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2.0 (96 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Zara employee said the packaging was damaged and they wouldn't be able to hang it back up to sell

I was driving from Encinitas to do a return and see some items in person so I wanted to check what time they closed online. To my surprise I found out they have a 2 star review. I was shocked because my experience has usually been "ok" but never negative enough for a 2 star review. When I was greeted, shooed around, and went to do a return. I saw the girl that normally helps me (red hair) and was excited internally to see her since she's always so nice and pleasant. Instead this African-American girl with piercings went behind the counter and waved me over. I could already tell a slight attitude and thought I'd just be nice and pleasant since I'm doing an easy return. Long story short, she told me out of the things I want to return I couldn't return the belt based off it not being attached to the tag it came with. I told her I didn't rip anything and was very careful so I could easily put it back, she still insisted it's not in its original packaging. While she was returning my shirts I put the belt back in 5 seconds and showed her it was back how it was shipped to me. She still refused and said it's not in its original packaging. I asked her, if I check the other belts and compare it to mine, it's going to be completely different? She said yes, so I went over and checked (photo attached). Besides the belt itself being in Euro not dollars, which I can't help, it was exactly the same. I went over to the manager to show him the belt, he already had a "policy" pulled up, I told him the packaging is the same, he said "but you wore the belt it's bent due to signs of ware". The belt didn't fit me so I did not wear it, I asked him if I could show him the other belts, which he saw my belt was in better condition then the ones hanging. Which shows unless people wore all the belts on the rack, it comes this way. Ultimately he agreed to do the return, but this whole interaction had me shocked and surprised. Luckily the original girl who usually helps me ended up helping me, and like always she was so nice. I even explained the situation to her and she said, "don't worry I saw the interaction with the manager and I'll take care of this." At the same time one of her coworkers asked "what happened, what's up?". Luckily the girl is professional enough to say, "nothing it's fine". So at least like most situations they can talk about it once I'm gone, which is fine by me. I would have given my experience a one star, but thanks to the girl with the red hair, I'm giving it 2. She's literally the only reason I'd come back. Just unfortunate the company isn't aware of their horrible reviews, or if they are, they won't do anything about it. I've visited Zara in Europe so many times (Italy the most) and the customer service there is far superior to the Zara's here. I send so many friends here, I'd think twice now because I'd hate them to have the customer service most people have (negative). Based off of all the other reviews.

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One poor cashier on a Saturday and and dozen associates working on go-backs. Great going Zara. Great teamwork and leadership. *sarcasm*

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. I love this store they have so many unique items, clothing, shoes & gifts. Can't wait to see the…read morenew items each time I come to town..... I bought several items including the coffee towels for gifts. The first few days I was here I had a hard time making it in to the store before they closed.....Before Covid they used to close at 6 but now it must be 5pm. Anyway I made it in and I love all the new items. This is my second year of coming to Carlsbad for an Extended stay during the summer & while I'm here I make a point of shopping small & local. Face mask are required, hand sanitizer is located at the front door for your use.....They are Cleaning between customers...... The staff is always supreme! Very helpful & have great suggestions.....They always ask if you need anything wrapped. Absolutely doing everything they can to make you feel comfortable during this crazy time.

I have been in this shop numerous times as I am a local. And every single time I am in the shop the…read moreemployees ignore me. They are so cold and unfriendly. I don't understand how hard it is to say "Welcome" or "Hi". Do I not look like your typical client? They seem to judge whom they're going to engage with and not engage. From other reviews on here this seems to be on ongoing issue with the employees. It's all about the TRAINING!!! I like the clothes but I just can't see giving money to this establishment when the employees can't engage. I walked in yesterday and there were two employees who never once said one thing to me. I walked around picked up something I was going to buy and then I put it back because no one spoke to me. This has not been the first time no one has spoken to me. I walked out and down the street and made purchases at two other boutiques because they were friendly and engaging. Please teach your staff how to be kind and welcoming to all. It's really not that hard. The women working here don't seem to care about customer service or they don't know how to engage with customers because they haven't been trained. I still have a gift card to use here and it will be awhile before I decide to use it or give it to someone else.

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