Excellent customer service and selection of products! I would definitely shop there again!read more

I'm a big nerd, a geek, a sci-fi and pop culture fangirl. I love Star Wars, Harley Quinn, and…read morePusheen. Hot Topic fulfills all my fangirl needs. I love knowing that I can walk in and pretty much find something to pick up. Tonight I was excited to find Harley Quinn's sequined socks from Birds of Prey! I'm going to wear them when we go to the movie tomorrow. I also love that they have constant sales. My favorite nail polish is always Buy One Get One Free. Always. More importantly I always dig the sales associate. They are always welcoming and funny. They get excited about the things you are buying. They are always helpful. I went in about a year ago looking for some earrings with a specific backing for the posts. The sales associate looked everywhere with me. We ended up talking about the trials of cartilage piercings and what might help. So why not 5 stars? Well, as with everything in Gainesville, our Hot Topic is tiny. Like abysmally tiny. Ridiculously small. It gets stuffy and tight in there. The sales associates and the customers are climbing over each other to move around. Sometimes the store is a bit if a mess but I always see the associates trying to clean up and straighten up. I think it's a mess because they have so much and not nearly enough room to work in. Lastly, there isn't enough plus size clothing offerings. Hot Topic has a great selection online, but like everything in GNV, our store has very little to offer. It's like the clothing businesses got together and said, "we are a college town, our focus should be on tiny college girls only!" Hot Topic, with all of GNV's business growth, do you think you could get a bigger space and get more sizes? I love the store and I like that the staff gets me like so many other stores don't. So do us all a huge favor and expand a bit. Move into Butler or Celebration Pointe because the mall is getting janky and the store is too tiny. Please. Pretty please.

This place is a great find! Upscale retail Is how I would…read moredescribe the shopping experience. The sales clerks are quick to set up a room in the cozy dressing area for customers and will begin bringing things back for you to try on if you are interested. I have a hard time picking flattering styles out for myself and I quickly found that Sheila, my salesgirl, has a good eye and was able to put together numerous outfits for me that look and feel great on. The clothing is quite pricy but I think you get your money's worth. Drapes beautifully, feels good, looks elegant and sophisticated. I am still in love with these clothes 2 months later! Compliments galore and I will definitely make it a regular splurge now that I have found this delightful little niche boutique.

This is one of the newest additions to the Oaks Mall, and it is one of my favorites stores (White…read moreand Black always go perfectly together!!) they have casual to dressy clothes. The store's clothes are a little pricey, however they do have pretty good sales and it makes it easy to overdo it on the shopping. Definently go by here and take a look.

Funny that I've been shopping at H & M out of town because there wasn't one in the area. Surprise!…read moreThere's been one here in the mall hiding all along. :) Now I'm a happier customer. There's not much here that I wouldn't wear with a good variety in every department. I do wish the departments or areas were divided with signs so you new what was where. The sizes run a bit funky so I would recommend trying everything on for the best fit. The best thing about this location is there is always a sale so keep your eyes out!

One of my favorite places to shop. Good quality clothes at a decent price. The music is usually…read moregood and it's not normally crowded. The cashiers are young and hip and can answer my questions. I feel very welcomed when I shop here. They have the latest trends as well as your basic staple items. Lots of accessories to fit your needs. My favorite are the accessories at the check out. It gives me something to browse while waiting in line.

I like five below because they have a lot of different variety of stuff that are useful and cheap…read more My main complaint is that it is usually a bit disorganized in here which makes it harder to locate items. The workers are usually really nice though and willing to help me find an item. I've bought a lot of stuff from here at a cheaper price than I might've elsewhere

It is a place where all peoples meet! Low prices bring everyone to the table!…read moreMost everything on the store is below $5, but if it is not, they will let you know. I have only seen a $10 Below sign, so I don't think anything is above that price. This is a great place for :cookbooks, cell phone accessories, gifts, speakers, headphones, toys, make-up, etc. All prices are marked, and they have lots of choices. It is agreat store to just come by and look through, because you will invariably see something and say, "This is cool; I can use that!" They also have hands-free deivices for $5 bucks! I bought one, and it is 5x better than the $20 one that I bought at Best Buy! That one mounted in the heater vent, and overheated my phone in the middle of an Uber ride! Not good!!! It mounts on the windoww, and iis working fine! Get you some!!

