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    3.8 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pravash M.

    Outdoor adventure store; clothes, shoes, bikes, kayaks, gear, snacks and more under 1 roof near Pembroke Target. Convenience comes at a premium price, though they do have some REI brand items at lesser price points; clearance racks exist, sometimes as a sidewalk sale, but I still find prices to be on the high side. Perk of REI is they have lots of nationwide stores in case something breaks or doesn't work. This store is clean, employees are friendly'ish, and the shared shopping center parking lot has plenty of spaces.

    Lisa O.

    I'm in love with REI. How in the world did I go this long without REI in my life?? Staff-5 Cleanliness-5 Location and parking-5 Availability of products-5 They have EVERYTHING-5 Knowledgeable employees-5 Store is friendly and helpful and Im totally in LOVE with REI. I think this place is a must and you should really join the co-op. It's a no brainer. Even their website is a 5 star experience. Little story. I had purchased Altra timp3 shoes at the store. Loved them so much that I wanted a 2nd pair. Heard about their big annual sale and went. The shoes I wanted were discontinued in the store but staff helped me. I went online and saw the shoes. Showed them the Altra timp 2 that I wanted. They were EXTREMELY helpful in convincing me it would be a good idea to just order them. I usually like to try stuff on but I took their advice and did it. They were so great. I have never in my life had such great experience . END OF THE STORY. I got the shoes within a week and I love the shoes and the staff was right in the size and the style. THANK YOU REI

    Carol S.

    Love, love, love REI. After shopping at the SoHo REI in Manhattan, I was ecstatic that a store was opening in Virginia Beach. And in the Town Center area...YAY!! I've bought lots of clothing items from both the store & on line. You can buy on line and have your purchase shipped to the store with no shipping charges. You'll get an email when the item is ready for pickup. Shipping is also free if your purchase is over a certain amount. Nothing touches my recent purchase. I am SOOO excited. I haven't been able to ride a bike for decades because of bad knees. I had them replaced (the knees....) eight years ago. So finally, with my sister's encouragement, I felt ready to try a bike. I can't walk long distances because of a bad back that quickly starts to hurt. So I needed a way to get active exercise. A bike seemed perfect. I knew exactly what I wanted (an Electra Townie Cruiser) & went to the Laskin corridor bike shops first. Both were very discouraging, indicating that demand had been very high during Covid. Neither expected another shipment for many months. I stopped at REI on the way home, not realizing they were also a big bike store. They told me they were out of stock in the store but I could order on line and have it shipped to the store. When it arrived they would assemble it and contact me to come in and have it fitted for me. This approach worked great!! The REI App indicated it would be a one month's wait. But that was OK. They had the exact bike & color I wanted. And I got a 7 speed for less than a 3 speed elsewhere. In addition I received an on line digital gift card, which I used to purchase a basket, lock, lights & water bottle holder. They put it in my SUV and I immediately drove it to its forever home. What a great experience!! REI is a CO-OP. You purchase a $20 life membership & receive dividends in the form of REI credits every year. What can be better than that!! The Virginia Beach REI is a stand alone store on Independence sitting on an out parcel on the northwest side of Pembroke Mall. Parking is plentiful, some parking spaces right at the front of the store. Getting back into the traffic flow, either on Independence or Virginia Beach Boulevard, is easy with traffic lights to assist you. The store is very clean. Employees are helpful & friendly. And they even have "At Risk" Hours during Covid. Try it, you'll like it. No.....You'll LOVE it!!

    Ashlee A.

    Never had a need to come by a place like this, but I'm so glad it is around! Decided on a quick kayak trip and REI had it all and then some. As of a month ago, REI now offers kayak & things rentals. Brand new kayaks for only $30 A DAY. Such a steal & the kayaks are great. Now's the time to try them before the price goes up! Stopped by on a Saturday around 1 and went to the shop area to get the rentals going. They have a price board up for all of their rentals. The process seemed a little longer because there was some confusion and many things to be clarified, but the employees were great. The kayak was a $200 deposit down. There's even brochures that give many places to go paddling all through the 757 and more info about their rentals. After that, it was time to get things strapped to the car. Now this process is what took us so long (about a 90 minute stay from start to finish). Not too hard once walked through the process but since everything was new, it took a lot longer than expected. Shoutout to B-Rice for the help!! He got us right together since he does it all the time. The other employees could figure it out how, but I'd say they weren't an expert like him. Overall, everything was great to include the kayak trip. We actually ended up strapping up both kayaks in under ten minutes on our return. Just make sure you have some strong people with you! Also, make sure to keep up with all the pieces so things are not to get lost in the sauce. Great experience.

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    4.3(32 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The best! I have being wearing their leggings for over 8 years! Great customer service! Their…read moreleggings are worth the price for sure. See why below. This store is great. They were all so helpful. I do wish they had more colors and sizes in store, but you can always buy online. So sometimes I try on in store and buy online. They have so many cute bras, and tops to go with the leggings. I do wish they had plus size items, or bras in a bigger size at-least. I want to look cute too, top to bottom, just not the bottom Did you know they hem for free? Back their product? Get a hole in it, they will repair it. They have a military discount. Thank you lululemon for great customer service and backing your product

