It's frustrating; I look at both sides as much as I can. Visited today, pros were good prices,…read moreunique selection; Would like to return for those reasons. The problems I had were management and checkout. 2 cashiers, 2 parties in front of me. Each party must have had 40-50 items! I had one shirt to buy. Cashiers were VERY slow. Scanned about 3 items a minute. I waited like 20 minutes for my turn, 7 people backed up behind me. The customers in front of me, well, 3 calls to the manager to try to peel 20 cents off items, and to ask long questions about receipts and returns. But after helping, the manager looked at the line of waiting customers, turned on his heel, and ran to the back! My cashier took a break to sip her drink for a minute or two before helping me. It must be boring to work in a store like this with no windows; Probably low pay, so motivation might not be there, and the low prices keep people coming back, but seriously! I was on a short lunch break, and returned to work late. Maybe it's karma, you know? Those employees may be my customers one day, and maybe in a hurry...

This is a great chain store, lots of good prices, loads of looks, clothing, jewelry, some toys and…read morehousewares! Im so glad they are in State College now!! Men's, womens, kids!

It's always clean in here, have no problem finding what I'm looking for. Very organized and great…read morestaff.

Another Ross Disappointment, and I don't mean Friends. Like all other Ross locations, they have…read moredownsized departments, have sparse selection, and are not organized in the least. I always find it a huge disappointment when you walk into one of these and the men's section is almost nonexistent. And what is available is like the leftovers that probably would end up at Goodwill. Very few times have I been able to find anything clothing wise. With the pared down selection, and sparse items, this place felt cavernous. To the point if you weren't in here with other customers, you would feel like you were in a movie where you are the only person left. Customer service was over the top here. That is one area where they did succeed at.

I've been a repeat customer of Harpers over the past couple of years, and have had several custom…read moresuits and jackets made by them. Harpers is a rare gem to have in this area, and we're lucky to have them. The staff are all very fashion-forward, and are all more than capable to send you on your way looking sharper than when you came in. The store itself is very upscale, and feels like a place you'd find on Savile Row (without the Savile Row prices.) Really great seasonal selections, with a lot of well-curated accessories available. Their custom garments are where they really shine however. With hundreds of fabrics, linings, buttons, and styles to choose from, it is always a joy creating something that is uniquely yours. I'm looking forward to my next custom piece.

Fine selection of higher end clothing. Pricey, for sure, but good quality. Free tailoring for life…read moreif you buy a suit there. Unfortunately, the employee had a bad attitude and acted like it was a huge burden to set up the tailoring (and he wasn't even the one doing the alterations!). Not only that, messed up the alteration request completely and I now have an ill-fitting suit and not enough time before our event to have it re-done. Thanks.

they definitely sell cute clothes but theyre very overpriced. i also felt like the one employee…read moreworking there was a bit rude.

All the girls I know love the ladies section, the men's section in the back is better than any in…read moretown. The owner is the the main sales associate so you know that you are getting the best help you possibly can. Store front parking ( in the back actually ) with no meters ! It's pretty much unheard of in State College.

This is one of a very few places in the area to get nice women's clothing for both every day and…read morework. For a smallish store that is State College's unfortunate lot when bb stores cast their vision, the selection is great. But better still is the customer service! The staff is helpful, know the stock, and will help you search. As the Nittany sMall gets smaller and customer service is not to be found as much as it was at the big 'M', this is refreshing and very welcome!

From the owner: Women's clothing store that offers a curated collection of chic, unique women's clothing, jewelry…read moreand accessories. Your boutique features Style Experts, skilled associates who offer outfitting advice, fashion tips and tricks, previews of new collections and more and it's always complimentary.

Store has everything Penn State apparel deli groceries cards health and beauty hardware computer…read moresupplies school supplies apartment needs

It has been a couple of decades since my last visit…read more 1 they moved 2 they are just a "snooty" helpful as my experiences from 1988-1992. Used to think it was just the "poor college kid" treatment but even as middle aged person they still give you the you should appreciate us approach. A decent selection of outdoor clothing, a much smaller selection of ski boots and ski than I recall. They also resell LL Bean items. Footwear associates were quick to offer assistance. When checking out, be prepared to pay a premium to the local shopping experience and the tacky "who assisted you?" obviously for a commission credit is uncomfortable!

Appalachian Outdoors is one of the best shops in the area! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable…read moreabout their gear, and the store has a wide variety of equipment and apparel in stock. They have a great selection of outdoor clothes, packs, camping equipment, and shoes in lots of different styles and colors-- the Cotopaxi gear is especially eye-catching. Both times I've been in the staff has been incredibly helpful. A salesperson helped me pick out a great pair of Salomon hiking boots last year, and a pair of "On"running shoes most recently. The running shoes they carry are mostly for trail running, but an employee helped me find a pair of street running shoes that were just what I was looking for. Plus, they have a bunch of cool outdoor games for sale, like frisbees, cards and hacky sacks. Overall, I look forward to stopping in at AO whenever I need new gear!

the staff here were really nice! theyre always updating the store with new stuff and they always…read moreplay good music

So Urban Outfitters has finally made its way to State College. Located right in the heart of…read moredowntown State College is where you can find a haven for college kids. This Urban is pretty much the same cookie cutter layout that you'd find in any major city or mall. The store itself is split into two floors, with the first floor dedicated to women, and the second floor to men and other misc items. Traffic throughout the store isn't too bad throughout the week, as students are scattered around downtown and campus so there isn't really ever a line here. As far as the selection goes, it pretty much has everything you'd find at a full-fledged Urban Outfitters. From shoes, to random books, to clothes, you'll find them all over at Urban. This place is great for the college student who's on a budget, but on the downside, the quality of the clothing and other things sold here is mediocre. For an older individual who wants more quality items, you probably would want to shy away from Urban. Just come here to buy a t-shirt for $20, and if it rips after 5x of wear, then oh well!

Yikes, not entirely sure why this store is still operating in the manner that it is. You can tell…read morethat this place was installed in the mall at a time when there was higher foot traffic. That means that it is too big for its own good. Walking in you can visibly see that there is not enough stock to fill the shelves. I don't know if they are setting this store up for closure or they just decided that less stock was better. However, I did end up purchasing a pair of shoes from here nonetheless. After finding them I browsed a bit more, but that didn't take long since, like I just stated, there wasn't much stock to look over. Customer service was kind of amazing when I interacted with the staff. They were helpful and courteous. And if the store is about to close, they did not let on that this was the case.

The shoe dept sells shoes ranging in quality from cheap junky shoes to mid-higher end brands…read more They're almost always running some kind of sale, so good deals are everywhere. The store is spacious with wide carpeted aisles, seating areas, a TV for kids, departments for men, women, teens, and children, and includes a smaller adjacent room with all clearances shoes. There's also numerous shoe-related items and accessories such as shoe cleaners, bags, socks, etc.