“I didn’t get her name but she is from Venezuela and I’m not sure of her age. She is beautiful and seemed so classy!! I’ll say she is over 65 and working in the jewelry dept today 6/29/26 at 2:35. Well I just want you to know she is absolutely amazing and sweet and went above and beyond helping me get earrings for my daughter! And she raved about working at TJMAXX! Haven’t experienced interaction like that in such a long time!”
“Kohls in Sarasota is a GREAT place to shop! There are so many great sales and great coupons. And the employees are always willing to help and go above and beyond. They're always very friendly, too! Yesterday Frank checked me out and he was THE BEST!!!!”
“The absolute best Publix I've been to, it felt like the help and care and concern for the fact I was receiving excellent help and care was bountiful and high. I appreciated over by the bakery an older gentleman who appeared to be like high level management smiled at me and offered his help without a thought, ya know, and I thought the cashiers were very receptive to me, my mother sent me an e-giftcard and I can be an anxious and confused person when it comes to things that are new to me and they understood perfectly and it all went really smooth, really well. Thank you!”
“Really cool shop >>> some times REALLY SURPRISING 🤔 what you can all find there . You would never think to look for it in there . And us a positive plus on the top , you will find always very friendly people working there .”
“This is the best place to furnish your home at a reasonable price but looks like you spent big bucks!!! Huge variety and I was impressed with the floor rugs. You can’t tell much from a picture and you also need to feel the fabric. Homesense had some very unique carpets.”
“I had a wonderful experience at the James Avery counter inside the Sarasota Dillard's, all thanks to Yolanda Galva. I was looking for my annual birthday gift from James Avery during their buy 2 charms and get a charm holder for free, and Yolanda Galva went above and beyond to help me for the 3rd year in a row. She is incredibly patient, friendly, and welcoming. Yolanda took the time show me multiple sizes in holders, mentioned the limited edition pieces and even assisted with clean all my other James Avery pieces and adding extension rings on the items i had like she did on a piece last year for me. The customer service here is great, because of Yolanda Galva who makes my visits every year truly exceptional. I will definitely be back to this location for my next James Avery purchase!”
“good selection, reasonable prices. Don't come here if you are in a hurry though.. 20 customers in line and 2 cashiers... They should never make people wait to give them money! ? Maybe consider self checkout...”
“I needed a couple decor items for my bathroom; I was in a hurry and had something specific in mind. I was able to get in, quickly get pointed to the right part of the store, find exactly what I wanted - nice quality, well designed, lovely items! As I passed the clothing and cards, I noticed a number of areas I’d like to browse when I have more time. Checkout was fast and smooth as silk! I had the option of self check out but chose the staffed register and got through in a couple minutes. After a long day of errands and a very successful easy visit to this Target, I decided to reward myself at the in-store STARBUCKS. A number of other folks had the same idea at the same time. We had a wonderful person taking care of us at the STARBUCKS. She was warm, efficient and helpful! Even though she was very busy she paid careful attention to my order ( I like a little soy milk but not too much). She moved the line along quickly, giving each person her focused attention. This is quite an art and I am really impressed! My drink was delicious! If you are lucky enough to be waited on by Jamie at this in store STARBUCKS, please tell her Susan says thanks!”
“I absolutely loved my experience with Nancy! After today, I don't want to buy shoes anywhere else. She made the entire shopping experience feel luxurious from start to finish. Nancy was incredibly attentive, always taking the shoes out of my hands to check if my size was available and making sure I never had to do the extra work myself. She went above and beyond to make me feel taken care of, and her outstanding customer service made shopping so enjoyable. Thank you, Nancy, for such an amazing experience I can't wait to come back!”
“A Wonderful lunch, a great server and a lovely restaurant made for a memorable afternoon. We've had lunch at Sophie's at Saks 5th Avenue many times, and every time it's a memorable experience. The menu always has new and delicious dishes to choose from as s well as some menu favorites. Our server was so pleasant and very efficient, but her name escapes me right now.”
“First and foremost I have to give a huge thanks to David. I ran in on christmas eve looking for a very specific item. He was calm, so kind, and made our christmas ? ❤️ if this man is not a store manager man he needs to be. This may be my favorite location because of the sheer kindness that was shown”
“First time in, store was laid out well, organized, displays were set up nicely in the aisles. It is a smaller Home sense than the one I previously visited in Austin. They do not carry Pet supplies such as food bowl stands,, toys, snack jars etc. FYI. Their inventory of wine glasses, dishware and faux plants were very pretty but 1/2 the variety to choose from compared to Homegoods and other Home sense stores. Arlet was a very helpful sales assoc cashier that checked us out when we finished.”
“LOVE this market & could not wait for it to open. Their selections are excellent in every department & prices are MUCH better than Publix for the same brands.”
