In November I tried to return a new dress, with tags attached and receipt, but the associate refused to complete the transaction because she claimed that it was a 'formalwear' dress...there was no "final sale" tag attached at all, and when I first bought the dress, I was told by an associate that it was in the wrong section and that I could "probably return it" within 30 days for store credit...not even a clear answer. I asked the associate if she could check to see if the same dress with the "final sale" tag was in the formalwear section, but she literally tossed my dress onto the counter, rolled her eyes, and shook her head.
Now, this June, I also bought a new, non-clearance dress and came in the next day to return it. It was still in the bag, with tags attached; I had not touched it and left it in the car. The associate (the short one with short brown hair, I can't remember) actually GLARED at me and called her manager over to investigate a small 'stain' that I couldn't even see on the dress. The associate warned me that they wouldn't accept the return and accused me of damaging the item, of which I found preposterous because there was NO stain and the dress literally sat in its bag in my car for 24 hours. I kindly reminded her of this, but she wouldn't listen, holding the dress up to me in her fist. Yikes. The manager eventually granted me the refund and slammed my receipt on the counter in front of me.
The only reason I had returned to this place was because they have a large selection of clearance items (which, suspiciously, are damaged). I'll take my business to Lakeside, thank you very much...
I have worked in retail and customer service for years, and seldom have I come across more disrespectful and self-detrimental team of associates. Even the most gaudy dresses here are more attractive than the attitude of the people who work here. read more