In our store-we have not heard the In Store Audio Network announcement and the music they are playing is quite mellow compared to before
All Kroger stores were supposed to switch over to Vibenomics on July 20, 2020. At my store, the change is easily noticeable. NO MORE top-of-the hour chimes, but an announcement at the top of the hour for employees to do your conditioning! (Never mind that's already my job almost constantly throughout the day, in the Produce dept).
The music selection tends to be a little newer, and sorta quieter, but there are exceptions. There is maybe not quite as much repetition as with the old service (In Store Audio Network) but some songs are played every day. It won't take long for us to memorize the playlist if this company follows the lead set by ISAN.
One irritating change: They interrupt the songs for the announcements on washing hands, social distancing,etc. Instead of slotting the announcements neatly between songs, they cut them off suddenly, play the announcement, then continue the song. What's up with that?? Sounds unprofessional and poorly programmed.
