My wife and I spend a fortune at this store every year, but the customer service has been awful lately. This last weekend we were looking to purchase all new bedding. Back in that section was a congregation (5) of employees looking like they were having a casual chat. A few minutes later we needed help finding out if something we wanted was out of stock or simply in the storages areas we can't reach. We putzed around looking for other bedding items for a good 15 minutes before any sales associates re-appeared. This time there were 2 younger employees congregating in that section. One was sitting in the chairs meant for customers at the desk and they were both staring at their phones. We walked up to them and stood there for a good 30 seconds looking at them (obviously needing their help) when finally I had to ask "Are either of you guys on the clock right now?".
We went back the next day to purchase a few things we needed the next day. We didn't need the help of any associates, but when we needed to check out there was a long line and 2 people on register. One was on the phone and not helping anyone. The other left the counter when she was done helping the customer she was with. As the line grew longer and longer (no cashiers checking ANYONE out) we walked up where the girl had previously been checking folks out (the register light was on indicating it was open) and stood there for several minutes watching the other employee still talking on the phone.
Management needs to really step it up at this location. read more