My wife bought me a very nice vest which turned out to be not to my liking. She went to return it…read morefor a refund but was advised that no refunds, only exchanges. This policy was not obvious in the store, nor mentioned to my wife. When I went in to complain about this poor customer service (we were visiting for the weekend so did not want a credit and did not need anything else) the sales person basically said, 'All the stores in town do this, we've done it forever'. When I pointed out that this policy was not obvious to customers, he pointed out the small print on the receipt, which did in fact state that policy. But you only get the receipt after you complete the purchase, which in this store is too late! Nice clothing but horrible customer service. Buyer beware!

100 West Union, a store in Blowing Rock, NC, is dusty and cluttered with old, over-priced…read moremerchandise that looks like a bad episode of Miami Vice. Gross carpet too.

I have been shopping at JW Tweeds for more than 10 years. We visit NC several times a year. We…read morestop at the store every time we are in Blowing Rock. They have great men's wear at great prices. I have bought jackets, shirts, sweaters and all the accessories. The service can't be beat.

wow,,just the best clothes in town! UNREAL find!read more

Excellent high quality clothing store! Staff are wonderful and selection is amazing. We are lucky…read moreto have such a fine boutique in our town!

How do you grade a place for clothing (women's downstairs and men's upstairs) that is…read moretop-of-the-line in looks but unfortunately also in price in a small town like Blowing Rock, North Carolina? Despite the friendly staff and their good selection of materials and clothing I frankly would not and could not afford to even buy the few half price men's clothing that they had. For example who really pays $180 for a man's shirt and it is not even a dress shirt or a tuxedo shirt? Certainly not me. I looked but did not buy.

As small as this outlet is (fewer than 35 stores), we always enjoy shopping at Tanger Outlets when…read morevisiting Blowing Rock. We never fail to find good sales here - regardless of when we visit--and we like that the outlet is so close to the downtown area. The only store I feel is missing is Eddie Bauer. All of our other favorites, however, are here. And don't miss out on the LOFT store, which is located on the right at the main entrance. Don't miss a stop here if you're visiting BR or Boone!

I decided to visit the Shoppes on the Parkway and I was shocked at the number of retail stores…read morethat closed since my last visit there two years ago. Half of the shopping center closed.

There's a couple of points worthy of mention regarding this store…read more The first is, it's 'old school' and deals with customers in exactly the way a gentleman would expect. Class is never outdated. The second is, the selection; although not extensive is likely to have everything you'll need in the basics. If it's not there, you probably don't need it in this area of the country. Finally, take your time and find some Southern Hospitality within the store most likely founded in the late 1930's.. it's a trip down 'memory lane.' Enjoy

They have an excellent selection of accessories. I was in a hurry and didn't have time to browse…read more They have enough variety that I was able to find something that pleased me!!!

PSA - Hampton's Buyer Beware: Store Credit Only, Unexpected $150 Restocking Fee and Refund Policy…read more(Update - response to owner comments at bottom) I discovered Hampton's Men through a Facebook ad and placed a $1,400 online order for a sport coat I had never seen or tried on in person. When it arrived, I decided it was not for me. I never even removed it from its packaging to try it on. I promptly returned the unopened item. Only then did I learn that returning it would cost me $40 in shipping, plus a $150 restocking fee that was not clearly disclosed during the ordering process. What surprised me even more was Hampton's Men's refund policy. Even after paying the restocking fee and return shipping, a refund to your original payment method is not guaranteed. Based on the policy, the company has complete discretion over whether to issue one. In my case, I was left asking the owner to make an exception just to receive the remaining $1,250 from an unopened return. That is not the customer experience I expect when making a $1,400 online purchase from a retailer I discovered through Facebook advertising and product photography. The owner told me he would "work with me," and I hope he ultimately does the right thing by issuing a full refund to my original form of payment. Until then, my advice to prospective customers is simple: read Hampton's return policy very carefully before ordering. Make sure you understand that an unopened return may still cost you return shipping, a $150 restocking fee, and that a refund to your original payment method may not be automatic. -------- Tyler, The most concerning issue is NOT the $150 restocking fee. It is that Hampton's can accept the returned merchandise, retain a customer's original payment, and provide only store credit instead of a refund to the original payment method. That is a material restriction. In my view, it should be clearly and prominently disclosed in the Facebook advertisement, on the product page, and before checkout, not simply placed on a separate Return Policy page. Had I understood that Hampton's could keep my $1,400 after I returned the coat and issue only store credit, I would not have made the purchase. For clarity, I opened the shipping box to view the sport coat, but I did not break the plastic seal, remove the coat from its packaging, or try it on. I returned it promptly in the same sealed condition. What is especially troubling is your admission that you initially intended to "work with me," but changed course after I posted reviews about my experience. In other words, the decision about whether I would receive my money back appears to have turned on whether you approved of my criticism. A customer returning a substantial online purchase should not have to rely on the owner's personal goodwill, or remain silent publicly, to receive a refund to the original payment method. Consumers deserve to understand that before doing business with Hampton's.

