First off, let me start by saying that I created this account just so I could write this review. Second, that I absolutely LOVE lululemon's clothes. With that being said, I will NEVER EVER EVER shop there again! Especially at this location. If there was an option to give this place 0 stars, I would.
As a fitness instructor, I love their clothes. However, the horrible experience I had at this store is enough to make me never shop there again.
Like I said, I am a fitness instructor, I teach Jazzercise (Yes, Jazzercise!) and go through workout clothes like it is nobody's business. When I was in St.Louis visting my mom and Grandma, I went into the lululemon at Plaza Frontenac so my grandma could treat me to some new workout apparel. The women were so friendly, kind and helpful, and helped me pick out tons of wonderful items that would be perfect for my career. When we went to checkout, they were sweet enough to inform us that I received a discount for being a fitness instructor (awesome, right?) and signed me up so I would save money on that purchase and all other purchases. I was stoked and wore my gear on stage with pride.
Fast forward a couple of months, my mom came out to San Diego to visit me and I was excited that she had agreed to buy me some more work clothes. We went to lululemon and I picked out A TON of stuff, when we got to the register though, things got strange. The girl behind the counter kept questioning me about the fact I was a fitness instructor. I was a bit taken aback and insulted to say the least, but ignored it. Then she asked again, "You're an instructor?!" "Yes," I replied nicely, "I've told you that now a few times." "And all these clothes are for you?" she responded. I was shocked she was even asking. Everything was the same size and my mom was simply there to swipe her credit card (Sorry, Mom, but it's true.) Then, she asked again, "ALL of these clothes are for you?" At this point I was getting annoyed, as was my mother since we were spending thousands of dollars, and I replied again nicely that all these clothes were for me. Then, she asked AGAIN! At this point, I couldn't believe my ears. I replied, "Why do you keep asking? All of these clothes are the same size. My mom is buying them for me. All of these clothes are for me." She responded, "I just want to be sure the discount is only being used for you. The truth is, one of the girls thought she overheard you in the dressing room saying some of these clothes were for your mom." WTF? Why are you listening to us? And haven't you ever played the game Telephone? At this point, my mom explains to her AGAIN that she is a larger size, and all these clothes are for me. I was so insulted, offended, and embarrassed that I asked to speak to the manager. Here, my poor mom has had to say her size multiple times in front of the entire store, while trying to buy her daughter some clothes. I explained the situation to the manager and she just sat there starring at me. I finally said, "You know, I'm a fitness instructor and I wear your clothes on stage, advertising your brand for you. I don't have to do that if I'm going to be treated this way." She abruptly responded and said, "Well we don't have to give you the discount!" Needless to say, we left and the next day returned everything that we were able to (see the other reviews regarding their return policy).
When we got into the car I called their corporate office and explained the situation. The lady seemed appalled and thanked me for being a customer and hung up saying she would speak with the store manager.
Last week I was in St.Louis and my mom and I thought we would give lululemon another shot since our first experience at that store was so great. All of the girls were again, so nice and friendly, remembering me, asking why I was visiting, etc.. I picked out a few things and my mom and I went to pay at the register, at which point the girl behind the counter informed me that there was a note in the computer from the San Diego store saying that my instructor status was "inactive." I couldn't believe it. I honestly couldn't believe it. Those silly little girls.
Again, I called the corporate office from the car and they said someone would be calling me back regarding the situation and apologized. I never heard from anyone.
I will NEVER EVER EVER shop at lululemon again! I had already told all of my customers about the horrible experience I had in La Jolla and encouraged them not to shop at that store, but now, I want nothing to do with this brand. I am going to tape over their logo on the clothes I already own while on stage and tell my customers to take their business elsewhere.
Beware if you plan to shop at this store, it is run by a bunch of teenage girls, not business professionals. Go back to high school ladies. Your immature antics lost a valuable customer.
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