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Running a supermarket on your own in Discounty can sometimes feel overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier. While you won’t ruin everything if you make mistakes, smart planning and organization can simplify life greatly.
Start with a well-organized store room. The items you receive from Delivery Guy and vendors are either chilled or regular produce. Chilled items like milk, meat, and fish are packed in white Styrofoam boxes, while other goods such as household items and canned foods come in cardboard boxes. It’s helpful to divide your store room into chilled and non-chilled sections, keeping similar items together. This makes restocking during work hours faster and less stressful. When customers suddenly buy a lot of a certain product, like oats or shampoo, be ready by pre-storing some in your pockets to quickly refill shelves and prevent empty spots that can upset shoppers.
Use your evenings to restock the shop floor. Keep a small area free for storing empty boxes for recycling, and wait until you have at least three of the same type before collecting to recycle—either Styrofoam or cardboard—to avoid mixing bundles that won’t earn you money.
Maximize every inch of space in your shop by keeping everything organized. Place fresh produce in one area and chilled meats or fish together. Double up on stock on shelves to promote impulse buying—customers often find something unexpected and buy it. For example, grouping fish with canned processed foods might tempt a customer to grab an extra can. As your shop expands, place Boosters from the Hardware Store near relevant shelves to boost sales in that area. Avoid wasting space on decorative items like plants or crystals—they don’t increase sales and are better saved for other uses.
Keep your Customer Approval Rating (C.A.R.) high by serving customers quickly and keeping shelves fully stocked. A rating above 85% means more customers will come back. Pay attention to customers with exclamation marks above their heads; they want something you might not have in stock. Restock promptly or inform them politely if the item is unavailable to keep their experience positive.
Invest in posters to attract more customers. Basic posters at first, with vendor-specific ones available later, can be placed at the Harbor, Bar, or Bus Stop to draw in more foot traffic. Printing posters costs a few Shills each and takes time, so check back daily to start new batches and collect your printed posters.
Make weekly visits to vendors, as they restock once a week. Use this time to check trade deals and redeem points before buying extra stock, ensuring you get the best prices. Focus on completing vendor tasks—especially with vendors like Tammy, who can be more difficult—by selling her products, such as toothpaste, placed near a Household Booster for better sales.
Visit the Hardware Store daily, as stock refreshes every day. This is a great opportunity to buy Boosters—special items that improve sales for nearby goods. Place these Boosters near relevant shelves to encourage impulse buys, which can significantly boost your daily earnings.
Finally, use the Discounty Rewards system on the store’s computer. Complete daily and weekly tasks to earn points that unlock new products, extra pockets, and posters. Prioritize unlocking food items first, then upgrade your store with additional features like the Scanner, which speeds up checkout times once you’re comfortable with the new system.
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