“Yes it isn’t Lowes… saying that I will point out that in the four years of living in the area I have never been treated rudely here. They try to stock what most folks need here and by need I also mean what the majority of locals are willing or able to afford.
I have seen how some men harass the women at the register with very inappropriate innuendo. So if anyone feels the ladies are being rude I would offer they are trying to be professional and safe from unwanted attention.
As a man I have been embarrassed by the kinds of things that I have heard some of these people say.
But back to the prices and availability of items. Considering this is an independent distributor of lumber and hardware with a fairly small population of 6,000 in Mena plus another 6,000 or so in the neighboring rural areas I would give them credit for having most of what is needed at reasonable prices.
Expecting more? Then perhaps Mena is not the right place for you.”
“Amazing how many things people use is carried by Atwoods. Just when I've bought someplace else I set it in their store, so mitral of the story might be Check Atwoods First.”