Strawberry Not All That Await You At Duane Reade
By Bess Levin
As you may have heard, a giant Duane Reade opened on Wall Street today. It includes the standard items you’d expect at a DR, plus hairstyling services, a nail salon, a smoothie bar, beer growlers, a stock ticker and sushi. Clearly the company is hoping to be a big hit with the financial services professional who work nearby and while Duane Reade president Joe Magnacca said he and his team “believe it’s the most exciting drugstore in the world,” where one should not think twice about buying and consuming the fish, some remain skeptical. Continue reading »
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