I drive up to Stouffville on Wednesdays these days. I get groceries and enjoy a longer drive, as I…read moredon't commute between Markham and Mississauga for work.
For the past couple of months, I have passed by this cheerful blue Rexall drugstore and have flagged coming here. Well, I finally broke down two nights ago and came here after grocery shopping.
It's located in the same plaza as Starbucks, Longo's, and Firehouse Subs. There was plenty of parking at 7 pm. I parked and walked in.
I like the automatic doors that sense when there's movement. No need to worry about tugging on door handles.
This drugstore is spacious, clean, and cheerful. I was mesmerized at all the products staring at me.
A female staff member with a blue mask said hi and asked if I needed any help. I was here to get shampoo. She immediately said that I could find it in aisle 2, which was right in front of me. I probably would have figured it out on my own, but the extra help was much appreciated.
I lucked out in that there was a sale on various shampoo brands. As of late, I have felt that my scalp was getting more itchy. I have a feeling that the sulphates in the two bottles of shampoo that I currently use are causing the irritation and perhaps product build-up. I was looking for a clarifying shampoo. I found the Herbal Essences line. It was perfect. I haven't used this brand in ages. I picked up two bottles and continued briefly browsing.
I felt mighty safe here. I was the only customer in the store. I'd say that ten minutes later, another customer walked in and then left.
I haven't browsed around a drugstore for a while. I typically get what I need and leave these days. It was nice to take my time because I was the lone customer in the store. There was a bit of familiarity browsing stress-free like we used to before this pandemic.
I didn't realize that Baptiste makes cleansing foam. I haven't used dry shampoo for a while, simply because I don't go out that often and can afford to have oily hair at home. It was nice seeing my M&M's chocolate bars on sale. Naturally, I picked up some.
This store did not have any Vegan Rob's snacks. However, it did have Smart Sweets, which I absolutely love. The berry fish are my favourite, but all varieties are yummy.
As with most Rexall stores, this one has public washrooms. I didn't have a need to check them out, but there weren't any signs on the door to say that they weren't operational.
There were two staff members at the cashout area. The woman who pointed me to the shampoo section had a male sidekick. There was plexiglass separating them from me, so we all felt safe. She was able to scan my items through the plexiglass.
She asked me whether I wanted to sign up for Be Well rewards. Rexall has ditched Air Miles for its own program. I said yes and got my card. She advised to either register online, or download the app and register that way. Cool!
I paid using a debit card. All went well.
The male staffer asked if I wanted a bag. I did. Bags are free. He simply handed one to me. I bagged my stuff, thanked them both, especially the woman pointing me to the shampoo aisle, wished them a great evening, and left.
I enjoyed shopping here. I'll definitely come back again.
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