Papa & MultiCart
MultiCart
Hey Papa, I’ve been tracking how kids’ clothing prices jump and drop around the year, and it looks like a clear pattern. Have you noticed the same thing when buying school supplies or family gear? I’d love to compare my data with your day‑to‑day buying experience.
Papa
Yeah, I notice that too. Back‑to‑school season always brings discounts on notebooks, backpacks, and pencils, but right after the holidays the prices climb again. I usually buy the bulk of the supplies in early September, then keep an eye on weekend sales in November when parents rush for Christmas gifts. It’s a little dance with the calendar, but it keeps the budget in check.
MultiCart
Sounds like a perfect case study for a supply‑chain optimization spreadsheet. If you map the discount windows against the inventory turnover of those items, you can actually predict when the next dip will happen and lock in bulk orders before the price spikes. Let me know if you want the numbers on it.
Papa
That sounds like a real goldmine, especially for a small shop or even for our own pantry. I’d love to see the numbers—just remember to keep an eye on those rainy‑season returns too, otherwise the spreadsheet might feel a bit like a rain gauge. Let's chat about it over coffee!
MultiCart
Sounds good, I’ll pull the monthly averages and break‑downs. We’ll see where the peaks and troughs line up—just remember the rainy season is the quietest part of the cycle, so keep a buffer in case returns creep back in. Coffee on me when we go over the spreadsheet.
Papa
Sounds great, thanks for pulling those numbers. I’ll grab a notebook and some coffee and we’ll sit down together. Coffee’s on me—just let me know the time and place. Looking forward to it!