A department store, similar to say Macys or Dillards here in the states, right down to the cafe in…read morestore. Such a quaint feature, I love that. I was looking for something specific, but they didn't have it, so instead I decided to look for nylons, HUZZAH! They had those, and reasonable. Their clothing wasn't the best, but I did find makeup wipes and some other things as well. I was impressed that they carry bras in larger cup sizes.

Needed a well earned brew after cycling 10 miles to Dumfries so decided on the Expresso Bar at M&S…read morein the town centre. As always the fair trade tea was top notch and a nicely presented sandwich with a little biscuit did the trick in reviving me. Nice place to meet for a chat and the staff are very helpful and pleasant.

This is a large department store with some very nicely dressed windows especially the window with…read morethe sexy underwear for the adventurous Valentine. Well whats to celebrate at the moment commercially except that Valentines night events. Its got a good selection of designer wear and cosmetics in this store and across the street is a home wares store with lighting.

I cannot really comment accurately on the store as a whole, as i only really use the restaurant…read more Nevertheless it does appear to be a high quality and well organised place, so maybe that's enough. The restaurant can get very busy but it does have high standards and the food is always very good.Lots of nice rolls,salads,meals and cakes.They have lovely sweets and cakes here, so be warned it can seriously damage your waistline. For a while the service was a bit variable at busy times,but it now seems to have come to terms with those peak demands much better. I have always liked this place, and to be quite honest, i can feel myself being weaned back to it for lunch these days as i seem to be going through a tired of coffee shop period(in Dumfries that is). Anyway,let's not take anything away from Barbour's as it seems they are back to their best, and it's still good value too.

Had a carpet installed. Terrible service. Noticed a problem with the fitment and managed to catch…read morethe installers in the driveway. They refused to come inside and look at the problem. Tried to make excuses that the pile height was different. The wood panel by the sliding door was loose. They installed it incorrectly and I had to redo it. I could not believe that they were not willing to come in and even explain the problem. Fitters just weren't interested. Too be honest I was amazed that they wouldn't even come back inside to discuss the problem. I will not be using them again. It really would have been an easy problem for them to fix...

From the owner: Home department storeread more

Matalan has a good selction of stuff. I like this shop but the two big failings is…read more1/ often the toilets are in a disgusting state, many bins not been emptied, toilets dirty 2/ the check out bit is way too narrow especially if you are in a wheelchair, as you cant get a trolley past so if you are wheelchair bound you get impatient staff and shoppers getting annyoed with you if you are at the till paying for your own shopping, makes you feel a lesser rate citizen!

good bit to shop!! dressing up clothes are good xread more

too much crammed in to a small place, you have to hunt through everything to find what you wantread more

Fantastic! Everything is a pound (no really?!) and you can't go wrong. Pick through the tat to…read moreactually save quite a bit on brand named items which are often a good 50p cheaper than supermarket prices. The best place for seasonal nonsense - Halloween, Christmas, valentines etc and good for gardening items too. Everything you didn't know you wanted under one roof.

Poundland in Dumfries is almost always packed right through the door so if you need something I…read morewould advise to go there early. You can pick up so much for £1 - socks, shampoo, sweets, gifts - I have had some great bargains in there. If you need something for DIY or for the garden, something for the kitchen or a beauty accessory, it's always your best bet to pop in there and see if they have it, you may well be suprised. I love shopping in Poundland, the staff are really nice and there is no charge for the carrier bags, even though your purchase might only be £1 - it's a great shop with loads to see.

You cannot really call T J Hughes a department store, although i think it really tries to be…read more The place is now so cluttered its impossible to get any satisfaction from going in there to look around. There are some decent brands to be purchased, but in the main the stuff on sale is low level and cheap lines. The only exception being the electrical section which seems to contradict my earlier line. Overall it meets a need, but sadly contributes to the increasing number of "cheap shops " engulfing Dumfries Town Centre.

T J Hughes is a large discount store covering two floors and located on Dumfries High Street…read more Whether you are after a new hoover, bedding, a nightie or perfume you will find it here all under one roof. It can get a little crowded as bargain hunters jostle for the best buys but it is worth persevering as you can get some good deals. Downstairs there is a small children's section, a shoe department, perfume, toys, electrical goods and even suitcases. Upstairs you will find bedding, curtains, kitchen items etc and a large Cafe. The Cafe sells generic store food at the average price but is often a quiet place to put your feet up and have a drink in the middle of a shopping day. Good baby changing facilities and plenty of high chairs make it popular with parents of young children - especially as it is a spacious seating area as you are not scared of crashing into every table with your pushchair!

Since there is no Ross here in the UK, you'll have to settle for the TK Maxx reviews. :)…read more Like it's sister store in the US, it is a discount department store, with the usual suspects, Fashion, makeup and homegoods. I did my normal prowling around and didn't find much I was interested in in the make up, but I did find a lovely light weight duster in the clothing racks for $14, Up stairs in Home goods, I found myself a set of Nessie Pins (stick pins that form the Loch Ness Monster) a colouring book and a set of tea tins from the UK. Every thing Was Reasonable and came to under 25 pounds when I checked out. Heck I even picked up a luggage scale so I can pack efficiently!

Good selection of items at reduced prices comparred to RRP…read more Some of the RRP's do seem a bit high in the first place but are probably right for good brands. Love the kitchen and homewares section lots of knives, pans etc at good prices, some good ornaments/fancy goods, clocks etc too. Look looking there in my quest for things shabby chic. They sometimes have a good wee selection of pet items. Not all sizes, but if you can find something in your dogs size etc then they are usually a good price. Ginormous selection of mens clothes and accessories!!! Lots of ladies clothes as well, and often some gorgeous prom/fancy dresses. Not so good if you are plus size though as next to nothing suitable which really lets the store down in that respect. Upstairs has a good selection of toys, especially if you are doing your Christmas shopping. Baby section seems to be going downhill since it moved upstairs, it used to have a great selection of bottles, sterilisers, bedding etc but now that has greatly reduced. Dont like the idea of having it upstairs as any ladies with bigger double buggies may not fit in the tiny lift! Should havew kept the mens stuff upstairs like before, imo. Over all i love TK Maxx and have been able to get some bargains on kids shoes before now especially good brands such as hush puppies school shoes etc. One thing that really really annoys me about TK Maxx though is the stupid price labels! They are rediculously fiddly to remove, as they fall apart in tiny bits. Ok maybe its so people dont swap labels in the shop i dunno, but it was VERY annoying to peel them off when wrapping Christmas presents !! TK MAXX get rid of those bloomin awful price stickers/labels pleaseee!!!