Ever since the PathMark on Central Ave closed and was gutted, I had been curious as to what was going to take its place. Construction was quick - and before I knew it the space had been divided and transformed into a Marshalls and a HomeSense. Since I've been looking for a new centerpiece for my dining room table, I decided to use it as an excuse to check this place out.
HomeSense is owned by the same company that owns Marshalls, HomeGoods, and TJMaxx - though unlike these stores, there are not as many HomeSenses around. At face value, I didn't really know how this store would differ from the similarly named HomeGoods, especially since they're owned by the same company. However, when I walked in I noticed a much larger selection of furniture, rugs, and more expensive art; there were parts of the store that had a showroom-like look to it.
Selection was decent - while it carried the typical tacky crap that these types of stores usually do, if you look hard enough you'll find some nice things. I don't know if it's because the store is new, or because of the sheer size of the store, but I found it relatively easy to navigate and most things to be organized well. Navigating wasn't a problem, I never found myself on top of another shopper.
I didn't ask for help so I can't really rate the customer service, but I was checked out promptly which is the most I could have asked for this trip. Overall, I didn't really see this place as superior or inferior to HomeGoods (I have to compare since not only are they owned by the same company but they sell similar merch). HomeSense a decent spot overall, I wouldn't be against returning to explore some more. read more