Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

I love going to Ikea but this time the experience was a bit overwhelming. I waited forever to…read morereturn something and it's a bit confusing and not straightforward on the virtual line versus an actual line. I was really the next in line for a long time and it took forever and then I couldn't even return the item as they change their policy with out my notice on plants. Also for checking out after purchasing stuff the line was so long and it was very confusing. They didn't have any of the self checkouts open. I finally got to the front of the line and the cashier went away on a break so I had to wait longer. I felt like there's a lot of workers but they were just not on the cashier so it was just a slow process.

This place is so hidden. I literally have lived here for years and I just went in for the second…read moretime the other day. They definitely need to advertise more because they had the nicest stuff and their Halloween decorations are ridiculously low cost. I mean there's literally a 20 foot blowup werewolf and it was only $230. That would be like $900 somewhere else.

I went early on a Saturday so it wasn't crowded and there was no line at checkout yet. I signed up…read moreonline so I had a coupon also! They have a huge selection of everything you could want to decorate your home. Prices are ok, a little more than HomeGoods.

The store had so many cute things. This would be a great spot to grab a gift for someone. The…read moreclothes were a bit expensive. They had some plants in the back and that was really cool, but they were potted without drainage holes, which has me a little concerned if they would make it. They have a piercing spot in the back where you can make an appointment for a piercings.

Bottom Line: A cute arts and crafts bungalow filled with fun vintage, inspired gifts…read more Based on the exterior alone I knew I wanted to stop in at Moxie Mercantile. My husband and I were lucky to score a street spot nearby. The store is rather small with individual rooms so he opted for fresh air while I enjoyed shopping the unique finds. I eyed up scented bar soaps, cute little bowl, earrings, stationary, scarves, journals, lotions, candles and such before I landed on a Fulton & Roark colognes for my husband. The staff were friendly and this was a fun store to visit.

Gabe's is the trading name for Gabriel Brothers, Inc. They operate over 100 department stores in…read morethe Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. This is my third Gabe's after Gastonia in 2019 https://www.yelp.com/biz/gabes-gastonia-2?hrid=ZK0Q1G-ISxvu1opk4xr8rQ and Pineville in 2018 https://www.yelp.com/biz/gabes-pineville?hrid=DQg4z8ztRNeW9KP49bVw4Q. Similar in format to Marshall's, TJ Maxx and Ross, most of the store is dedicated to women's clothing with sections for young women, boys and yes, there's some space for men. Electronics, luggage, canned/boxed food (nothing fresh) and shoes too. Prices are generally clearly marked and they have constant sales and discounts. Do keep an eye on the labels - not everything that says "large" is actually "large." And if you're shopping with kids, look out for the candy and other brightly colored stuff in the check-out aisle. [Review 16935 overall - 3257 in North Carolina - 451 of 2022.]

The store, to some degree, seemed to reasonably price some nice items which is somewhat rare, but…read morewhen I tried to work there, even though I was offered the job, three different women were extremely rude and insulting to me over the phone, and I did not feel I would be able to work in a place as nonsensical as that. I was so disappointed in the the difference between shopping there and trying to get a job there.

Service sucks here. Their behaviors are nonsensical to me…read more Showing ID for pickups is wild when we confirmed Cotsworld and Mooresville doesn't do such. Check your pickup order for accuracy BECAUSE they will definitely leave something out and unaccounted for yet you'll get the full charge.

The extremely friendly staff. Love the selections from around the world. So much to choose from…read morefrom food, snacks, home goods, holiday specials, they gave free advent calendar! Love the atmosphere and the clean store!

I had a little time to kill, so I decided to venture into TJ Maxx only to find the most adorable…read morelittle girls clothes with matching headbands and some with an adorable purse! The sets range from $19.99 to $29.99. Although I found some cute fines, I needed to take a bathroom break from shopping, and I was very disappointed with the condition of the bathroom; needless to say I rushed my shopping so I would not have to use the disgusting bathroom! TJ Maxx really needs to assign someone to check out the bathrooms on a regular basis because what I witnessed was unacceptable and a health violation... Do better TJ Maxx!

There's nothing I like from the store. I love everything about the store all the prices all in new…read moredresses I could go in there every day and find something that I love.

