I've been patronizing VV since we relocated in 1994 from NY.
I've ALWAYS found quality coats for my growing fam as we navigated b'tween the "mild" GA winters & below 20° Nor'easters of Long Island.
VV has always been a Godsend. Clothes are reasonably priced for the specific item (unlike another chain that prices ALL 'short sleeved tops (including tank tops at newer than WM prices.)
I've found formal dresses for an anniversary cruise, suits for our boys to attend weddings, gowns for proms, beautiful fun sundresses for our summer getaways, wonderful fall sweaters, and great classic skirts so I've never scurried to find them when my "mombod" changes.
They also have the greatest sandals and boots and accessories!
It's hard to believe I said 28 yrs ago, "No dressing rooms??! They'll NEVER stay in business!!" I just make sure I wear leggings & a pullover cami when I go. That way I can just slip stuff on. If it fits over these next-to-skin items, I know it'll fit over my unmentionables.
I also love the exchange policy (for those less comfortable w the "open dressing room". I've never had an issue.
Staff at the 3 locations nearest me are professional, store is well organized (and quickly straightened up after discount day) but even if I miss it, I LOVE that they don't pull ALLLLL the color tagged discount items like GW and there's always TWO discounted colors.
I also LOVE & Appreciate that VV has continued to organize by color& item. Unlike GW, where the trend has turned to mishmashing ALL 'tops' no matter season or color by size. This is under the concept of "if you make the customer go through each item, they'll stay longer& buy more." Well, not this 'seasoned sister'! My time is precious. If I need a cream tank to go under my brown suit for my business luncheon, I'm not even attempting GW! I'll go right to Value Village. If I don't see the color scheme, I can move to another group that will work. Not pick through a t-shirt huddled between a pj top clumped next to a sweatshirt! Who does that??
In the immortal words of Sweet Brown, "Ain't nobody got time for that!!"
Please keep your stores the way they are! Organized by item, color, type.
Oh! And the music is great, too! From Sinatra to the Supremes to Journey to James Brown to Michael Jackson! Even heard some Bob Marley! Don't worry...cause every little ting gonna be ah'right! Ya man!
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