[quote name='chibamm']That doesn't make sense. The employees spend hours at work. They know what the sales are coming up, they see the ads and stuff like that way before the consumer does. Therefore, they already know that it is on sale. Calling does not "tip off" the people who should already know.[/quote]
It does tip them off if the sale isn't advertised, or if it's a clearance price.. Employees may have no idea what the price is unless they sticker the item. I dunno how well Meijer is on updating price stickers, but many stores/employees are lazy.