One place that will always dominate any neighborhood besides that other depressing behemoth store…read moreis Target. A huge sprawling parking lot with enough space under one roof to get in a mile of walking, if one were so compelled. This brings me to Target in Charlotte. First, I despise getting in and out of this store as the way the entrance and exit is set up stinks, then you have to drive on University Blvd which, depending on the day, is a nightmare. That said, it is located in a safe part of town however please note this isn't a Super Target so not much in the way of food and an overwhelming selection of items. The employees don't walk around much but they're nice. My final opening point is extremely subjective, but I hate drab interior much like their big blue rival. As for food, the selection is extremely limited. Barely half an isle for fresh produce, select meats and a few other options. As for refrigerated items again, the selection is limited with a few items available as needed. Finally, the dry, snack and non-perishable items selection is much better but still not what you'll find at a larger store. I find I only shop here for food only when absolutely necessary. As for the kids' section, they're limited in toys as I tried to purchase some items for my kids but they only have the absolute most popular items. So, if you want that GI Joe action figure, you won't find it here, or at least anything new. As for electronics, they have most of the newest gaming consoles, games and controllers however 4k media is gone, but that's a standard among all stores now as physical media continues to be replaced by inferior forms of content like streaming. Most items like pet food and accessories are in abundance, hardware and housing goods have most of what someone needs and the kitchen section has a lot of average equipment to great stuff depending on what you need. For example, the knife selection is horrible but mixers are just as good as anywhere else. I do all of my vitamin and specialty medicine (not prescription) from Target as it's the cheapest. Clothing is always a challenge as I don't think they have enough employees to restock items so many times there will be clothes on the ground or in wrong areas. The jewelry case is sad as are most of there kitchen accessories section. But again, I have to remind myself this isn't a Super Target however coming in is a commitment. Overall, Target is exactly what you expect anywhere and that's by design. The only real differences are subtle things that regionally might sell better at one place then another state won't offer a product as it won't make sense. Think of a heavy winter coat for sale in Texas - it isn't needed. Finally, the store is clean and let's face it, you should know the prices and if they're competitive. Other than those items, it's Target you know what you want.

The absolute worse target in the history of all targets…read more They will pick beat up, previously opened, dirty looking spoiled food without a second thought to provide you during the drive up order. A jar of jalapenos that I returned so fast that I didn't take a picture for my own phone. They'll have prices marked on the shelf but not in the system. Today I actually shopped in-store trying to give another shot and manage a return just for the monthly deal not to work. We read the games and conditions. This cashier has to be from the Midwest based on how she talks + behaves but I could be wrong (which isn't the bad part. It just made me reminisce like I know this personality. Behavior. Mood) anywhoo she called over someone and he read the same coupon terms and conditions from my phone. But things down and reappeared with the in-store scanner to say clearance is exempt. Ok cool but it's not on the coupon showing in the wallet. Worse yet, I had to reset my password because shopping in-store always results in such because they push hard to have you redeem your circle money and gift cards. Ewww, child just stay away. Let the college kids and SE Asians have it. I say SE ASIANS be sure they appear to be heavy in the area with adjacent stores, returns and patronizing hard with kids running amuck without any supervision or correction. Good thing today: they had enough lines open. Crap BS today: the trail mix rang up more than what's posted on the shelf. If miss Minnesota hadn't been motor mouthing I would have caught it but alas I'll get it resolved tomorrow when there's less rain. Y'all, I left the Midwest and keep finding it. Hilarious. She is a hoot even with all the frustrations. At least the customer service girls know what to do and don't get all overwhelmed. Complete store in disarray. Nary an item where it's supposed to be.

Smaller shopping center along North Tryon Blvd. The parking lot is in good shape and the…read morelandscaping is good. It was crowded today with most of the parking spaces taken. This shopping center features the local Goodwill outlet and has a number of chains and independent stores including Supercuts (the reason for my visit), GNC, Honeybaked and a pizza place. [Review 10251 overall, 14 of 2019.]

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.

Originally, just IKEA but now this has turned into a major shopping destination. Located at I-85…read moreand University City Blvd, the main draw here is the only IKEA store between Washington and Atlanta. Tons of parking, even during the Christmas season. Marshall's, Hobby Lobby, World Market, Pesmart, Old Navy, Ulta, a home furniture row. Dining includes Outback, Starbucks, Zaxby's, Culver's and a Mexican fast casual. Walmart and a Staybridge Suites round out the other options. [Review 10255 overall, 18 of 2019.]

My third time here at this shopping plaza for two official Yelp events (Tortilla Flats and City…read moreBarbecue) and one unofficial Yelp event (Breakfast Badge at Famous Toastery). From ground level, it's a bit tough to work out the layout but now that the parking deck is built for the LYNX station, I was able to climb up to the top and get a decent overview. The main features here are all restaurants. A few quick fast food but most are fast casual sit down restaurants that hit the spectrum of food groups - Asian, burgers, breakfast, pizza, etc. There are some decent hotels here too which probably help with driving traffic flow. One of the highlights is paddleboat rental on the small lake that also has a couple of water fountain features. Plenty of parking and easy enough to access.