Those buying furniture here, be very careful with purchasing a warranty for your furniture. We…read morebought back in 2023 and the warranty company agreed to have someone clean our stained furniture twice and then when it came time for a replacement, told us that, that piece is not covered under our warranty. This was over longer than a 2 month process for one claim and when I asked to talk with a supervisor, no one ever called. I called the store for help, they told me there is nothing that they can do. The piece of furniture that we are disputing over was less than the warranty service that they sold us. It seems that they recently changed warranty companies (I wonder why) but still believe there should be some responsibility to help customers that you sold a warranty service too, to find a resolution. I would recommend just save some money aside incase of any accidents instead of wasting it on a 3rd party warranty service. Hopefully customers using their new company get treated better than those who unfortunately spent their money on the last.

Ordered two recliners on 17Apr2025. Salesperson promise me they would be avaliable for pick up the…read morefollowing week. Called customer service and they informed me that they where no a avaliable until the following week with a 15% discount. The following week came and was informed again that they would not be available until next week. I will cancel this order and never patronize VCF. Also will inform relatives, friends not to shop there for furniture.

Went to Hobby Lobby to check on framing prices. Vartan, one of the framers was fantastic! Not only…read morewas he professional and helpful, he was very kind and friendly. He had more than one customer but managed to keep both of us engaged in our purchase. I appreciated how he was able to demonstrate what my finished product would look like and when asked provided his opinion on the layout. Vartan is the kind of sales representative I miss in today's big box stores. He will be the reason why I will return. Completely different story when checking out at the front of the store. I selected an item where it had a 50% sign on the shelf but when I went to purchase I was told it was not on sale. The supervisor/manager was called who took, in my opinion, her own sweet time to walk 15 feet to the register I was at to say the item was not on sale. I offered to show her the item and sign but she did not want to be bothered. That is the person that I prefer to not see in customer service.

Great place to shop for any crafter. They have some of the cutest decorations for the home. This…read morewas my go to spot when I used to see I love their selection of fabric and I love that they have great deals on some of their fabrics too. Another find I love is the amount of kids crafts at great prices that they have especially for the holidays. This is a great place for popular holiday decorations and seasonal decorations.

This is by far my new favorite thrift shop in the city!! I stopped by last week to check it out…read morefinally. I'd been wanting to come here since it opened and I WAS NOT disappointed at all. It's inside a house so there a so many different rooms to shop and browse. There is so much to see you need to make sure you have enough time to really walk through and shop. I loved all the variety, the brands, the unique finds. I spent about an hour in here and got so many cute finds!! Some shirts, dresses, earrings and so much more!!! I didn't want to leave and honestly I will probably be back next week lol. The pricing wasn't bad either. Not super super cheap, but not too expensive at all. The variety and cleanliness was so good. I recommend this spot to thrift lovers and if you've never thrifted you should absolutely check them out and expand your horizon. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!! The service was awesome as well. I chatted with the woman there for a bit and she was so kind and funny!!

I meant to take more pictures but I was too busy looking! I came on discount Tuesday which give you…read more20% off everything except records and yellow tagged consignment. In an old Tudor style home, this shop has a lot of clothes and jewelry. Only thing upstairs is a room for vinyl and vintage cameras. One rach of tshirts. Fans were on cause it can get warm up there. I think it was 6 rooms to shop in. Make sure you check every space because the halls had art for sale. I did see sitting space outside. Maybe that's for the spouses who want to wait instead of shopping! Staff were friendly but definitely not pushy. I purchased purse decor that was cute. I will definitely come back.

Top quality furniture is sold here! I have visited this place a couple times browsing for furniture…read morefor a new home, and the staff, especially Scott, always great you with a warm smile and a friendly hello. They have some truly amazing pieces of furniture here, and can custom build or upholster just about anything you can think of. My wife and I ended up purchasing some beautiful dining room chairs at a great price, and are now using Cowbridge to look for other pieces for our house as well. Just fyi, this place will ruin you for any other furniture store; you'll never be able to go back to any of the chains without comparing them to Cowbridge and their level of craftsmanship and quality. I just wish my bank account would allow me to get all my furniture here!

Incredible customer service!! Unbelievable quality! I like to say my home is sponsored by Cowbridge…read moreFurniture because nearly every piece is from here! They can custom build, find what you're looking for, reupholster, and so much more!! I was even able to get my patio set from them. The owners are some of the kindest, most down to earth people who go above and beyond for everyone. You've got to check them out!!