I'm a general in the Ollie's Army. I love shopping at Ollies in Glencoe. I buy food, books, and…read moreother odds and ends there. The prices are excellent. I bought a presidential chess ser there one year. It was for sale on TV for over $80.00, but Ollies had it for $20. Ollies is well worth the drive.

Love the store always find things I wasn't looking for but somehow I needed so therefore I…read morepurchased a ticket with me. Thanks for the great experience. Great stuff cheap

I'm not really sure how I've lived in the south for as long as I have and this is the first time…read moreI've gone into an ALDI. In all fairness I don't think I realized that this was a food store, not sure I knew what it was, but I wasn't thinking food store. This place is really pretty cool. They have incredible prices on all sorts of regular household food items. Breads, produce, frozen food, canned food to name a few items, They also have household items like tp, paper towels, paper plates, charcoal, beer (some ciders I've never seen). Everything is at extreme discounted prices, and the seasonal items look like they get cheaper as you get further into that particular season so they can clear things out for the next items they need to get out. Note, they do have some brand items, but a lot of the things they sell are not specific brand names you will be familiar with. That being said, one example, the Salsa flavored tortilla chips, were they Doritos, no. Were they just as fresh and just as good, absolutely, but at about 1/2 the price. Will they be the solution for all your shopping needs, probably not. Could they cut a chunk off of your weekly shopping trip tab, yes! I will be checking these guys out more often.

This place is great and I ship here instead of Walmart but yesterday I couldn't buy produce or…read moremeat. I then got screamed at by the manager because I was buying boxes of chicken stock. Maybe Johnsons next time.

Five Below is really hit or miss. As the name implies, everything is $5 or less. They have items…read morethat are seasonal when you first come into the store, so for example beginning of summer they have toys for the pool, sun screen, towels, chairs and things like that. As you go through the store they have sections dedicated to clothing that includes t-shirts, socks, pants and even some shoes. They have an area dedicated to work out accessories. They have a small electronics section that has chargers, ear buds, headphones, video games, movies and things like that. They have a section that is dedicated to games and toys. They also have an area that is dedicated to snack foods ... basically candies and chips and those sorts of things. In some cases you get what you pay for and you may not be getting the best quality. In other cases they have some really good closeout deals that just didn't get sold the first go around. This trip my wife actually found a couple shelf and hanging pot type things that were really an exceptional value. When we did some price comparing they were actually nicer than ones that you could order from bigger name brand stores for more money. So, kind of like I said, it can be hit or miss. You may go two or three times and see nothing ... or you may find a steal of a good deal.

When Five Below first came to town, it took me months to go in because I had no idea what it was!…read moreCold stuff? Ice cream? Luckily, I finally found out the answer to the mystery: it's like a dollar store, but everything is $5 or less... Five.... BELOW!!! So now that you are in the loop, let me fill you in. They have items anywhere from $1 to &5 and it can be a $5 pool float (looked cheap), $5 shoes (looked really cheap), $5 phone case (these are not bad, I've had several). $1 or $3 items can be pens, coloring books, candy, and more. They also have T-shirt's, home stuff like organization and decor, exercise stuff like free weights and jump ropes, cheap toys, phone chargers, kick balls .... you get the idea. My most amazing find came this past visit when I found $5 macrame hanging pots. They are super, super cute and feel sturdy. The planter is even ceramic. (Also a macrame hanging planter shelf. Both are included in pics but I had my arms full & had to take them after I got home) The employees are friendly and welcome you into the store. However there is usually not any staff walking around the store (but I've never actually needed help because everything is labeled really clearly). I only gave 4 stars because many of the items are not good quality even for $5. But nonetheless I recommend you go check out what they have as one review can surely not do this place justice!

This is another one of those places where they set the standard for themselves (along with other…read morediscount stores that are similar in nature). This one is probably my favorite Ross location. Something about this store just feels better than other locations. It always seems to be very clean and even though it's organized just like all the other locations I've been in over time, it just seems to have more space available to display the products. Just like all the other locations they have Men's, Women's, Children's, Household items, and occasionally a mixture of other items (exercise, toys, jewelry, etc.) Typically not a lot of staff working so check out can take a few minutes, but that's really about the only negative. Also, keep in mind that selection varies a lot even from store to store and changes up based on what the current season is.

