You cannot really call T J Hughes a department store, although i think it really tries to be…read more The place is now so cluttered its impossible to get any satisfaction from going in there to look around. There are some decent brands to be purchased, but in the main the stuff on sale is low level and cheap lines. The only exception being the electrical section which seems to contradict my earlier line. Overall it meets a need, but sadly contributes to the increasing number of "cheap shops " engulfing Dumfries Town Centre.

T J Hughes is a large discount store covering two floors and located on Dumfries High Street…read more Whether you are after a new hoover, bedding, a nightie or perfume you will find it here all under one roof. It can get a little crowded as bargain hunters jostle for the best buys but it is worth persevering as you can get some good deals. Downstairs there is a small children's section, a shoe department, perfume, toys, electrical goods and even suitcases. Upstairs you will find bedding, curtains, kitchen items etc and a large Cafe. The Cafe sells generic store food at the average price but is often a quiet place to put your feet up and have a drink in the middle of a shopping day. Good baby changing facilities and plenty of high chairs make it popular with parents of young children - especially as it is a spacious seating area as you are not scared of crashing into every table with your pushchair!

Since there is no Ross here in the UK, you'll have to settle for the TK Maxx reviews. :)…read more Like it's sister store in the US, it is a discount department store, with the usual suspects, Fashion, makeup and homegoods. I did my normal prowling around and didn't find much I was interested in in the make up, but I did find a lovely light weight duster in the clothing racks for $14, Up stairs in Home goods, I found myself a set of Nessie Pins (stick pins that form the Loch Ness Monster) a colouring book and a set of tea tins from the UK. Every thing Was Reasonable and came to under 25 pounds when I checked out. Heck I even picked up a luggage scale so I can pack efficiently!

Good selection of items at reduced prices comparred to RRP…read more Some of the RRP's do seem a bit high in the first place but are probably right for good brands. Love the kitchen and homewares section lots of knives, pans etc at good prices, some good ornaments/fancy goods, clocks etc too. Look looking there in my quest for things shabby chic. They sometimes have a good wee selection of pet items. Not all sizes, but if you can find something in your dogs size etc then they are usually a good price. Ginormous selection of mens clothes and accessories!!! Lots of ladies clothes as well, and often some gorgeous prom/fancy dresses. Not so good if you are plus size though as next to nothing suitable which really lets the store down in that respect. Upstairs has a good selection of toys, especially if you are doing your Christmas shopping. Baby section seems to be going downhill since it moved upstairs, it used to have a great selection of bottles, sterilisers, bedding etc but now that has greatly reduced. Dont like the idea of having it upstairs as any ladies with bigger double buggies may not fit in the tiny lift! Should havew kept the mens stuff upstairs like before, imo. Over all i love TK Maxx and have been able to get some bargains on kids shoes before now especially good brands such as hush puppies school shoes etc. One thing that really really annoys me about TK Maxx though is the stupid price labels! They are rediculously fiddly to remove, as they fall apart in tiny bits. Ok maybe its so people dont swap labels in the shop i dunno, but it was VERY annoying to peel them off when wrapping Christmas presents !! TK MAXX get rid of those bloomin awful price stickers/labels pleaseee!!!

A department store, similar to say Macys or Dillards here in the states, right down to the cafe in…read morestore. Such a quaint feature, I love that. I was looking for something specific, but they didn't have it, so instead I decided to look for nylons, HUZZAH! They had those, and reasonable. Their clothing wasn't the best, but I did find makeup wipes and some other things as well. I was impressed that they carry bras in larger cup sizes.

Needed a well earned brew after cycling 10 miles to Dumfries so decided on the Expresso Bar at M&S…read morein the town centre. As always the fair trade tea was top notch and a nicely presented sandwich with a little biscuit did the trick in reviving me. Nice place to meet for a chat and the staff are very helpful and pleasant.

Not a particularly large shop but has extremely good range of frozen goods, as well as essentials…read moresuch as bread and milk. Never seems to be overly busy, and is relatively cheap compared to some supermarkets. Keep your eye out for special offers, as they frequently have some really good deals, but you have to look carefully to find them. Quality of the food is pretty good, mostly well known branded stuff as opposed to own brand.

its a shame really, as the stuff farmfoods sell is reasonably good…read more the thing that lets it down are the staff, which in the main are pretty rubbish, and the state of the place, its scabby as hell. that put aside, you can pick up some great bargains. if they pay the staff a couple of quid more, then they might be a bit happier at their work and might be a little more polite and cheery, and if they spent some cash cleaning the place up then you wouldnt need to hold your breath while youre in there.

Large Tesco in Dumfries. This store is HUGE. For American reference, bigger than a Super Target or…read moreSuper Walmart. Like I said Big. I needed to pick up cold meds because I've caught a summer flu. They don't carry the things I'm used to, so I had to find comparables. One thing I did find, that seems to be universal is Elderberry syrup. Once I had my necessities, I popped over to the magazine area and found the coolest coloring book, Witches. But it's not typical, no big hooked noses and black hats. No these are more goth & Nordic images. They're cool. And of course I had to get twist up crayons, which they had a set for £10. I do believe you could find anything you needed in this storm they even carry lingerie.

Hey this place is a shoppers menagerie. I cannot possibly like this place despite Tesco's attempts…read moreto try and convince their loyal shoppers that they are an ethical and caring business. Shopping here just makes their empire bigger and ready to destroy a high street in your town.

this place is quite handy if you live in the area and want to buy a loaf, however its not the…read morefriendliest place to shop in. The owners are obviously hating every minute of having to spend time there! reasonable selection of budget goods, and clearly aiming to satisfy the alcoholics as they sell tons of cheap drink.

Great range of gift and jewellery items in choice and price. Owner is very friendly. Well worth a…read morevisit (and pop into my gallery across the road when you're done!)

A super gift shop offering inexpensive presents right up to exclusive handbags. Helpful and…read morefriendly staff. Worth trying if you're looking for 'that' wedding or 'that' birthday!

They now sell Mama Mia Bracelets and Beads they are exactly the same as Pandora beads and Bracelets…read morebut cheaper really nice I could not see the difference they are silver or rodium plated and so affordable Norma

This is a pretty small shop but I think that is standard for Claire's. The have a good selection of…read morecostume jewelry, hair accessories, socks, tights, basic fancy dress items and cute little gifts. The items are always reasonably priced and are good for what they are. Particularly if you are buying for a teen. The staff are always really friendly too. To sum it up - cheap and cheerful.

My daughter loves claires accessories, it is full of girly things, and you can get your childrens…read moreears pierced too. Only draw back is , is that is tiny ! you couldnt get a wheel chair in the shop, and if your carrying a big shopping bag, you will never get in the place.