Spent two rainy nights around Valentine's Day at the beach, so there wasn't much to do except eat…read moreor shop, but this gave me the opportunity to check out all the stores nearby and Yelp about them!
This Big Lots, located in the same shoping center as Acme on Bayshore Rd, is well equipped with their standard merch, but has intelligently expanded stock on items most needed in the many rental properties nearby. It makes sense that affordable furniture/home goods offerings would be in constant demand, and Big Lots, just off island, would do really well this close to the homes on island (as well as for all the locals in North Cape May and beyond).
I noticed many items on the shelves that I found in my rental, so clear evidence of how they're put to use.
Likely because this store does so well, I was delighted to find more variety in every department (items that I don't see at stores nearer me), as well as more stock on everything available. I ended up with a fun dog toy for only $5, which my dog has enjoyed way beyond $5 in the few days he's had it. I also got a kid's xylophone for $3 (regular price, not sale), which is rare to find so inexpensive. The bars are metal with the rest plastic, so quality is decent enough to make some fun noise, and I don't worry about my son breaking it like his wood and metal one.
For some reason there were a crazy number of pillows all over this store. I could not get away from the pillows. I guess that is another item in high demand at the beach? If you need pillows, Big Lots has 'em.
All in all, if you need something to equip your rental, or if you're vacationing and require any home goods, toys for the kids, dog stuff, or junk food groceries, this is a great place to stop!
I didn't see staff on the floor, and checkout was friendly but a little apathetic. So this is why I took a star off. But in terms of store cleanliness, merch presentation, ease of navigating store, and stock availability, they deserve 5 stars.