I used to love coming to this store in the midst of my young and single clubbing days, and I was…read moreexcited to see that it was still open during a recent girl's night downtown. When the owner Robert, is working, I've always gotten the best service, and he will give you very honest feedback as to whether or not something looks good on you (rather than just lay on the BS to make you buy clothes). Some of the other employees however, just often look bored. The boutique has a very Miami feel to it, and I like the fact that they are open late, so you can wear your new purchase out on the town right away. Perhaps my favorite thing about this store, is that they never get more than a few pieces of the same item. This way, I know that the outfits that buy are relatively unique, and I'm unlikely to see the same dress on another woman. Having said that, they are very trendy pieces, so they don't have a lot of longevity as far as the style goes (although, I do have some purchases that I just refuse to stop wearing). My only complaint about the store is that they target a very specific type of customer. Let's just say that It is much more difficult for me to shop here now that I am in my 30's, as opposed to when I was in my 20's. The sizes also run a bit small, so I know better than to even bother trying on dresses, skirts, or pants. This probably wouldn't even be considered a "criticism" per se, because you can't fault a business for having a very specific consumer in mind. The younger version of myself would give this place 5 stars for the selection, hours of operation, friendliness, and candor of the owner. As someone with an average build, I would be inclined to only give it three stars due to the limited selection; but I decided to go with four, just because I have so many fond memories of fun-filled evenings that started out here.

Staff is super nice, we had to swap a pair of sandals and it was hassle free. We had purchased the…read morewrong size and just needed to swap for the next size up. The prices are retail, although they have sale events, they usually do not apply to certain merchandise. The selection is great! We found exactly what we needed in size and color. If you are buying Birkenstock, be sure to check the men's and Women's areas since they can be mixed.

I used to think this was a was a women's only shoe store. IT IS NOT!! They have so many different…read more style shoes for men, women and children! It is spacious and clean. You can order online, and pick up in store, at your convenience! The shoes I bought were Sketchers. I bought the same pair years ago, and they lasted me for three years, and I work as a chef! I am going to buy the same shoes again for myself for Christmas! Yessir!

This store is conveniently located in celebration pointe and across the street from the Alachua…read moreCounty Sports Complex which is perfect during indoor track season! Stopped over twice as they had a good selection of winter items on clearance which was what I needed for the weather over the weekend. I scored some new colors in workout gear and racked up for my little one as this location had her size in a lot of apparel. I wish they had more track n field items such as spikes and warm ups since indoor meets run January - March and this location would make ALOT of money from the teams traveling and staying near by. Service was really good and everyone was helpful. The fitting rooms were super clean and the store was very chest and organized.

The bad news is on the mens Nike radical ball cap, I initiated a notify me when they are in stocks,…read morewill apparently Nike did not notify me. I checked status and they sold out without being notified yesterday. Bad customer service. Thanks Nike,,,

As a plus-size bride, I was terrified to try on wedding dresses because I thought it would end with…read moreme feeling bad about myself and crying in my car. Sara B totally rocked my appointment and had me feeling like a beautiful queen in the wedding dresses we picked out. I pulled a bunch, then she picked some more based on the ones I chose. I ended up loving dresses I didn't think I loved on the hanger and hated some dresses on my body even though they were gorgeous on the hanger. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that David's Bridal has revamped its sizing so that it runs more true to your street size. I am usually a size 18/20 and so were all of the dresses that fit me like a glove. Back in 2012 when I got my prom dress from DB, I had to size up 4 sizes to find a dress that fit me, which took a hit to my self-esteem. Sara was accommodating, so friendly, and super fun to work with. Seriously, we had the best time. She suggested the best accessories to really make the dresses I love really pop that much more (different veils, belts, etc.). She then helped my sisters try on some bridesmaid dresses even though we had originally only planned for the bridal appointment. Sara had so many great tips and suggestions, especially since she had tried on many of the same dresses so she knew what would look best on my body type. I can't say enough good things. I really enjoyed my bridal appointment here and am so glad that we finally have a store here in GNV so I don't have to drive elsewhere to search for dresses. We will 100% be back!!

