When I shop this Marshalls there are certain area that I hit first. The absolute area I hit first…read moreis, the pet department. I can always find a new toy, a feeding dish, an extra dog bed and most importantly, a good deal on poop bags. Can you tell I'm a dog dad? The next area I check out is the housewares, I can always find some type of serving bowls or a new frying pan. After finding a new dutch oven, I can shop the holiday accessories which are always one aisle over. The Christmas and Halloween decorations are always the best. Then as I walk back to the front of the store to the cashier, I check out the Men's Department. Shirts and jeans are my thing and occasionally I find a seasonal hoodie, too. I like hoodies, because you can put your cell phone in the pouch. For a discount retailer, the store is always merchandised and organized well. The staff is cool, too.When needed on the floor, they're easy to find and helpful. Their cashiers, hustle and move the line of shoppers quickly. When: January 10, 2026 Why: Dog Supplies - Adopted a new rescue

I went today and there was a kind cashier that was checking me out and then i told her i forgot my…read morecard and she said she could hold the stuff until I come back but then when i was back some other worker had put are stuff up and there was around 10 minutes left so i said ima grab a few of the things and she rudely said no that they were going to close. Other than the rude worker the cashier was really kind though.

Oh, Happy Day! I have a "good" Dollar Tree closer to my home. I don't shop here that often, but…read morewhen I do, I always find what I need at a good price. Like the DT a little further from my home, this one is kept clean, too. A well organized and clean discount store adds to the shopping experience. This DT has its own private parking lot, making it easy to get in and out quickly. When leaving, it is easy to exit right on to, Godfrey Road. Tree.

Since I moved to the Alton area, I've only shopped Farm & Home Supply a couple of times. It is an…read moreodd store. I grew up on a farm in the area, but lived in different cities for 40 years before moving back. I'm guessing my city life, is dominating my country roots and my appreciation for this store. The one area that I absolutely do appreciate, is the dog toys. There are plenty of plush toys and an amazing variety of Kong Toys. Another area that I enjoy shopping, is the garden department. In the men's department, I only like their selection of blue jeans, because I can spend my life forever in blue jean. I think what surprises me most about this store is the pricing, it is higher than I would expect a farm store. Especially in the mens department, I can go to Orvis or a designer store at the outlet mall and find shirts and slacks at a better price. With the way the economy is going, we all have to be a smarter shopper. I'll continue to shop here, in hopes of finding a bargain in the future.

I shop there often because it is close to me. Have yet to find a friendly employee. Buy things on…read moresale only,usually bird seed or large bags of dog food. Regular prices are crazy. A much nicer and friendlier place to shop is the Jerseyville farm and home store.

New location for me. Clearance sales, Everywhere!!!! Spacious, well lit. Shoes, clothes,…read moremattresses, bath towels. Sunglasses, jewelry etc. Staff friendly and checkout speedy. Coupons available online .

I booked an online photo session for a head shot. I didn't expect much being JCPenney. Yet,…read moreJCPenney's managed to make it a horrible experience. I already have anxiety getting my pics taken. I got less than expected and overcharged. The person running the counter at the photo desk was not rude but looks like she hated her job. I understand. However, JCPenney's chooses to keep someone in the photo department who obviously doesn't care about her job or the product she produces. Again, I get it it's not the most glamorous job. Yet, people still come to work they are being paid for and at least try. I contacted someone at JCPenney and they offered a reshoot. All I really wanted was for the pics to be retouched without any further costs. Why? Because when booked the appointment I was told they would prompt me so they could get the best photo. She told me to turn my head twice so she could get two pics done quickly. When I looked at the finished product in a dark area of the shop they looked ok. However when I was able to see them on my phone I noticed somethings that could have been fixed if she just took a minute or two to do her job. I spent money to get makeup done and didn't have anymore time to spare for better pics (I needed them for a specific reason...time constraints.) I will also mention that outfit changes are advertised however the only privacy I was offered was blocking an open door with an advertising sign. No actual door to provide privacy. She helped me get the "door" in place once. I had to move the door each time I dressed. I contacted JCPenney about getting a refund for the pics or at least to fix them. They offered a photo reshoot. Why? I doubt the only employee on duty found a will to care in less than a week. I would have had to pay for someone to do my makeup again. This is why JCPenney's looks like a ghost town. You won't even fix your mistakes or offer a refund for bad customer service. I didn't expect to lose money and be embarrassed. Thanks for nothing.

Recently I was looking for small bike for my grandson. There were two that were marked as clearance…read moreat 50.00 and 70.00 dollars . I asked an employee to check to see if the price was correct. It was showing a much higher price . We took the 50.00 bike to return desk to see if they could sell it to me for price showing where the bike was in the rack .I was told that they did not have the authority to do so, that manager would make that determination. I asked if I could speak with him. The desk called for him to talk with me. About 15 minutes later a person walked up . His personal appearance lead me to believe he was a customer not the manager. I asked him if I could buy the bike for the price that was listed . In no certain terms was he willing try to work with me . I went home and contacted Godfrey Walmart and was able to get a bike shipped to me that slightly cheaper for $50.00.Very bad experience !!!

When I lived in the area we went here so much they knew us when we walked in (sad, I know). Since…read morewe moved away I have grown to appreciate the local Walmart there even more. The customer service was top notch. The shelves were always well stocked. My local Walmart now is referred to as "the out of stock store." If you have a list you are guaranteed to leave with only 2/3 of the things on that list as my current Walmart WILL be out of stock. My local Walmart must have a beacon atop of it that calls out to all those crazy "people of Walmart" to go there. We have more than our share of these people. We may have 2-3 lanes open. All the serve yourself checkouts are open. Those checkouts are backed up because no one wants to wait in the couple other services lanes actually open. Many of the staff are rude or cranky. Who could blame them? Working in those conditions. Enjoy your good Walmart because they're not all that way. We quit going except when we feel we have no choice....maybe once every couple months.

I have to reduce my stars to 3 from 5, because Target did away with their DEI program. Most…read moreAmericans are boycotting Target, but with my location, I don't have many choices for shopping. My other choice of a department store would be Walmart and I'll be damned before I make the Walton family richer. Departments I always shop are; Greeting Cards, Health & Beauty, Kitchen and Home Linens. The groceries are pretty good, too. If I'm shopping and need a few items, I grab them. It saves me from stopping at the grocery store on my way home. Even before the before the employees were instructed to smile at customers with a 10 feet radius, I always thought the associates were friendly here. Depending on who I see working as a cashier, determines if I use self-checkout. There are two cashiers that I really like and will wait in line, so I can interact with them while checking out. I wish Target would start their DEI program back up. When: January 10, 2026 Why: Cleaning Supplies

Is there ever anything better than target?…read more I love coming to different targets and seeing the displays between that and target style it really is addictive and it's me in the store every time because it's so cute how they display their clothes and seeing other people posting about it that's how I find the best gems at target The store had the cutest valentines display, and I absolutely loved it

New location for me. Well lit and spacious. Luggage area were plentiful and great inventory…read moreavailable. Outdoor home and garden items were limited. Clothes, shoes, jewelry , sunglasses etc. Prices reasonable and budget friendly. Staff friendly. Checkout was speedy.

Typical Ross, but each location offers something different. This location was well stocked with…read moreclothing, shoes, and household items. It is located inside of the Alton Square small on the lower end by JcPenny. It is a small location but has everything that you need. The cashier was friendly, and kept the line moving.