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...woman insisted that her daughter schedule her wedding around the event. Another loyal customer told her husband that his open-heart surgery would just have to wait. And what was the big occasion? Opening day of a sale at Tuesday Morning. The offbeat discount retailer, with stores in 52 cities, engenders a loyalty bordering on fanaticism among its customers. And that loyalty has fostered frantic growth. Since 1980, the Dallas-based discount chain (estimated 1990 sales: $110 million) has expanded from 35 outlets to 132 stores in 21 states, with profits climbing from $695,000 to a projected $5 million...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Closed-Door Policy | 12/17/1990 | See Source »

...minimalist schedule helps hold down costs at the stores, which are typically low-rent, warehouse-like places with cement floors. Aside from a single manager per store, all employees are part time; many are recruited from the ranks of loyal customers, tempted by the 20% employee discount. The company stocks its shelves with closeout lines acquired at a fraction of their original price. Typical offerings range from Waterford crystal frames ($24.99 ) to Fendi mufflers ($19.99) to Spode china...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Closed-Door Policy | 12/17/1990 | See Source »

...Student Discount: Nov, 23-Jane. 1; $20weekend, $10 midweek with college...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SKI LISTINGS | 12/6/1990 | See Source »

...Student Discount...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SKI LISTINGS | 12/6/1990 | See Source »

...Student Discount: Students may purchasea Sugarcard for $40 that entitles the bearer to $7off ticket window price...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SKI LISTINGS | 12/6/1990 | See Source »

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