I was hoping this would be more "AJ-Wright-ish", especially with its shoe selection, but the store…read morewas kinda small and the selection wasn't that great. It was sort of a lower key TJ Maxx type store -but I think fair to say with less (if any?) brand name merchandise. It was clean and organized and they did have a few things that caught my eye. I was just expecting a bit of a better selection so I left a little disappointed. However, I would try it again, once some of the merchandise turns over to see if they had anything new and interesting that caught my fancy.

Conway is a great, cheaper alternative to most stores. They have a great selection for both plus…read moresize women and petite women as well. Their clothes are affordable and stylish and most of the employees are helpful and willing to assist in helping you find that perfect clubbing get-up! Returns and exchanges are easy as pie (with receipt) and lines generally move quickly! Their shoe collection could use some work, and the location w/i North Riverside Mall has a very limited selection which is why I only gave 4 stars. Also, some of the clothes are cheaply made (i.e. ripping, threading coming apart, etc) but overall, this is a very good bargain hunter store!

This place has been around for several months now and I never see anyone in it. The workers there…read moreare all Korean, two older ladies that are really nice and this one younger Korean girl whose a lot more fluent in English (which is REALLY nice). They have organic lotions, shampoos, deodorants, bath salts, face cremes, foods (some you can find at whole foods, others not, and their selection is minor compared to the beauty products) beauty products for anti-aging and anti-acne. Also they have shapewear, natural hair dye (without all the icky chemicals), detergent (all natural), serums for your hair, spring water facial moisturizers...(Yeah I've been here a lot) I've bought a LOT of stuff here and if you're a member their discounts are major, especially during sales. Member price for a 12.99 set of microwavable/dishwasher safe bowls (which made great gifts) are 6 bucks. I think that's pretty amazing. They're pretty too. And they also have mineral makeup. They carry the brand Wholefood Nutrition...They have sunscreen, powders that prevent alzheimers, assist in diabetes, protect against free radicals, detox, provide natural energy etc... If you want to try any of the products you can, they have a million testers and you can even try out their toothpaste and mouthwash. The special mouthwash they have is crazy. If you use it you can see how much CRAP is actually in your mouth and you spit it out and BAM. It cleans you out so well and it's not all alcoholey. The weirdest but coolest stuff are these glasses of different kinds that you put water in and it's made in a way where it'll give you this positive energy if you drink it. So it's good for your body. They also have pendants and wands you carry with you that do the same thing with the positive energy (all asian stuff obviously) but it's expensive. If you look up about positive energized water and how the molecules look different (overseas in asia they discovered this) the positive energy is effective on a person. Maybe it's a placebo effect, but I'd like to think it's for real. AND IF YOU LIKE COFFEE they have plenty. My favorite is the pansy good tasting coffee (White Cappuccino) which comes in instant packets. I JUST bought a new package which has a ton of little packages in it, and I hope not to drink all of it today. It's truly a delicious drink... I don't know what else to say other than go look inside. I wish they got more business because I'm afraid they'll close down from lack of business and then I'll have to order online or find a salesperson haha.

I used to visit this store in Southern California and I'm so happy there's one in Illinois. I am…read moreaddicted to their ecomax cleaners. I recommend the all-in-one cleaner concentrate. You can use it for almost everything. Mix just a little with water and clean your floors, Windows, mirrors, bathtubs, dishes and it even takes tough stains out of your clothes. It's amazing! Highly recommend using these products!

