In the recent years, like a lot of people, I have been doing my shopping online. Returns are sometimes inevitable, and are important parts of the entire shopping experience. So, this review is mostly based on my returns at the store experience.
Macy's has made their shipping very easy to track, and if you spend $500 or $1,000 or more a year, and reach their gold or platinum status, every shipping is free with no minimum.
What is most important is that the returns are smooth and easy. Since they closed the Macy's in Northbrook Court, I have been going to the store in Old Orchard to do my returns. I am pleased that 3 out of my 4 returns were quick and easy (the last one had a long wait because the customer in front of me was buying tons of stuff at customer service, and there was only 1 associate at the counter).
The first return there was during the time after the holiday season, there was a friendly staff lady inside the front door to welcome me, and directed me where to return the boots. I was in and out in just 5 minutes.
A memorable return was made in the cosmetic department. Since the lady of my brand was on break, Jonathon who was working at Bare Minerals came over to cover for her to do the returns. He was stunningly beautiful! His makeup was meticulous and gorgeous. He was wearing a trench coat style dress in yellow and green graphic patterns, the outfit was completed by a pair of tan color dress boots. His hair was clean cut, very short, and chic looking. Jonathan was friendly and professional, and he made a great representative of their cosmetic department! His supervisor Jane was nice and friendly too.
When I needed to return some ceramic dishes at the customer service department in their basement, Saleen was very friendly and efficient too! If you need to go to that department, it's best to park in the Green Garage, which is free and easy to find a parking space. The garage is right by the back entrance of Macy's. You only need to take the escalator to go to the basement once you enter; and the department is right there.
As far as the store is concerned, the majority of the first floor is the cosmetic department, which is nice and clean, and modern looking. There are also shoes and handbags close by. However, the basement and the second floors could use some renovation to update the dated look. I will update when I do more in person shopping there. read more