This stores customer service is horrible! I was in the area and purchased a set of Bluetooth speakers for my college bound daughter. The cashier was extremely rude and didn't ask me for my rewards number when ringing me up. After leaving the store I discovered that I should have received a $10 Kohls cash reward certificate...but didn't, due to the cashiers lack of concern. After finally moving my daughter into her dorm, we discovered that she didnt need the speakers...so I left them by my door for a return trip to the store. When I drove back to the store, I was told that I could not return them b/c I had exceeded the 30 day return policy (just started on January 1, 2017). So...I asked for store credit but I was shot down again b/c of the policy. I then asked to speak to a manger, who told me that there was nothing that they could do. They even explained that if my daughter received the speakers as a gift without a receipt that they could not be returned. When they explained the policy, I did see the return policy on the receipt...however, I was only 4 days shy of meeting that requirement. I really felt that the policy should have been somewhat flexible since I was willing to exchange the merchandise.
This was the worst piece of news that I have received from a department store. I mean who turns a customer away from a department store? Also, I'm not blaming the store for the policy...but I'm upset with my entire experience with Kohls. The cashier was horrible, I didn't receive my $10 cash back reward and couldn't even return/exchange the merchandise due to a new policy. I won't be heading out to Kohls anytime soon. Also, avoided the Lakeside store...customer service is less than desirable.
UPDATE: I contacted the corporate office and expressed my dissatisfaction with my shopping experience. Thanks to Ricki, I have resolution to this horrible chain of events.
Note: I don't appreciate the comment that was made, after my post, from a Kohls representative. You totally missed my issue with your stores lack of customer service, which started with the cashier. I never should have had to call the store manager and complain about her inability to serve me with a smile. Moreover, she didn't ask for my rewards number, which caused a problem for me when I tried to redeem a $10 gift certificate. The problems with your store compounded when I tried to return the speakers (4 days outside of your new policy)...and then couldn't even exchange them for a more expensive item. But the last straw was when I called the rewards line to recover my missing points and could not. I was told to return to the store to receive the points and certificate. If it weren't for your corporate employee, Ricki, you would have LOST a customer FOREVER! Your response only proved to me that you are clueless to what customer service is all about...listening to your customer. Ricki actually listened to me and resolved my dilemma within minutes.
If I could, I would give Ricki (in corporate) five stars. However, I stand by my initial review and give THIS store one star. I will NEVER go to the Lakeside store or purchase an electronic device from Kohls again. read more