I worked with Cindy at Yellow Bird on my wedding invitations and HIGHLY recommend Yellow Bird if…read moreyou're a north suburban Chicago bride. Initially I went to a fancy boutique store in Chicago and had a TERRIBLE experience with a salesperson who was impersonal and seemed to be hurrying us. Even worse, she seemed to be ignorant about their invitation selection and had zero ability to explain how the process works. My experience at Yellow Bird was a complete contrast. The staff were helpful, attentive, and Cindy worked with me for a long time so that my invitations were exactly what I wanted, making detailed and useful recommendations along they way. If you live in the northern suburbs, don't fall into the trap of the snotty, over-priced Chicago boutiques who sell the SAME invitations as Yellow Bird yet have terrible customer service skills. Apart from wedding invitations, I'd also like to mention that Yellow Bird sells wonderful products. I read a review below that suggested the store appeals to the septuagenarian crowd and sells "silly trinkets." That's ridiculous. Kitschy trinket stores are NOT my cup of tea.....in fact, I rather hate them. The products in Yellow Bird do not fall into this category. I find them to be beautiful and useful. For example, their picture frame selection isn't the ugly stuff you'll find at Walgreens, but it's not overpriced. Their candles, handbags, vases and other miscellaneous merchandise are excellent products, especially for gifts. I appreciate finely made objects, and this is what Yellow Bird carries. I'm 29 years old, and if the clientele of Yellow bird is on the older side it's only because "younger people" don't know about it and/or don't live nearby.

Cute store with home decor and such situated in Plaza del Lago. The female sales associate are…read morenice, and one of the days, even offered me a sample of popcorn kettle corn clusters. I enjoy their cute porcelain-ware from France in the back as well as unique greeting cards. +small selection of home decor and gifts +greeting cards +located inside Plaza del Lago

Advance Distributors is on the SE corner of Pulaski Ave & Argyle across the parking lot from Aldi…read more My wife is a Filipina and anyone who knows Filipinos know about the Balikbayan Box that they like to send or bring home loaded up with American items that are coveted in the Philippines. Her brother Ed lives in Quezon City w/his daughter and 3 grandkids. 2 girls and 1 boy. My wife calls frequently to check up and see how he's doing (I mean even if there was a problem he wouldn't tell her). So anyway she was talking to him last night to see how he's doing and if there were any specific items that he needed. The 7 year old granddaughter was asked if she wanted anything. She doesn't want anything like a Barbie doll she wants an i phone X. Yeah right let's get her a $1000 i phone X. Maybe one for her sister too lol. We recently found out after years of driving by that it is open to the public. This coupled by our plans to go to the Philippines early next year we ventured into the building that houses Advance Distributors to see if there was anything we could find. Upon entering we found row after row of merchandise some of value and others not so much (kind of like a giant flea market). I met one the owners Vijay who told me they have been there since 1974. It was originally owned by his father and now he & his brother run Advance Distributers. He told me he would give me a discount, but much of the discount is volume driven and I didn't need to buy more of certain items. Unfortunately there wasn't much that we needed from the store & many of the items that were name brand items I have bought when on sale at other stores at lower prices.

"Hmmm. I only have twenty bucks, but I need incense, rainbow pencils that say 'Melissa,' a pair of…read moresocks, a three-pack of eyebrow razors, lint traps, and a set of flatware. What to do?" If that sounds like you, this is the place for you. That's doubly so if you want both absurd and designer fragrances at discounted prices. Once in a while, things cost the same as at a regular store (hello, seasonal candy), but generally these are Five Below prices. Some things are sold in bulk for even more savings--nag champa super hit is a steal here! I like to come here for packing and mailing supplies. Never spend $5 for a roll of packing tape again! Bubble mailers of all sizes are $1.50 for two! These are the exact same things you'd buy at the UPS store but without the steep markup. The staff is a whole lot friendlier, too. It's also good for coloring books--so cheap, and some kids just go right through them. Now, the downside. They sell out of things fairly often. The place is not beautiful. You get dollar store quality for many items with dollar store prices. There's often only one type of a given item, so if you don't like the color on hand, tough cookies. It's close to both the Lawrence and Pulaski buses, but not the train or bike racks, and parking a car can be a pain. Keep your expectations low and your mind open to have the best possible shopping experience here.

