Always really tidy and not hellish at all finding what you want…read more It's not an excessively big store, but they have planned out the Primarney staples and they are all there! The staff here are so polite and friendly no matter when you go, which is amazing considering the hustle of working in retail and such large numbers of customers. If the queue gets big, then boom, they open more tills. Good variety for a shop this size and all really well presented.

Good sized Primark Store - not as big as Watfords, but plenty good enough for the size of Hemel…read moreTown centre. Fairly organised and clean for a primark store as well. Good selection - you can always find a deal there. could have more women's shoes, but good selection of clothes, and kids range.

Before Primark there was matalan. Cheaper clothes than elsewhere, and yet fashionable…read more Matalan is still fairly cheap and fashionable but the problem is - they are not as cheap as primark, have a smaller collection and the clothes only seem slightly better made. That being, Primark is the better option. Matalan does have its plus though which is that the clothes are orderly and well sorted. The John allen centre store is always clean, tidy and easy to navigate around. Unlike places like tk maxx which is next door. Matalan sell a good assortment of clothes. They sell casual, smart and party clothes for both men and women...not to mention shoes and underwear. I actually got a well made and nice looking skirt suit and a pair of shoes for £35 here. Downstairs there is a home deptartment including cushions, linen, kitchen goods, mirrors and rugs and carpets. There are also kids books and games and some kids clothing. All in all its a good store. Its just a shame that the clothing pricing can not compete with the lower prices of primark.

I don't get a chance to pop in very often as its out of the city centre but if I am passing I…read morealways make a point of dropping in. The shoe choice is really good here, they do some decent designer copies I always see nice things in magazines for sale at Matalan although its not always quite so good in person, and not as cheap as Primark Lovely HUGE store, excellent selection and I LOVE the homewares bit

Boden clothes are stylish & well made. Not cheap, although they have sales twice a year which are…read morereally worth checking out. This shop in Walton on Thames is fairly new and a great place to see all the stock and try on, without having to use their mail order service.

Pros New Look is situated on the main street between Bracknell's pedestrianised town centre and the…read morePrincess Square shopping Centre. It's quite a large shop, and features a large range of New Look and 915 clothes as well as lingerie, shoes and accessories, all at very reasonable prices. There are also usually bargains to be had in the sale rails, and staff have always been happy to help me with any queries I've had. Cons The shop could do with a refit, and there are some dodgy floor tiles which have had warning tapes on them for quite a while now.

Large chain store with reasonably priced fashion clothes. No plus sizes in this branch…read more The place is generally quite busy and tends to get a bit messy. Tends to be filled with teenage girls.

Big and spacious. Over two floors!…read more I love the make over, of this store, blue and black is the colour scheme, better than the former look of the store. I like the fact that it's not messy, and the staff are professional. I still buy the basics, but it is still generic fashion, to my taste. My sister the jeans are good in length for tall chicks for us, but you still have to use a belt to tighten it around your waist....I'm still dubious about, I know that ain't going over my booty. I mainly in the men's section buying £3 plimsols or £5 jogging bottoms that still last. They have a beauty section, make ups etc plus you can buy DVDs and headphones now in Primark, which they did not do before. But yeah I like this store, it's as goods as gets.....until they plant a tall section...wishful thinking!

Who doesn't heart Primark? Primark not 'Primarni' or any other shoddy names. Who needs to be…read moreembarrassed to say they shop at this haven anymore? Not I that's for sure. The Watford branch is an absolute gem of an offering. It's far enough outside London that it's always got those pieces you see screaming 'buy me' out of Look's/Heat's/Grazia's pages but also not to remote that it stocks bad garments and trends. Today's little outing consisted of the new season's temptations lining the entrance walkway, neatly, surprisingly as well. Mary Portas has certainly has scared the big wigs at HQ because every member of staff I spoke to today was helpful and polite. Saying that, it was very almost, eerily quiet whilst I was shopping. I spied a bag in the window on the way in, hunted for it but was informed it had sold out, me being me, demanded said bag et viola! It's mine now. The jewellery section was merchandised to perfection, lined with sparkle, nudes and adorned with shimmer. The new season line up looks fantastic and had I had more money I would've spent a small fortune this morning and I didn't even make it downstairs to shoes and homeware. Keep up the good work Primark.

Upmarket clothes shop oftening high quality designer clothes for men and women. Bag a bargin at…read moresale time, the best offers are generally available after Christmas/New Year and during July/August you can often pick up Paul Smith bargains if you're lucky.

New Look's current retail outlet within the Kennet centre is large and allows for a well stocked…read morerange of products - all at very reasonable prices. Jeans tend to dominate the front entrance of the store, with there multitude of designs, colours and prices. The majority of the clothes are off reasonable quality, although I wouldn't buy anything in black (fades too quickly!) and are low to mid range prices. The shoe range (despite always being very messy and untidy) is quite well stocked, and shows a good balance between work shoes, casual shoes and glamour shoes. Also available within the store are the Inspire range and the young teen ranges.

This is the larger of the 2 new looks in Newbury and is based at the retail park…read more This one has a large range of clothes and accessories based over 2 floors and includes their mens range and baby/toddler range. The clothes are good value and always changing. Overall a good shopping experience.

Okay, so it's not the coolest shop in town. I first discovered this in Chester, I think, and was…read moresurprised to find I'd been walking past the Oxford one for ages without noticing it. It's very middle class, middle-aged (well, okay, probably aimed at 30-60 year olds) and good quality. I'm not quite sure what it's got to do with wool, although they do sell quite a lot of cashmere. A top tip for the cashmere, which, incidentally, relatives love as presents: wait until it's in the sale - I saw some for £65 that was originally £130. The focus in general is on collections, so if you see something you like, get it while you can, as it may well not be in there next time you go. The staff are friendly, the service good and the atmosphere nice, but be prepared to pay for it!

The staff and management are very helpful at this shop and they sell items to suit all budgets…read moreincl. many souvenirs for tourists as well as gifts for locals looking to buy something such as UK related and paraphernalia decorated shortbread tins plus other such items. In addition, the shop sells a wide range of woolen clothes and such items and sometimes you can buy items on sale too. Take a look at their Tweed jackets! In addition, please also note that the shop sells guided walking tours of Oxford college and town history for £7-8 for a 90 minute guided walking tour operated by myself, Alasdair at 'I Love Oxford Walkn' Tours'. If that interests you, please look up my own details too at http://www.ILoveOxford.com Note that the tours leave daily except for Mondays from just opposite the shop, outside the Carfax Tower- come rain or shine! Hopefully you will get a nice day to visit Oxford but if not, now you know where to buy your wooly jumpers and scarves to keep the cold away!