Store was extremely clean. I don't think I have ever been in a clean Walmart. Self check out was…read morehighly organized and welcoming staff were friendly

I have been doing all my shopping at the Altavista Walmart since I moved to the area. Today I…read morereturned three items, and I had receipts for all three items. It turned out that two of the items, a quart of Mobil 1 oil and a blow dryer had been purchased over 90 days ago. Neither item had ever been opened. Because the two items have been purchased more than 90 days ago, they made a huge deal out of it and refused to refund my money. The clerks involved seem to get a lot of enjoyment out of turning me away. Then a supervisor came along, lectured me about trying to return some thing that I purchased more than 90 days ago and then magnanimously agreed to refund my money. By the time that happened I was so disgusted I took the two items and left the store. If I had walked in, and said, I Purchased, these two items for cash, and I didn't keep the receipts, they would have gladly refunded my money. This is an example where they should have cheerfully refunded my money, and let me go on my way. I will take the items to the Walmart in Danville, tell them I paid cash for them, and they will cheerfully refund my money. This is what happens when management and supervision has no common sense, and no good judgment. But boil boy do they have the power, and don't you forget it. And just for a point of clarification, the items weren't that far over the 90 day period and were still being sold by the store. Walmart has been so busy raising prices across the entire store that they have lost sight of good customer service. Just to show you, a loaf of great value bread in February 2022 was $.88 today's price is $1.42, and that is a 60% price increase for this item in two years time. Lots of other items across the store have increased by more than 100%, and of course they blame it on inflation. Their claim got debunked by a consumer advocacy group that disclosed that 58% of Walmart price increases were just greedflation. Consumers across America, need to stop spending their harder money at Walmart who is gouging everybody.

There was pee every where in the floor and it was dirty…read more There was mold on the food

Probably the nicest bunch of complete strangers that I've ever encountered. Southern hospitality…read moreisn't dead - it resides at Kelley's. I was traveling home from NJ with my 3 daughters (girl's trip!) when my 2 year old started screaming "I WANT OUT!" which was immediately followed by my 6 year old proclaiming that the baby had "pooped and it stinks bad." So here I am scanning the places to stop when I see Kelley's and think "looks clean enough." We came through the door with the force of an overtired wildebeest and must have looked noticeably confused when the voice of an angel said "Are you looking for the bathroomh? It's right over here." And she smiled. Man, what a difference from the shopkeepers in Jersey who cut their eyes at you and begin to assemble the assault rifle under the register all because you reached a little too quickly for that pack of spearmint Extra. The ladies room was surprisingly chic, charming and CLEAN! It is a masterpiece that I will think about while I hang up the old shredded towels on my racks that are hanging out of the wall from when a previous version of my 10 year old son declared himself a monkey. I am a purveyor of supporting mom and pop establishments so when I saw the lunch counter I was overjoyed. The fare is standard American (hot dogs, burgers, egg salad, etc.) and the prices are nostalgically low. The lady behind the counter was super sweet and accommodating and helped me with seating my girls who were acting very silly after the long car ride. She served our food which was delicious (I recommend the sausage dog. Tasty and HUGE!). When it was time to go the lunch counter lady (God, I wish I had gotten her name) helped me out to the car with our drinks. My kids took to her immediately. While I strapped in my youngest she strapped in my toddler. Talk about service! It's these little things that make you remember a place and want to return. Kelley's is a diamond in the rough and has impressed me very much. It has earned a permanent spot on my GPS and will be patronized whenever I head up north. I only wish it were closer so I could give them more business. My husband thinks I've lost it because I walked in the door talking about how I enjoyed my visit with the people of Kelley's. They actually lightened my load if only for a hour and improved this tired mom's day.

Food Lion is the primary, if not the only, good grocery in town. It has been undergoing a…read moreface-lift lately and is now quite attractive and modern. Good selection of everything. A good alternative to the drive to Walmart.

I love this little Hometown market. It's an older market not like some of the big chains. But the…read morevegetables and the fruit are always great and fresh. Some of the best tomatoes, cantaloupe and corn that I have eaten. It doesn't have a lot of the name brands and big stuff as a normal grocery store but it's great for grabbing some of the essentials. The staff when I went were great and friendly and asked me if I needed any help finding anything. Like I said it's nothing big and fancy just a little hometown country market.

Vista foods is an old established market in Altavista, and one favored by long-time residents, but…read moreon my few visits, as a new resident, it just seems it was not up to par. The staff was generally cold and gruff and although not to the point of what I would consider "rude", they do not seem interested in being of assistance, the manager included, and he may set the tone for the rest. The store doesn't appear as clean and well-maintained as I would like it to be and there was a strange musty smell in the air the last time I was in. I hope they can address these problems as the area needs such a store.

Roses is a great store. It kind of reminds me of a big lots were they have everything you need from…read moreclothes to Bedding to bath towels an toiletries to knickknacks for the house. The prices are very reasonable and you can find just about anything you want. They also have a selection of foods from soups to chips snacks and some cold items. Like I said if you need something I'm sure roses has it. So if you're ever by one definitely stop in and check it out.

This store located in an off the street shopping plaza is a step above Big Lots or Pick and Save,…read morein that they have different things all the time but usually have the basic staples. The prices on most items, including clothing, home decor accessories, light grocery items and household items are very reasonable. The store seems to direct itself to a less affluent clientele but is not at all trashy. Most of the clothes are well out of date. There's also hardware and home improvement items. The staff is pretty friendly but the check out process just a bit slow as it takes on a "social hour" character and the wait is a bit long sometimes.

I just left the store. I hate going in there the customer service sucks. No one in the store is…read morefriendly or smiles. I even joked with cashier about the numbers. I might as well been talking to myself. I am a cashier everyday I'm at work customers always tell me how good my service is. Please hire a friendly person you may get more business. They all act like they don't want to be there. Only person that is friendly is the younger white gentleman that has the ball sometimes. Everyone else is garbage.

I went to Apple Market today to get the lunchbox special. $7 I got 8 small potato wedges and no…read moreroll. I called up to the store complaining about my box. It was no I'm sorry. It was the company has made us crack down on serving. I asked her did y'all stop giving rolls too. She told me they wasn't none because they was cold. And I know you didn't want a cold roll. I told she should have told me that the meal didn't include the roll. I would have not gotten the meal. I would have went somewhere else. I felt robbed today because I didn't get what I paid for. Please check your food. On top of everything she went from ringing my food up to putting my food in the box.