I think E2E *could* work, and probably work well. Sure, shoppers habits change over time, so I get that retail needs to change with it to stay alive... but, 1-3 people trying to do everything in a department that accounts for half of the stores sales is just not feasible. E2E can only work IF they give every store the bodies needed to pull it off.
Most of the A&A team at my store could rock setting pogs, pushing truck, backstocking, zoning, pricing, research, reshop, etc. etc. But when there are so few people scheduled, on top of the things we're required to do outside of our own departments every day (namely smart huddle in hardlines & the non stop backup) that's where we run into trouble. Even the most dedicated hard working tm can't do all of what they're asking.
It's frustrating and I wish corporate would listen to the people actually working in their stores. I might not love all of the changes they're asking of us, but I'm a hard worker and I'll do what's asked of me if you give me what I NEED to get it done! Bodies on the floor and cashiers up front would be a great start!