This place was the only decent shoe store in the area. We're in town for a week and needed to get…read moremy son another pair of shoes so he can wear them instead of his white Nike Airs. We looked in the back at their clearance racks and were able to find a pair of black men's shoes. They have several sales and we were able to snag these for $30. I also found a pair of women New Balances for myself. The guy at the counter was nice. I also see they do not give out bags for our shoes in Maine either. Prices were decent.

I almost got what I wanted. Good selection, good size variety, but manipulative employees…read more They offered to pay for a stain-resistant coating on the shoes, and I agreed. It was only after I paid & the process was done did I learn how terrible it was, it wasn't what they initially said at all, it was splash-proofing (I don't care about that, they're just shoes). There's also a downside of making your shoes less breathable, so thanks for not thinking to tell me this BEFORE spraying my mesh running shoes. I paid them money, in order to receive an inferior product. Go there, find what you want, but leave & buy what you want online somewhere else. At least you won't end up feeling scammed.

Ocean State Job Lot is a store I have not visited frequently. They are often classified as discount…read morestores or a store that sells items at closeout prices. My wife and I needed to waste some time before another spot opened nearby and we decided to swing in. I will say they had some large name brand items that appeared to be cheaper than other places offer them. Although I do think part of the issue with here and other similar stores is the fact a lot of items are more or less junk in reality once you look past the commonly known brands. To their credit the store was well organized and offered a large variety of items ranging from houseware, clothes, seasonal items even some Christmas and Halloween stuff still. Was surprising that Halloween stuff was only discounted by 50% off considering how long it's been since the holiday. Service check out wise was quick and friendly. If you search around I think you can find some good deals but a lot of it seems questionable quality wise even at the "discounted" prices. As a lifelong Mainer I think I'd be quicker to return to Marden's than Ocean State. In the end, not too bad for a quick browse to waste some time.

Love this place! It's kinda dangerous though, because prices are generally great ... and items add…read moreup fast! LOL Staff is always so friendly and helpful! The store is packed with goods, but neat and clean for the type of store it is. I've been a regular here since they opened and have almost* always found what I needed! It's a fun place to poke around and find things you didn't know you needed to have!

Customer service…read more Great selection! Clothing, jewelry, shoes, scarfs, men's department

Unique clothing. Well made. Great variety. A little expensive but we'll worth the money. Looking…read moreforward to visiting again.

I had a really great experience here this past week. As a…read moreplus-sized woman, shopping is a nightmare and makes me so stressed and anxious. (Though, what doesn't, lol) I came in here looking for a shirt that would be flattering, kind of modest and covering my stomach, and make me feel pretty -while being not too flashy. Kind of ridiculously picky, right? Not to these saleswomen! Three of them walked around with me, talked to me, joked with me. They didn't care that I was smelly fresh from the gym or opinionated on everything. In the end I ended up looking at a blue sparkly shirt, unsure how I'd look in it- and a saleswoman came up to me, told me she had it, and told me how she styled it. She helped me pick the right size and made me feel so good about myself, though I'm not a standard "sample size." When I walked in, clearly nervous, the woman folding clothes at the front said, "Come right in. You're in the right place. This is what we are here for!" A+. I know it's salespeople's jobs to be kind and sell stuff, but they went above and beyond with customer experience. They made me feel beautiful when I never do. And not judged. Great experience. AND the shirt that was marked $35 ended up being on sale for $22 even though it was in the front of the store! LOVE. Thanks, Torrid.

I love torrid, as I am sure large ladies do. It's very had for me to find a swimsuit that fits me…read morewell. My bottom and top are very different sizes. Most places have the top and bottom as one size and sold together. Torrid, sells their swimsuits separately, which is a bit more expensive but totally worth it. I ordered online and it was a 40% off sale day. Fantastic! However when it arrived, the top was just a bit too small. I drove out the the Maine mall and asked if they would take an online return. They did, and I got a tip that was 2 sizes bigger. The person at the register seems apprehensive about the online return at first. However once she realized, she was very kind and asked if I wanted to try the new top on. It's a good thing I did, because it was too large. I finally got one that was just the right size. Perfect for me! So I was very happy to have had a great experience and this is my 3rd torrid bathing suit, they really are very nice for the big ladies. Everything is covered, and held in, nice and snatched. lol. If you're a little on the plus side, check them out! Wonderful !

