One of the most infuriating aspects of shopping at the big box giants like Target and Walmart is what isn't offered for sale. Every once in awhile, you'll need something specific for a specific task or a little niche project and you'll head off to a big box thinking you can find it. Good luck with that!
The big box stores use computer-based planning systems to make sure that every square inch of their shelf space is selling something profitable. Seldom needed items make way for the often needed items. Unfortunately, that seldom needed item is often the "project completer" needed to make best use of the often needed items.
I first noticed this a couple of years ago when we were trying to reconfigure some lamps for a new apartment. We had some lamps that were thrift store finds. We had some lamps from Target and we had some lamps from Walmart. For some reason, we needed to find a lamp harp because we had bought a new differently sized lampshade. But, Target didn't sell them. They sold lamp shades galore, but not a single lamp harp.
A few nights ago, we went to Target and wanted to get some petroleum jelly. Apparently, the powers that be have decided that petroleum jelly would not be in any of the personal care or makeup sections of the store. We don't know why. I suspect it has gone out of fashion since it contains petrolatum. But, when you need it and can't find it, it really is frustrating.
So, next time, you are rambling through a big box store, take note of what you don't see.
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