Awesome store with exciting new product!! Emily is great…read moreand offers a amazing assortment of clothing and shoes!!

Adorable boutique! This boutique has a little bit of everything you're looking for- jeans, great…read moretops, great accessories. The staff was extremely helpful when looking for other sizes and styles in jeans, too. I can't wait to visit again on my next trip down!

REI is an awesome store! Even though I'm not really an avid outdoorsman, it's always fun to walk…read morearound the store and look at all of the cool miscellaneous items that they have on display. In addition, although I don't need the hardcore camping and hiking equipment, they do have a large selection of shoes, shirts, hats, beanies, pants, etc. that an indoorsman like me (lol) will find useful. What I also thought was cool was that they offer some classes like "Camping Basics" and "How to Pack a Backpack." While some of these classes cost $50 for non-members, others are free and open to the public. Lastly, I loved their selection of dog equipment, which I could definitely see myself coming back for, as they had a few items that I haven't even seen at stores like PetSmart or Petco. All-in-all, REI's a really fun store, which I think that anybody, regardless of experience level, can visit and enjoy!

--Location/Parking-- Located in Columbia, its location can…read morebe a bit difficult to find, but once you are in the mall area there were plenty of parking. Shoutout to staff member Anna for helping me with my hiking boots. --Ambience-- Similar to all other REI, it looks like you are sucks into an outdoor adventure and every area is there to help choose and decide on your selection. --Service/Staff-- Anna helped me with my hiking boots and walking up and down the demo rock area and gave good recommendations on comfort and fit. --Products/Service-- I am super happy with my hiking boots and the return policy and being a member has its perks. Price can be on the high end, but it makes up in quality and service with their return policy. --Capacity-- The store is huge. I wouldn't be surprised if they can service 100+ people during a Black Friday rush. --Overall-- Outdoor equipment and accessories, this is my first stop!

I had my ring resized here. They had extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff and a quick turn…read morearound time! I noticed a diamond was missing about a month after getting it resized. They took it back and replaced the stone and fixed the ring no questions asked. Bill was very nice. Thank you, Bill!

Very nice store with beautiful jewelry. They offer good service and repairs. I will definitely be…read moresending my husband there more often!

The staff members are judgmental to the point of being obnoxious based on a person's appearance…read more They really shouldn't make people feel like they don't belong in their establishment.

Seems like a cute boutique from the outside. However, the staff will judge you based on your…read moreappearance. I was treated better at the Hermes store in New York City.

A cute boutique located in a strip mall (the only shopping are really in Five Points). They have a…read morevery eclectic mix of clothes, jewelry, and odds/ends. Some are thrift-like, some are vintage, some are new. As seems often the case, nearly everything was geared towards women though. My colleague purchase a cute pair of earrings for $16. The elderly gentleman that was running the store was super friendly. Parking is a challenge - there's a double row of metered spots splitting the U-shaped strip mall but every spot was taken (we had walked from our conference/hotel). Turnover seemed decent but there are always several cars circling. FYI we saw a meter maid giving tickets too.

I went in to sell some clothes, and I asked the man there if it was a consignment store. He told me…read more"no". I was confused, and when I looked it up, it does say consignment. He sent me to a buy/sell/trade establishment, and but they gave me $10 for several silk ties bought at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still in the wrapping as well as some amazing clothing that my mother had before she died (from Jones of New York and Talbotts, almost never worn). I felt like he thought I wouldn't have anything because of the way I was dressed. (I don't dress up to show my status in the world, and clothes are not that important to me.) I really despise what feels like prejudice, and I cannot believe that he lied straight to my face and didn't even tell me of the other consignment store on the street.

Oops is a really fun store! They have a lot of really nice clothing that you can get at a…read morereasonable price, to include some really unique shirts and hats that you won't find at a big box store, and which is much cheaper than going to a specialty store. It's also a great place to get Yeti gear such as hats or coolers, as well as other stocking-stuffer types of miscellaneous items. I'd highly recommend stopping in and checking it out!

Wow! I was so disappointed with the service that I did not receive today at Oops! I made a special…read moretrip to find something different, paid for parking, and spent time carefully browsing the store, and even tried on a few items; I invested in this. A man who seemed to be a regular customer was engaging in conversation with the store manager and the other female during his transaction. When I stepped up to the counter I said "Hello," and stated that I was ready to checkout. Both females behind the counter acted as if they did not hear me, and continued the conversation with the long since paid customer, so I walked out. I came back into the store to discover that they were still engaged in the same conversation. I told the cashier, who happened to be the manager that I did not appreciate the way I was ignored. The other female got an attitude. I told them that I made a special trip to the store to shop and I didn't appreciate being ignored. She snatched to top off the counter and I asked for the corporate office contact information. I asked the clerk for her name and she scribbled something on the back. A customer did apologize for the situation. I was there to have the same experience as the person who they were ignoring me for!!!

On my latest visit to Columbia, SC, I had the privilege of visiting AliSan's…read more AliSan's is Columbia's New Destination for all Pre-Loved Luxury designer handbags and accessories. Located on Main St. in downtown Columbia. AliSan's is Luxury Retail at its finest. The brain-child and baby of Alicia Rogers (co-owner), a veteran Captain of the US Air Force, who loves the luxury of designer fashion and accessories. Open for 8 weeks (Jan 2025), AliSan's offers you the opportunity to treat yourself or a loved one to some pre-loved designers such as: Chanel Louis Vuitton Fendi Gucci Chloe & more This lovely boutique gives you the experience of a personal or private shopping experience. With two-levels of beautifully displayed handbags, scarfs, belts and sunglasses. It is like walking in to the dream closest of any fashionista. Here you are able to find some exclusive and hard to find handbags and accessories to complete or complement any wardrobe. Alicia is just as welcoming and lovely as the pieces she has on display. You must check out AlisSan's when looking for that perfect designer piece. Just A Note: AliSan's is a small business that is... -Women Owned -Veteran Owned -Black Owned

From the owner: Alisan’s Luxury Collection and Consignment is Columbia’s newest destination for Preloved luxury…read morehandbags and accessories. Our collection personally curated by owners Alicia and Sandra are 100% authentic and in pristine condition. We are an Entrupy Verifed business. The brands we carry are Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and many many more.

After an amazing lunch down the road, we shopped around five points before heading back to…read moreCharleston. This was the first stop we made in a slew of shops. I appreciate that they are open on Sunday's because a bunch of them were not. The store is full of fun, kitchy items and is very well merchandised. I categorize this type of store as being full of things nobody needs, but that doesn't mean you don't want something fun. It's the perfect place to find a gift for a friend that you have an inside joke with or a great accessory for a party. My only gripe is that the prices were significantly higher than I expected, but I do understand that they probably have a high rent in that space. I ended up buying a sardine jewelry dish that will now hold my sardine gold pendant when it's not on my neck. It was the perfect item to give my chain a permanent home so that made it worth the twenty bucks.

A Little Happy is a cute, fun, colorful shop in five points. Just a step inside makes your day a…read morelittle brighter. With everything from jewelry to greeting cards to novelty candy, there's bound to be a perfect purchase here for everyone. I purchased a birthday crown for myself and a Harry Styles car air freshener to give as a gift. I'll definitely be stopping back by to see any fun, new things they have in store!