The service it's ok nothing to brag about. They do have a great selection and stuff on sale…read moreupstairs, they do stay close I imagine to check if you need something. I shopped all around the world and unfortunately great customer service it's hard to find! Anyway ok experience.

The employees are not sincere and n welcoming customers but rather do so when they feel and based…read moreon whether you 'love ok the part' as if you have $$$ to spend in the store. They do tend to follow you around with a watchful eye and not in a helpful way. I am a local to the area and have shopped in this store several times simply because they carry a nice selection of Lily and they have not treated me rude.....but that's perhaps due to me frequently shopping there. I would however agree that a class in customer service skills would be beneficial to the workers.

I like this store now that it's a Hannaford (formerly Shaw's)…read more The store is always neat and clean and really well stocked. We have always found what we have been looking for. We haven't had to interact much with the staff, because we use self checkout, however, you can see them working hard, stocking cleaning and filling orders. The location is kind of on a chaotic corner, but the store is easy to find. The parking lot has plenty of parking in the front and side of the building. The clink bottle/can return bins are always available. We have never found it to be overflowing. We don't mind shopping here when we are in the area. I never hesitate to stop if we need to.

You craving for some lobster roll or clam bake? Why spend $50 for a lobster roll when you can pay…read more$8.99/lb for fresh lobster steamed and ready to feast?! We bought over 12 lbs of lobsters and paid around $110. The guy who helped us steamed pound of clams and a pound of mussels. If he steamed potatoes, sausages and corn we would be in business!

Home Goods is a store that you may go to with some idea of what you want and are looking for. By…read morethe time you leave you may or may not have grabbed what you intended to. But at the same time you could very easily leave with an absurd variety of things that are surprisingly sold in the same store and if you aren't careful spend a small fortune. I mean there is a reason for awhile there was a trend online where people film videos asking a friend if they had "fill in the blank bizarre item" with friend then showing said bizarre item that did actually exist here. My wife and I enjoy coming here for spotting the absurd things they have for sale but also do find useful buys as well. Some of the stuff I am unsure how it ever sells though, like some of the pictures I have added. Prices can be hit or miss with some good deals but some prices seem overpriced. This is a store where some items even have their price versus what the typical retail price would be. I am skeptical of these due to the fact they could make up numbers to make it seem like a deal. If you are a fan of seasonal based items you will find a lot here with right now being fall versions of everything you can imagine. Honestly a store visiting even if you are just going to browse, you will likely find one oddity you want to buy. Be warned though this place also frequently has extremely long checkout lines especially close to the holidays.

So HomeGoods is just a Christmas Tree Shop, right? I read somewhere on Reddit that people consider…read moreit a "treasure hunt": the inventory is always changing, so people find gems and buy them on the spot because they're unsure if they'll ever see them again. But the stuff here is so generic, I don't know how that can be true. It's full of home furnishings like lights, mirrors, rugs, throw pillows, bedding, and various furniture, kitchen products like cookware and dinnerware, wall art that seems like it's printed from stock photos, loads of cheap seasonal decor, and very random food like chocolates you've never heard of, off-brand hot sauces, and random pickled produce. And there's stuff absolutely everywhere, quite literally overflowing from bins. For me, all I see here is store full of things that will eventually end up in the landfill. As a person who is overstimulated easily, errs on the side of minimalism, and makes purchases intentionally, this is not a shopping experience for me.

Having recently gone into this business I was pleasantly surprised it looks like a lot of their…read morestyles have updated and there's a mix of classic and younger styles. The associates were friendly and greeted asked if they could help me with anything informed me of some special deals I should take a look at and let me shop. They came back a while after when I had gathered a couple items and brought them into a dressing room for me. They came to check on me and bring me a new selection. I was impressed I was helped without feeling followed, hounded.

The staff seemed phony and snobby. But. They do have the best underwear and occasionally have…read moreawesome sales.