When I was in middle school and high school, Claire's was always my number one destination for…read morecheap, cute accessories. You know what they say, accessories make the outfit. Back then, their things were aimed more toward a younger crowd, but I'd have to say that they've reall stepped up their game, and target a 20-something crowd now.
That being said, I was invited last minute to a wedding, and I really was in need of some cheap-but-cute jewelry to go with my dress. I decided I would try Claire's first, since I knew the price tag would be right, even all these years later.
I entered the Dartmouth Mall around 8:30, leaving me about a half hour of shopping time before closing. That being said, when I got to Claire's, there was only one girl working. She had the little gate that closes off the store halfway down, and was standing at the enterance to the store. As I walked in, she sighed loudly, and rolled her eyes at me when I glanced at her. I was immediately put off and offended, and voiced it by saying, "Okay, I'll go elsewhere then."
She responded, "No, it's okay. Are you looking for anything special? I just cleaned."
Having had a past in retail, I understand it's annoying to have last minute shoppers in the store when you want to close, but people do work late and may only be able to get to the store at that time... it's just a part of the job. I was extremely shocked that this girl just came out and basically said I don't want you messing up the store I just cleaned. I get that it was probably her first job, as she looked young, but come on. Some things you just keep to yourself. I quickly told her that I was just going to browse and left the store in a huff.
Needless to say, I took my business elsewhere and will continue to take my business elsewhere. I give the store two stars because you cannot base your review on one employee... but some peope will do just that, and word of mouth does a lot of damage.