My fiance and I bought an engagement ring, 2 wedding bands, and a heart necklace from the sales…read moreassociate named Conrad at the Tiffany's Old Orchard location. Conrad gave us the best customer service we could have ever asked for. He went out of his way to do a champagne toast with us after we bought our rings, he helped me when it came to getting my ring sized, and he gave great advice when it came to picking out my maid of honor's gift. He was so patient, and nice and fun to work with. The experience we had there was amazing. Then to top it all off, he even bought us a Tiffanys wedding gift - 2 champagne flutes with our wedding date engraved on them!! It was such an incredible surprise to receive such an awesome gift!! That was the best customer service I have ever received in my life. We cannot wait to buy lots more from him in the future. Please let him know he is very appreciated.

My husband bought me a ring for my birthday which was too small. I went in to get it resized and…read morethey told me they couldn't do it because of the style (it's a band with two sapphires). They also said they couldn't exchange or offer store credit even with the receipt. Basically, this is a WARNING!!! If you plan to drop some cash at Tiffany's you better be DAMN sure it is the size because their customer service is not serving the customer.

A hip shop, my kids like to shop here. They have male and female clothing, perfume and cologne…read more The staff was nice. The selection is plentiful. I love the brown and pink combo. I think it looks really nice together. Prices are higher, but product seems better. They also have a clearance section. The displays were clean and nicely prepared.

I got dragged into this store to check out the clothes for all of the kids…read more Nice selection for either gender. They also have cologne and perfume. ​ A little on the pricy side but the clothes seem more quality than some. Staff was nice. Store was clean.

I frequent this strip mall because they have so many stores that I go to. PetSmart, Barnes and…read moreNoble, Pier One, and the amazing Half Priced Books! I like the theater there, and Gourmet Pita is a fantastic place to grab a bite. There's also a Jewel, so I can get several errands done in one swoop, and there is a Target right down the street, which comes in handy. I wish there were a few Mom n Pop shops mixed in, but other than that, this place is very convenient with a nice selection of shops.

I've been patronizing the businesses at this shopping center for more than a decade. Shops have…read morecome and gone throughout the years and I am amazed that new businesses continue to open up shop here. I see that the Bear Paddle Swim School is under construction, Rock Star Nails recently opened and one of my faves, Barnes & Noble, continues to do well here. For the last year, I visit Village Crossing several times a week. You would be amazed at the amount of cars here before the crack of dawn! I mean, you may be sleeping, but I and other workout fanatics, stockroom workers, cleaners, vampires, are all here before the sun rises.

For the amount of times I've shopped at the various Barnes and noble location in this mall I'm…read moreshocked I have yet to write a review. Throughout high school, I spent SO much time at the location on the other side of the mall by Nordstrom's and was heartbroken when I was told they were closing only for them to reopen across from Cheesecake Factory. Then I was told they were relocating again and I'm actually loving this new location. I do wish they had a cafe in the bookstore but there are so many nearby coffee shops in the mall that it doesn't make much sense. But they didn't have very many spaces for folks to sit and read and enjoy like they used to but in return, I think the layout is set up with more intention and more eye appealing. The staff has always been incredibly friendly in locating books and making suggestions. Pro tip is to get the membership because it basically pays for itself if you buy even 5 books during the year.

I love the fact that they retained Barnes & Noble at Old Orchard. It used to be the staple store…read morewhen it was located front and center facing Skokie Blvd. It was a frequent place to visit as it was a massive two floor venue. It closed down for a bit but was revived in a location right across Cheesecake factory. It is now located next to Anthropology. The store is so inviting and the service is amazing! The workers cater to your needs and are so friendly. They really have a passion for books. The selection of books is not as large as it once was but it is supplemented by their online catalog. From the value perspective, you can find online outlets with a more price competitive offering BUT there is no replacement for browsing the aisles and loojo g through the books and selection of titles for an intriguing options to read. I'm so happy that my daughter can continue to enjoy the benefits of Barnes!