Motivational poster asking staff to make customers spend 50 pence more displayed in Sainsbury’s store window by mistake

Sainsbury's puts poster in window that customers were never meant to see …

Sainsbury’s staff poster urges staff to a join the ‘50 pence challenge’, designed to encourage customers to spend an extra 50 pence in store.

The display was originally tweeted by @mynameischrisd who resisted revealing the location to Sainsbury’s increasingly desperate social media manager.



Chris Dodd (@mynameischrisd) .@sainsburys not sure this is supposed to be in your window... pic.twitter.com/Zk9GCliIWO

Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) @mynameischrisd Yeah, I don't think so either. Which store was this? I'll give them a call. Ross.

Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) @mynameischrisd This is clearly a poster meant for staff areas. I'd really like to make sure it gets to where it should be. Ross.

Chris Dodd (@mynameischrisd) @glitteringheels oh Sainsbury's are not playing nice. :(

Twitter was quick to respond using the hashtag #50pChallenge.

Melanie King (@DaisyBooNails) Crying with laughter #50pChallenge "Would Sir like some more biscuits?"

Charlie M (@Charlie628) @KrazyKizza @sainsburys I was just going to buy one pastry this morning for 80p, but they were 2 for £1.30 so I did that. #50pChallenge

Owen Williams (@OwsWills) As a result of *this* Tweet, I shall now be attempting to spend 50p *less* in @sainsburys » https://t.co/gBHK7OPFOW #50pChallenge



What do you think about the mistake? Are you surprised retailers have such motivational posters for their staff? Will it put you off shopping at Sainsbury’s? Share your comments in the thread.