Extremely Disappointing Experience at David's Bridal in Gainesville…read more I honestly hate that I have to write this review because my experience started out really positive, but unfortunately, it turned into one of the most frustrating and upsetting experiences I've had while planning my wedding. When I originally came in to shop for my wedding dress, the woman who helped me was very kind and made me feel comfortable. I found a dress I loved, was sized, and ultimately paid around $1,000 for my wedding dress. I was so excited and trusted that everything would go smoothly. When my dress came in, I received a call saying that the dress was not up to their standards and that they needed to send it back. I understood that things happen, and I was patient with the situation. Not long after that, I received another call saying that my replacement dress was ready for pickup. When I went to pick it up, I was shocked by how different the experience was. When I walked in, they essentially just wanted me to take the dress and leave. No one offered me a room to try it on. I actually had to ask if I could try it on. Once I was put in a room, I was left there to figure everything out on my own. My family and I had to struggle to get the dress on and eventually had to go find someone ourselves to help us. After putting it on, I was extremely upset. The dress fit completely differently from the dress I originally tried on and loved. It was extremely big on me, and I hated the way I looked in it. I was clearly upset, but my family and I were nothing but kind and respectful. We weren't asking for anything unreasonable -- we simply wanted someone to explain why the dress fit so differently and what could be done. We were told that alterations would have to come in and handle it and that they could not give us any information. When we went back out front, I asked if they could give me even a general idea of what alterations might cost. I am paying for my wedding myself, and after spending around $1,000 on a dress, I feel like it is completely reasonable to want to know what additional expenses I should prepare for. Instead, I was repeatedly told that they couldn't give me any kind of price or even a ballpark estimate and that I had to wait until October. My wedding is in December. Since I live about an hour away, I decided to speak with a local seamstress who does bridal alterations closer to where I live. She took my measurements and looked at the dress, and she was honestly confused about why the dress was so large on me. She specifically questioned the sizing because my measurements did not line up with the size I received at all. Based on the amount of work the dress needs because of how oversized it is, she told me that the alterations could cost around, or potentially even more than, what I paid for the dress itself. That was extremely upsetting to hear. I spent around $1,000 on a wedding dress expecting it to fit appropriately based on the measurements I was taken for, and now I am potentially looking at spending another $1,000 or more just to make the dress wearable. I completely understand that wedding dresses often need alterations and that some amount of tailoring is normal. That is not what I'm upset about. I'm upset that the dress is so significantly different in size that the alterations may cost as much as -- or more than -- the dress itself, and no one at the store was willing to give me even a basic explanation or ballpark estimate. The way this was communicated to me made me feel embarrassed and almost stupid for even asking questions. I wasn't demanding an exact price. I simply wanted some kind of idea of what I should expect financially so I could plan accordingly. As a young bride trying to navigate everything that comes with planning a wedding, this experience was incredibly overwhelming. I am paying for my wedding myself, and every expense matters. I spent a significant amount of money on a dress that I expected to feel beautiful and confident in, only to leave the store feeling upset, disappointed, and worried about whether I'll even be able to get the dress to look the way I originally envisioned. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously. I understand that mistakes happen and that dresses sometimes need alterations, but brides deserve communication, compassion, and customer service -- especially when they are spending this much money on such an important purchase. I expected to leave David's Bridal feeling excited about my wedding dress. Instead, I left feeling defeated and questioning whether I made the right decision. That is not how a bride should feel after spending so much on her wedding dress.