    Ok I admit that just 4 years ago I had no idea who this company was. Fast forward to two teens, one…read morefemale and one male. I'm very aware of their pricey, but super quality brand. I have shopped stores from coast to coast. The location is somewhat newer for Virginia Beach Town Center. Parking is free off street or nearby parking garages. The area outside has always been tidy. I have probably shopped with my kids around a dozen times. So I will compile experiences which are similar. The styles and designs are for a younger demographic that is a slimmer weight. They have athletic and dressier items. The company roots are in athletic clothing. The products are approximately 90% women, 10% men. So I'm out on the skimmer category. But really any age can enjoy their clothing. They are pricey, make no mistake. A single legging for ladies runs in the $100 neighborhood. For men the same with pants. They do have a sales rack to check. It's often slim pickings. Service 100% always 5 star. The staff is trained well and will bend over backwards to be helpful to customers. Also always super friendly and attentive. I have to admit they are trained to sell too! So you may be browsing and make a purchase. The store is always 100% 5 star clean and organized. The staff has very tight control over the the tidiness of the floor, changing area and checkout. Products and quality always 100% 5 star. LuLulemon makes it a company policy to bring quality to what they make. They also stand begins with a unheard of return policy of no receipt required and limited warranty period. Who else does this? Well I can't name another clothing retailer. My scorecard is a perfect 5 and of course we will continue to shop this clothing chain.

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    Fleet Feet - Clearance

    Fleet Feet

    4.6(38 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Fantastic staff: Anthony was the staff member who spent time with me. He explained everything as we…read morewent along. It is a process.. I'm super pleased with the detailed service Computer gives suggestions and you and the staff fine tune those choices. I am happy to say I bought 3 pairs of shoes. I have been wearing all of them and I like rotating what I wear. I wish I would have found Fleet Feet sooner. Fantastic is the word to describe my whole experience

    No doubt about it. An easy 5 stars all the way for Fleet Feet Virginia Beach store…read more The location is directly behind Chili's. Parking is plentiful and lot clean. The signage is very good, but not necessarily from the road. I had an exchange and Jordan was delighted to assist me. There was a sizing issue at another location I discovered. Jordan went right to work on using their sizing technology for best fit. I had a 3D scan completed with a ln analysis of pressure point on the bottom of my feet. Afterwards Jordan presented this information on an iPad. They were out of the Hoka's color I wanted, but ordered for an I store pickup. After taking care of that I browsed the store. Discount and close out merchandise is in the rear. Several brands of shoes are carried. They also carry high quality inserts and the best brands of socks including Feetures and Wicked Comfort. Garmin watches are also carried. Sign up for Fleet Feet membership free online and get points for purchases for rewards money. It's easy to do. Jordan mentioned they are a franchised store with two locations. The other is in Greenville, NC. Not taking anything away from other area running stores, but in my opinion the sizing technology is superior at Fleet Feet. I will return soon to pick up my shoes. Totally impressed with the Virginia Beach store.

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    4.3(8 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    It is located in a small shopping center off of busy Independence Blvd. Went there with a friend…read more The store is very organized and the staff is friendly. The only problem is that they don't have a good selection of the larger sizes. They are willing to order for you, but it would be better if they had it in store. They have nice quality items (casual and dressy clothes) along with shoes. I would refer anyone seeking larger sized clothes here.

    Second time in this store in past six months. First time was browsing, today looking to purchase…read moreshorts. The focus of the store is larger men's size. To my knowledge few exist and I know of no other in Virginia Beach. I was impressed enough to come back. Their location just South of Town Center in Town Center Station is great in most respects. They have a private parking lot, however when lunch, or weekend rush hit it's strained due to nearby Mission BBQ. They do have their own designated spaces. On two visits I found the lot and walk free of debris. The store is spacious and includes both casual, dressy casual and more formal jacket, ties and belts. Even shoes from flip flops to all leather formal. Today I was surprised to even see swim suits. Waist sizes run from 36-66. On my visit today it was a challenge to find the lower end waist size. Almost impossible as a matter of fact. Anything can be ordered. The price point and selection today holds back the 5 stars. They are a full retail, no sales store. They do have a reward system that you can get discounts after a certain amount of points. Ask the clerk. When browsing on a weekday around 11 AM they were not busy. A clerk immediately assisted me and was both friendly and helpful. The same clerk checked me out and the process was smooth. When it comes to quality they have you covered with name brands that I rely on such as Polo RL and Nautica. The store is sectioned off nicely and displays attractive. Changing rooms are in the rear and locked. Staff must assist. I would return to this store and recommend. However, if your cost conscious you can find better deals on the same products in my opinion. A solid 4 stars.

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    Wandered into this Old Navy bc I was having a photo shoot this afternoon with my daughter and I…read moreneeded to try to find a cute denim dress or something in blue for my vision. They had probably a half a dozen cute dresses that fit the color and scheme I was looking for. Prices were super fair (as expected) and I found a few cute things for my 12 month old daughter as well. Store was clean, line moved quickly, and staff were very friendly. I like their new cash-back rewards program with your phone number and they have coupons and rewards the more you spend. It's budget friendly and isn't the highest quality - but it def. hit the spot this time and I plan to stop here when looking for cute baby and toddler clothes in the future bc they had a ton of options and some great sales.

    I'm luke warm on the Old Navy chain. I'm personally not a fan, but my daughter is. I have…read moreaccompanied her on many occasions. My most recent was with my daughter to get clothes for camp. The store was organized, however had dust bunnies on the floor. No staff went of there way to assist during the 30 minutes plus span we were shopping. They offer a lot of variety at a more affordable price point, I give them that. Checkout was smooth, but the staffer was flat. All in all an above average visit on my daughter finding what she needed. Unfortunately customer service was below average. A 3 seems to suit them.

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