Came out to meet a friend for the Juneteenth Art Festival. It was hot. A lot of the ground was…read moremuddy because of the rain the night before. There were a lot of ppl who brought their own chairs. VIP section had their own tent and music. There were so many ppl it was hard to walk around at times. But it was very good to see what was going on.

With frontage on North Tryon north of JW Clay Blvd, this medium-sized strip mall is directly across…read morefrom UNC Charlotte https://www.yelp.com/biz/university-of-north-carolina-charlotte-charlotte. It is a simple "L" shape with one entrance to North Tryon that has a traffic light and another entrance at each end of Grove Lake Drive. The shoppinh center is anchored by Food Lion https://www.yelp.com/biz/food-lion-charlotte-16?hrid=eHLMsAmcceo8uOY_yIpy2Q and Citi Trends, but also has a beauty supply, Indian restaurant https://www.yelp.com/biz/sarangi-indian-and-nepali-cuisine-charlotte, bubble tea shop https://www.yelp.com/biz/binki-cafe-charlotte-4, Wingstop https://www.yelp.com/biz/wingstop-charlotte-6, Chinese https://www.yelp.com/biz/china-palace-charlotte and an outbuilding that has Chipotle https://www.yelp.com/biz/chipotle-mexican-grill-charlotte-3 and Starbucks https://www.yelp.com/biz/starbucks-charlotte-25?hrid=iObD2dZdDBGBVDAEWuHmug. There is a large open space that was Kohl's https://www.yelp.com/biz/kohls-charlotte-2 but is now vacant/available. I was here for The Original Hot Dog Factory https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-hot-dog-factory-charlotte and then stepped next door for a quick shop at the Food Lion. The shopping center is in good condition and is easy to navigate with clearly marked pedestrian crossings in front of the larger stores. The JW Clay Blvd light rail station https://www.yelp.com/biz/lynx-jw-clay-blvd-station-charlotte?hrid=lmv5K8rvH31zfUhr1MnP-Q is just to the south. [Review 17953 overall - 3306 in North Carolina - 1474 of 2022.]

Chile! The lack of customer service is high in this establishment!…read more I do like the variety of clothing and prices here. I purchased a dress that I had to go down in size and jeans that I had to go up in size. Try on everything so you can make sure it fits. My fitting room experience was not great. The attendant was more concerned with conversing with her coworkers than checking me in. Self check out can be tricky if you are not paying attention. The lady ahead of me did not get a receipt and the attendant told her incorrect info about obtaining it. After I paid and my receipt did not come out, I asked for assistance. Turns out the paper was jammed in the machine. I have my receipt, but the lady in front of me was SOL. The manager told her if you need to bring something back to tell them what happened. I hope they don't give her a hard time about that! I do agree with other Yelpers to come here during the day or during the week to not be in a crowded store. Oh and they close at 8pm with the mall, not 9pm as the Yelp listing says.

I'd never heard of Primark until this location opened and people went wild on social media lol. I…read morewaited a good while to go check it out to let the hype die down and I was pleasantly surprised. The prices are super low, but from what I saw the quality of the clothes aren't terrible. The place is HUGE and they have several different departments from kids to home. I loved perusing the women's section. I was able to find some nice inexpensive jeans, tops and socks. I loved this store, it had things I like to wear and lots of basic pieces that you can add to an outfit. Very very affordable. I definitely understand why people who knew about this store were so excited for one to open in Charlotte. I recommend going on a weekday afternoon or evening to avoid all the chaos that is Concord Mills mall though. Otherwise, this store is pretty cool!!

I ordered something online for curbside pickup and the experience was great. It didn't take long…read morefor the guy to come with my item. However I had a return and have learned that although the site says the customer service desk will be open at 7am when the store opens, they don't. I got there around 7:50am and was told the service desk opens at 8. There was already a guy waiting for returns as well. And a woman was in line behind me also waiting.

Updated to 1 star to reflect poor delivery service. Sam's manages to make it without failure or…read moredelay. This Walmart is the reason I STOPPED TIPPING BEFORE the order was delievred. There's no way anyone can convince me only foreign born drivers can find their way here and access the video call box. I even checked in with family and friends to learn what's the deal hoping to blame the corporation. But nope ...lazy and inept drivers was the answer. People of Walmart have a way of being so super authentic. If we didn't need steel toe or composite toe shoes for the same day we wouldn't have tried at all. Of course the cheapest one isn't available in store so we're waiting for Ariat and just making do. Only 1 person thanks for letting them cross. Pickup is abysmally slow. This place has what savings?