You know when something is so bad for you that you can't help but want it more? Like…read morechocolate...well now I'd put Kmart into that little shopping basket. Yes it is just another chain store full of stuff you don't need but I am in a love/hate relationship with this Kmart. The layout is clever. Bloody annoying and sneaky like IKEA - but gosh it's clever. - You can't see over any isle so you have to hunt through the maze of gigantic displays. - They put women's bargain clothing (tops starting at $4) at the entrance. Bright colourful displays that make you think "yes I should start wearing more of this tangerine or fluoro blue in my life." - The store is also double storey so you feel like you are in a luxurious department store that has bargain basement prices. And finally the prices are amazing. You know that when you buy a $4 t-shirt it will last you one season and be 2 sizes bigger after a couple of washes. But hey what the hell it's only $4 right? Consumerism at its best. It is also refreshing to see a good homewares and toy store based in the mall with a really good range of items - something I was complaining about as I trawled the mall just 2 months ago unsuccessfully looking for a present for a 3 year old. Well done Kmart your rebrand is bringing you back into the naughties...you're so bad, it's good.

Kmart has gone downhill in quality with some items and have stopped stocking a few decent brands…read morewhich is quite disappointing and sell poor quality footwear which falls apart quickly. the reason why I have given this review 2 stars is because the boys clothes are quite thick and are probably thicker than big w clothes. what I was pretty impressed about is the boys 7-16 flannelette shirts I bought today were $6.50 each and I bought two of them for $13.00 and in bigw they were $12 each and the material was thinner than the ones in Kmart. what a bargain! but I do avoid buying footwear. pros: Clothes are still of decent quality and very low , affordable prices and some bargains waiting for you. cons: bad quality footwear that falls apart after a wear, tinsel that sheds bits and not many different brands to choose from.

09/01/2012 Photos…read more Very important life lesson I learned in Kmart, before I go to bed: Stop what you're doing sometimes, and spend some good, quality, fun time with your parents.... Pause, and really really feel what I just said. My Mum and I took my little niece Belle to Ingle Farm Shopping Centre this morning, and we couldn't help ourselves but stop by Kmart to buy a new Wiggles DVD for cute Belle! She had so much fun picking out the DVD that she wanted. Mum was going to get her the red cover 'Best of Wiggles', but Belle chose the yellow Wiggles DVD instead. There really is something about small, bright yellow and pink coloured items in Kmart that my little walking niece always loves touching and has such a fun time with it, I can't explain it. Kmart has a massive range of products, including men's, women's and children's wear; garden; home; health & beauty; outdoor living; entertainment; toys & sporting; camping & fishing; automotive; DIY and everyday needs, Kmart is sure to make anytime a good time, and they achieved that with us this morning! They are also committed to introducing initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and improve the understanding of environmental initiatives to our team, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. I also can't believe I'm the first to review this place, it's been such a massive landmark in Ingle Farm. This place is huge, and one can easily get lost in the aisles. I know I did when I was a little boy shopping here, and I still do today. I was very happy to see that they STILL have all the sports equipment you need too, even after all these years! Basketball, cricket, football, swimming, yoga and table tennis, whatever sport you're into, Kmart has something to offer you! : ) Going to big stores like this, when I'm getting older as a young adult, reminded me and causes you to stop and appreciate so much, of how much I enjoyed shopping and spending time with Mum when I was only a little boy!....those were the happy carefree times when I didn't worry about anything....time goes by so fast and I realised how much less time I spend with my parents nowadays. Sweet dreams, and be nice to your parents today.

2/12/2007 "Forget" almost rhymes with "Target"…read more Can you serve me? When all your children grow up and leave for University, will you adopt me as your new child? If the answer is no to the above, I will forget you Target. Just joking, I did remember something about you. You have a generous sale for underwear. But you have non-existent service. I don't see anyone around that can help me. So I may not forget you, after all. I like your website though. Facts: The Target story began in 1926 when two men George Lindsay and Alex McKenzie opened a drapery store in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, after signing a partnership the previous year. The store primarily sold dress fabrics, manchester and furnishings. Target now offers customers a range of: fashionable women's, men's and children's clothing, underwear, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, and accessories; the latest designs in homewares, including manchester, bed linen, electrical appliances and décor; and a full range of toys, games and entertainment - all under one roof! So you better be quick! Remember: their underwear won't last forever.