There's something shady about the guy who runs it. Just be careful when dealing with this guy. His…read moreproducts are top notch but something about the manner in which he delivers.

Nice selection of men's clothing and accessories. We purchased several sweaters, Mavi corduroys,…read moreshirt jacks and a beautiful pair of boots. The shop also has the full line Jack Black skin care. This place is beautifully decorated and well worth your visit!

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Made a reservation for my fiancé to get a suit fir our wedding. When we arrived there was only two…read morepeople working and the man measuring seemed put out when he saw us. He said they were behind and didn't know how long it would be. We realized that none of the other people had appointments. It was ridiculous. Ended up going to Bridal Traditions in Wilkesboro. They gave him undivided attention and even told someone else to come later since he had a reserved slot. Will never go back to this place.

This store has gone beyond what one would expect from an upscale men's clothing store. Scottie…read moremight be the greatest tailor this side of the Mississippi. She helped me customize my suit for my wedding and four more after that. Her taste and guidance will leave you looking like J Gatsby. Every time I put on any of my suits I feel like a CEO. She and the team at Jos A Bank have transformed my wardrobe from college kid to absolute professional. I can't thank them enough. Again, go see Scottie!!!!

The guy working the downstairs candy/hot sauce shop was very friendly and knowledgeable about the…read morehot sauces. They've got a pretty big selection. I didn't end up getting anything so I felt a little bad but my friend ended up buying some apple butter BBQ sauce so I didn't feel too terrible. If you feel like eating insects, you can buy them here. Yes, insects! The guys working upstairs were nice too. It's more traditional souvenirs and the tees and hats named in the store's moniker. I picked up a cute Blowing Rock sticker with a bear on it which was a tiny bit expensive, but yay.

My family and I were waiting for our food to be ready while on vacation and decided to pop into…read morethis store just to look around. First of all, the website says the store closes at 8:00, so we were surprised when it seemed like they were closing earlier. The employee working repeatedly told us that they had brought everything in for the night and to be careful, which I completely understand. However, the way it was communicated made us feel like we were in the way rather than welcome in the store. My family didn't notice, but I personally heard the employee say, "They need to leave," in a very rude and disrespectful tone while we were still inside. They changed the sign from 'Open' to 'Closed' while I was still inside the store, which made me feel like I was being rushed out and was not welcome there. Overall, it was not a great experience. I understand wanting to close up for the night, but there are much more respectful and professional ways to communicate that to customers. It definitely left a bad impression, especially while we were visiting on vacation.

The Banana Republic Factory Store at Blowing Rock Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock is a really good…read moresource for all things Banana Republic. I like being able to find something good at a really good discount and I was able to find some good deals here. The staff here is friendly and does their best to make sure you have a good shopping experience.

Bought all my groomsmen's suits here. They had a tremendous sale, and the military discount helped…read moreeven more. Since my groomsmen were coming from 3 states and 2 countries, it was easier to buy them here and just give them as groomsmen gifts. Banana Republic mailed the suits to each of them. That way we could make sure everything fit perfectly well before the wedding. The cost for mailing was fairly minimal. I believe around $5/suit. Because they have suit separates, we could get the guys suits that fit off the rack because they didn't have to be taken in many inches the waist. They never look right when you have to take them in 4-5" or moremore. In addition, the guys were able to exchange them at the Banana Republics where they lived if they didn't fit perfectly. The staff was really patient with us and helped get the suit separates in all the guys' sizes, organize it all, and get it mailed with the gift receipts. I know it was frustrating getting it all together correctly, but they were extremely helpful and liked the idea. Don't think they'd ever had anyone do that before but we're excited to help us get everything together for a military wedding.