I am a big fan of good prices, and Ross definitely has that! From dresses, active wear, shirts,…read morepants, shorts and shoes for me, and for they guys they have a good stock of clothes, including under armor and nike, plus shoes, hats, socks, accessories. They also have purses, sunglasses, some jewelry, household including soaps and lotions, picture frames, gifts, unique candy and coffee, I mean the list literally goes on and on! Prices are good, and the clearance racks are even better if you can find something you like in your size there! I deducted one star (and I wanted to deduct 100 stars) because of the fitting room situation. They moved it to the front of the store, two tiny cubicles and we had to wait forever in line to try stuff on! That was from before Christmas until last month. The most recent trip I noticed there was the regular fitting rooms in the back (which are plentiful) were open with an attendant. So I'm not giving the star back but at least I didn't deduct 100 ... so that's fair I think! Typically the attitude going in here should be "I'm just looking" as it's hit or miss when you have something very specific in mind. If you browse around though, you will definitely leave with some things you suddenly needed very much!

We were eating next door and I asked my wife what Peppermint Pony was, she suggested we check it…read moreout since it had been so long since she had been there. Upon entering, this place is a little bit of everything. Boutique, but more. They have some clothing available along with some nice designer purses and jewelry. But in addition to that they have picture frames, outside statues (small), drinkware, place settings, serving trays ... like I said a little bit of everything. Everything seemed to be of good quality and prices varied from inexpensive to expensive (something at every price point). The staff were friendly and checked on us a few times while we were looking through the store and made sure that we didn't need any help. Really a nice little store that has quite a bit of stuff. If you are out and about and looking for a new place to check out, this place is worth spending a few minutes.

From the owner: Claudette's Peppermint Pony, nestled in the heart of Gadsden, AL, has been a beloved cornerstone in…read morethe community for over 40 years. Specializing in unique and charming home decor, this family-owned shop offers an array of beautifully curated items that add a special touch to any space. From vintage treasures to modern accents, Claudette's Peppermint Pony is your go-to destination for transforming your house into a warm, inviting home.

A great location in downtown Gadsden. The ferns are beautiful! There are a collection of vendors…read moreselling antiques and home furnishings.

This is definitely a neat place. There are a ton of booths with different items, we probably spent…read moreclose to an hour just looking around. I even bought an d Disney book and a Disney glass we collect. The only reason I didn't give it 4 stores is because it isn't a true antique store. Now some booths are, but some had new or reclaimed items - which were nice, but not what I'd consider antiques. There was also clothing and jewelry (I left with a necklace and bracelet as well). Overall great place, even has a little deli. We just didn't eat there.

The Gadsden Mall has a couple of really good restaurants like Kobe and Gameday.It has a food court…read moreas well.Has a Bowling alley ,and Movies.It has good shopping but could stand a little more.It also needs some updating but all n all ,has everything The Working Man Review needs in a local mall.

A nice little mall to walk around and window shop. Not many stores to shop at, but it does have…read moreyour basic mall experience as far as food court, arcade video games and vendors. There's another building behind the mall that host independent wrestling events which I'd seen several in the past and it's worth coming here on a Saturday night for.

This place is really a great option if you need any sort of household/office furniture…read more We stopped in to check out what they had when we were moving into a new place. It can be really hit or miss based on what they are currently stocking, but they usually have a little bit of stuff that will work in about any room of the house/office. When we went in they let us know that they had a shipment arriving in a couple days and let us know what they were wanting to get moved out so they had space. They were more than happy to negotiate on pricing and I feel like we made a couple really good deals. In fact, I'm really happy with the desk that I got there. My wife gets by here more often than I do, but she's always able to find something we need it seems like. Also, they seem to have seasonal stuff as well ... if you drive by now (early December) they have a large selection of fake Christmas trees on display in the main room/window area. Staff are really friendly and the quality seems to be pretty good. I'd recommend these guys!

From the owner: For over 60 years, Observer has been a one-stop shop for all business needs. We are locally owned…read moreand operated and offer everything from pens and paper to office furniture and uniforms.

Great experience. The staff helped me find the perfect shoes for my wife's Christmas gift -- she…read moreloved them. Excellent selection and prices. Highly recommend.

This place is AWESOME. Erica was not only experienced but very knowledgeable. I told her of my…read moredeformed toes from my multiple foot surgeries from the Army and that I needed a wide hiking boot. She immediately recommended the ALTRA hiking boots which have a wide toe box. She brought several models, and I walked out of there with a pair of ALTRA Lone Peak 9 hiking boots. These were probably the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. I have been everywhere in the Huntsville and Madsion for years and have not been able to find a place that has wide hiking boots. I even went to REI who had no wide boots in my size. Gadsen Outfitters not only gave me a Military discount, but they also have a 30 day return policy. You don't see businesses anymore with such honesty and ethics and actually want to help a customer. It is worth the hour drive from Guntersville as I have found a place where not only have boots for my mangled feet, but are experienced, knowledgeable and are an honest business. After years of searching I have found a place where I will get my boots for LIFE. Thank you, Erica and Gadsen Outfitters.