Why 4 stars for a Target store? Well, I hadn't been to this one for quite a while, so I was…read moresuper-surprised by how clean, neat and tidy it was after being spruced up! It is quite impressive when a self-confessed 'cheap' store makes the effort to renovate so it doesn't actually *look* so cheap - and this one looks great. Very easy to navigate and well signed (I could see where the fitting rooms were easily - unlike other department stores). I do think they needed more staff on the registers during the lunchtime peak period, but the line still moved pretty quickly. I felt like I was in a bank, with the big screens telling us that 'register 6 is free' - bizarre, but still impressive ;)

DJ's: an endangered species from the mono-lithic period where shopping for couture pieces and…read morespending 3 hours on a Sunday in one air-conditioned department store was "a done thing." Lost in the wilderness, this department store has quickly dwindled in life and breadth of product thanks to encroaching online shopping and competitive, low cost, reasonable quality department stores capturing their consumers. You can still find the rare brand name watch, pair of shoes on sale or makeup in store at a fair price and I love still wandering through the powder puff girls and clouds of perfume on the ground floor (where else can you get such an experience). However, the range, value and poor internal workings of the place mean that it is becoming a forgotten species. This DJs in particular has lost its way, shutting down their fine dining food court and imported produce section and putting on about 1 staff member for every 100 customers so you can never find a damn sales person when you need one (or they have no interest in serving you). Displays are cluttered and floors have been crammed with so many brands you can get in their original outlets or stores that the quality and health of the David Jones "premium brand department store" is lost. The only way I can see this species being brought back from near extinction is to re-instate and connect a fine dining food court to DJ's, add in fancy change rooms, high quality service, cut half their range so high end brands (that you can't get anywhere else) are available to touch and feel and completely refit the place to feel like one of those luxe shopping centres you get in Harrods, Dubai or HK. I hope to see the "day of old" department store return, but first it has to lift it's game.

Wow, I'm really going to go against the tide of popular opinion here but I just have to say it …read more.. David Jones just ain't what it used to be! While the service is ok and the products are alright, I think it's a sad indictment on what we see as good service these days when we expect dodgy service and are almost surprised when we don't receive it. I will admit the service is better than what you'll get in many places but I have a couple of really bad DJ's experiences. I have stood in the electrical department for longer than 30 minutes on two separate occasions waiting for someone to take my money so I could take home a new plasma tv. One guy approached me and told me he didn't deal with the particular brand I was after so he'd get someone else to help me. No-one came! A tip for you ... David Jones will price match so don't be fooled by the fact they seem more expensive than other places. They are as keen to make a sale as the next guy. Apologies for being a negative Nora but I just felt this page needed some balance.

Located on The Parade, Gasbags sells a wide range of premium bags and luggage. I bought a cabin…read moresuitcase here a while back. It's been a trusty little thing and has come in so handy. Gasbags stock a range of high quality bags; they're not like Strandbags or your typical luggage store. They stock a range of local and international brands, including Antler, Pacsafe and Paklite. In addition to these premium quality luggage bags, Gasbags also stock a range of elite leather handbags like Anacris, Cellini, Morrissey and Pierre Cardini. The first time I passed this shop I mistook it for a standard luggage store. When you go in and look at the stock, it's a disguised treasure chest. The handbags aren't really my style and a bit out of my price range, but my Mum loves it here, which probably describes their market a little more. The bags really are lovely though - I'd say Gasbags is for the stylish traveler.

I went to Big W, Kilkenny, to buy a Playstation 4. The girl…read morewho I spoke to was so rude that I ended up going else where. I asked her for some prices on the differing console packs that they had to offer. Although I could see that there were two console deals she, very sharply, told me that they were both the same. I walked out and bought my console from EB Games. I am happy to report that EB Games were extremely polite. Generally, my shopping experiences have been very decent at Big W, when making smaller purchases. It is really important to have polite, knowledgeable staff.

I'm a fan of Big W, however I'm not a fan of the Arndale area. That being said, the store is still…read moregood! I just don't like having to travel there. Big W have the best DVD bargains out of all the department stores. Some movies are as low as $5, which is always a plus in my books. They also have an awesome chocolate selection, I'm just stating the obvious. They stock these great collectable items that you can't find in other stores. Such as; Audrey Hepburn wall clocks, Marilyn Monroe Biscuit Tins, Guitar Biscuit Tins and Audrey Hepburn chocolate tins. They're pretty awesome, and make for a stellar birthday or christmas gift. I'm a fan of the boys t-shirt collection. I've bought lots of Star Wars and Marvel Comic t-shirts here, and I love them. Otherwise I'd say their clothing range is not the best. I would come to Big W for DVDs, chocolate and other accessories. Great staff, big store, big bargains.

