Gabe's, which used to be called Gabriel Brothers, is a department store chain that sells off-price merchandise (i.e., excess goods that are sold at a discount). Merchandise includes clothing, shoes, handbags, health and beauty products, housewares, some pet supplies, some furniture, some food, etcetera.
This particular location of Gabe's is at McIntyre Square shopping center. For years, I have shopped here off and on in the hopes of finding bargains.
Today, when I entered the store, two employees were standing near the entrance, but they said nothing to me. I spent time looking through the departments, particularly women's clothing and shoes, pet toys and treats, and snack foods. Because the products are miscellaneous "leftovers," customers must spent time sifting through the racks and shelves to find their preferred products and sizes.
I noticed that some products were name-brand (e.g., Adidas, Carhartt, Hurley, Levi's, and Puma), and many other products were less-popular brands. Furthermore, some prices were low, and other prices were moderate. For example, I saw a The North Face jacket for $45 when a comparable value is $100, and I saw a Columbia jacket for $70. Of course, not all products were available in my size.
I selected slippers for $10, chip clips for $3, and sponges for $2. These prices were less expensive than other stores' prices for similar products. At the checkout counter, three cashiers were working. The line of customers moved slowly. My cashier said hello, and she accurately scanned my products, removed a security device, and charged my credit card. She opened the box of slippers to make sure that I did not hide and steal other products. I can afford whatever I want, and I have no interest in shoplifting, but I assume that she checks other customers' boxes as well.
Please note that this Gabe's store has an Amazon locker in the back near the linens. read more