I frequented this store because it's a neighborhood staple. It would seem that the owners/employees would know and respect their repeat customers. I went in about two weeks ago (Wed 11/16) and I was wearing a backpack. Went past the security, who said nothing, and to the back to look for the bourbon section. After about three minutes in the store, I heard someone say, "You need to leave you bag up front." I said, "Excuse me?" The repeated the phrase to which I responded, "why?" One of the gentlemen said, "Oh, it's nothing against you it's just something we ask of all of our customers." At this point three people were telling me I had to leave my bag up front. To keep from having a blown-out argument I just decided to leave and take my business elsewhere.
I'm not sure if the owners will read this, but, maybe, this will give potential customers something to think about. If local businesses don't trust you, then they shouldn't get your money. If they are afraid of the people in the community, then they shouldn't be in the community. If they have a problem with theft, then they should invest in other methods of loss prevention. I, essentially, was labeled a thief even though I had no intentions of stealing- even though I've shopped here countless times. It upsets me that we keep running to these businesses that see us as common criminals. This same store used to have a policy of not allowing people in wearing the hoods of their hoodies. What kind of nonsense is this?? I'm only one person and they probably won't miss me. But I will never shop here again. read more