What an amazing find, Vinnies Parkside, Glen Osmond SA, this is far from your usual OpShop. On…read moreentering your eyes will light up, looks like a modern apartment store, with helpful staff wanting to assist you. There is such an assortment to look at. From men's and ladies, designer clothing, big range of smart footwear, lots of fashion accessories, kitchen ware, China, glass wear, books and the range just goes on. Every thing is well displayed, in a very presentable fashion, many items are new, yet the prices are extremely affordable. If you have never been to this Op Shop in my opinion it is well worth a visit.

This is a beautiful op shop. It's full of beautiful clothes, shoes, furniture, homewares, and joy…read more Prices are more than fair and the staff are lovely. Honestly, it feels like shopping in a boutique. I walked away the other day with two formal dresses (long and elegant) for under $40! I love being able to support great charity work and find great bargains. Will be one of my new regular op shops I think.

I always thought Spotlight was a shop to go to if you were after a lamp, or a set of curtians. Both…read moreof these are available, however Spotlight does offer a lot more.This place is a one stop shop for all regular house hold needs, and is open 7 days a week. If you're shopping from bed linen, or after gardening, office or kitchen supplies, you're bound to find something here. Otherwise the variety makes it an ideal place to go Christmas shopping, if you have left things to the last minute. The prices are reasonably cheap, but the quality is excellent. Everything here is advertised on sale, but I'm pretty sure the prices have been bumped up beforehand to compensate.

Hmmm, I have a love/hate relationship with this place, but have given it 4 stars (since I couldn't…read moreselect 3 1/2) because ultimately I can usually get most things I need from here. What I don't like is that this Spotlight is like most of them - MESSY!! It's hard to find what you need amongst the chaos. It's like everything is literally thrown in there with no consideration for organisation or logic. The other thing I don't like are the cheap options for most things - instead of stocking high quality wool, for example, only cheap acryllic and substandard wool blends are available ... but I guess that's what their customers want - they'd go elsewhere if they wanted to step up the quality. And I guess that's what Spotlight is good for. But the sheer range is great! I came here for Velcro, and was faced with more options and colours than I needed ... but at least they had some!! And that's why I keep coming back (albeit reluctantly) ;) I must say their registers have been moved, and this has made the check-out more efficient than it was on my last visit, so that's another plus ;)

This is not one of the biggest Salvos stores, but they do sure make up for the size with really…read morefriendly staff. I was welcomed immediately upon entering and told what colour tags were on special. (For those who do not know, Salvos have a daily special on different coloured tags on items). I made a quick stop at this Salvos store as I am in search for a ceramic butter dish. It is actually quite hard to find one. Apparently they get picked up pretty quick when donated. But, it seems that this store has more clothing than ceramics or homewares. There is nothing wrong with that though. I have a clothing addition. There are many racks of clothing to have a good rummage through. I saw a couple of nice jackets and woollen jumpers. As for the prices, some Salvos are a little more expensive than others. You will find that this store is one of the cheaper ones.

Salvos are often the best op-shops in terms of size and furniture. This one is no exception. It is…read morespacious yet packed with good quality clothing, tons of books and a good range of furniture. I was tempted by a blue futon for $100. You always need another futon, don't you? Given the area, the clothing is quite conservative, but there are lots of nice pieces. They have a lot of long skirts, and plenty of men's working wear. They're following the Salvo's trend of selling new jewelry, but there is rarely anything worthwhile. There is a nice range of new-looking cushions and throw rugs at the moment though. Definitely a shop worth checking in on regularly.

This location draws a wide variety of people from the surrounding area and becomes quite busy…read moreduring peak times. If you want to be quick and effective, I suggest arriving just after trading starts in the morning. It's pleasant to be welcomed at the entrance by a staff member, and the customer service is excellent, given the significant challenges they regularly face. I think the products are good if you know what to search for; however, some items fall short, like finding an umbrella or a reliable backpack. But for socks, underwear, and basic clothing, it definitely gets my approval.

Gotta hand it to the lady managing the the center pay point at the Kmart (self service) she was…read morehelpful even with the machines repeated requests for bagging. 5 stars for her. I wouldn't blame them if they get bored since the technology is pushing the employees to the side. Manager probably likes the idea of people shop lifting. Only Lowered star rating for having a pay point in the middle of the shop, encouraging employees to double check people at the door, which is not easier to prove that extra things aren't in the piled high trolley. So move the pay point to the front, or at least be more realistic, and use that extra space better than the yellow pages is right now.