NAVY EXCHANGE NOTES
THE BIG -NEWS OF COURSE is the ship that came in over the weekend. While many of
our personnel as well as men of the station had to work getting it unloaded and
loaded again it always makes our customers happy to have a ship come in. There
will be new records, radios, haircutting kits, shirts, housewares and earthenware
and many other items soon on sale. Don’t ask us when - it will, be as scon as pos*
sible,
. KING SIZE that’s our TV trays that have beautiful designs and even butterflies
embedded in' them to make them a conversation piece that you’ll be glad to have
around the house when it comes time to entertain company.
THAT WIND IS STTLL BLOWING and don’t think that it will ever stop completely.
This is the Birthplace of the Winds and you can use one of the luxuary filled,
Allergy free, Mothproof, cloud light comforters most of the year while you’re
here. Also received in a new shipment were some 1009b pure wool blankets with 100$
nylon binding for extra wear, electric blankets and famous name bedspreads in
many patterns and Colors,
THERE’S AN OLD SUPERSTITION that when you give someone a knife you should give
them a new penny. If you buy your knife at the Exchange the salesgirl will give
you a new penny in your change if you request it. If you are a sportsman and plan
on doing some fishing this summer your tackle box isn't complete until you have
one of the hunting .and fishing knives featured in the 1st display counter to your •
right as you enter the store at the door. There are knives of many sizes and all
of the best quality.
WE'RE ALL SET FCR YOUR BLESSED EVENT with a large supply of baby needs, maternity
wear (that is fashionable, pretty and very chic) and our best wishes.
THERE ARE STILL A FEW LEFT - in all popular sizes - our Chief at the Garage says
he hates to disappoint anyone and therefore he wants everyone who needs tires to
make sure that they take advantage of the stock now on hand and get them now. A
new shipment of .batteries is expected in on this ship and he asks that we remind
you that on Saturday mornings you can get an economy lubrication on your car for
only 75 cents while you wait.
OUR CUSTOMERS FREQUENTLY QUESTION AND ANSWERS!!! Many of our customers have quest
ioned about how the Navy Exchange operates. Each week we will try to answer one or
©ore of the most frequently asked questions to help you understand the what, why
and wherefore of the Exchange operations. Some of the topics we intend to cover
are; Expenses, Profits, Mark-up per-centages, Stock limitations, Special Orders,
Buying policies, Shipping Costs, Shipping Problems and merchandizing practices.
If you have a topic you would like to have discussed let us know. THIS WEEKS
QUESTION: Who gets the profit from the Navy Exchange? After all expenses have
been paid, the profits are turned over to the command recreation fund with a small
portion taken by the Bur.eau of Naval Personnel to support Navy-wide welfare and
recreation programs.
Exception!; Profits from the EM Clubs and Caribou Club are segregated and reser
ved for special use. The subject will be covered in. detail in a later issue.
Next week:' How is the Mark-up established and the percentage of mark-up.
LCWELY DISHES COME EASY when you use the stylish famous brand cookware now on dis
play at the Cookware counter as you enter the store. We can’t tell you the name
but it’s quality, beauty in copper tops andfcri^ht colored aluminum will wear for
ever. Priced individually by each piece you’ll find a set costs very little-com
pared to what you might expect to pay for a set.