“Barbara was very helpful with helping pick things out for my little girl as well locate certain items in the store all while managing to the cash register you would think she was in the store by herself but she handled it very well owed how wish all employees were like her I’ll definitely be returning 😊”
“I always have a great experience visiting the Tractor Supply on Fruitville Road in Sarasota! The store is consistently well-stocked, clean, and has everything I need. I especially want to give a huge shoutout to Summer. She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always goes above and beyond to be helpful every single time I am there. It is rare to find such consistent and outstanding customer service, but she delivers it every visit. Whether I am picking up supplies for a project or just browsing, she makes the trip worthwhile. I highly recommend this location to anyone in the area looking for great products and an even better staff!”
“VERY KIND YOUNG LADY DELIVERED TO MY CAR. I had worked a shift and had spilled a drink on me. So I ordered drive up pick up a Saturday. Very good for what I looked like after a long shift.”
“A great place to shop for kitchen supplies, bedding, beach towels and clothes. They can be short staffed at the register at times which causes a long wait. Otherwise a favorite store to shop at!”
“I wanted to go to Walmart but didn't need to visit a huge store for what I needed. I was grateful for now having to walk through a humongous facility. I had a bad toothache so therefore I need something to ease the pain until I could get to the dentist in Atlanta. Did I mention I was in Sarasota FL? Yes big dilemma. I walked in ad went directly to the right for the aisle related to toothcare and also pain management. I easily found what I was looking for at the time. The store was clean and fresh. Everybody was working hard. The store aisles were clear and shelves were well stocked. I enjoyed shopping there. It was a purposeful but quick shopping trip. They had a nice variety of everything you might need.”
“I couldn't love this target anymore! The store is always clean and organized, staff is friendly and accommodating and there is one older man who is an evening employee (that has an Italian accent) and he is just a delight. You can tell he is joyful and just loves his job as a check-out person. He is cheerful and positive. I love their drive up, parking is easy and bathrooms are relatively well cared for. Their new Ulta section is also amazing! I love that it is a larger target with an entire grocery section. They also have a great / easy return policy that is hassle free. Excellent location - near other shopping.”
“I purchased a nice soft queen size blanket and a sheet set, both for $48.00 They usually have some really nice sales and now that the holidays are approaching, you can find some pretty cool stuff.”
“Shopping at target can be very stressful sometimes with typical grocery store, pet peeves and long, slow checkout lines, but I want to shout out this cashier named Elvie. He’s very friendly and brings a smile to his face.”
“The Pharmicist named Rachel at University Walk, Sarasota, Fl. is kind, and very professional. She goes out of her way in a very stressful environment for her customers. She makes the experience easy. I have lived in Sarasota/Bradenton for over 40 years and a previous U.S. Army Special Forces Operator. People like her are hard to find in the civilian world. Thank you Rachel for who you are and I hope that you are happy working at Publix. I will follow up with a letter to the Publix Corporate Headquarters and let them know how appreciated she is. Sincerely, Darren Nolan”
“Went to this Target yesterday for some storage boxes and was distracted by the vast inventory of swimsuits. They didn't have my size in what I wanted so Stephanie, the Target employee there, went out of her way to help me order it and have it delivered to my house. Great employees make shopping fun. Thank you Stephanie. And I found exactly the right storage boxes for my closets.”
“They have EVERYTHING and they are open late. Plenty of parking. Friendly and helpful staff. I like shopping there. They also deliver for a small fee or annual subscription. Or pay per delivery ($9.95).”
“I was helped by a Gentleman named Alex. He was extremely happy to help me with my shopping questions, and directed me to where I needed to look. I thank Alex for his help, cand recommend this Burlington to others..”
“Recently I had an operation so I used Walmart Online shopping. It was exceptional. All I needed to do was pull into a pickup spot and my ordered groceries were loaded into my SUV. For me it was a godsent service.”
The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant will open about 110 new stores in fast-growing markets by 2029 and introduce three updated store formats, executives told investors Oct. 20 at the company’s Investor Update in New York. Kroger already runs about 2,700 stores in 35 states. The formats come in three sizes, a bit like small, medium and large, matched to each market. Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s executive vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer, walked through the lineup.
Walmart shoppers want a head start on the holidays, and money explains a lot of it. Some 44% of respondents call affording the holidays their top stressor, and 61% say holiday costs shape their shopping mood. Asked what would make the season easier, 70% picked lower prices and 57% picked more deals and promotions. Convenience ranks lower: 30% want one-stop shopping across categories, and 20% want faster delivery.
Target is rolling out its most ambitious store overhaul in more than ten years, with plans to remodel over 130 locations and open 30 new stores across the country this year. The retailer is also putting money into supply chain technology upgrades to keep pace with how shoppers buy today.
Aldi is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the United States with an ambitious plan to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states in 2026, pushing its footprint closer to 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
Target has transformed its SoHo location into an immersive, 26,000-square-foot concept store that puts style and design front and center. The two-level Manhattan store has been reimagined as a "one-of-a-kind concept store where everyday shopping meets play, discovery and style," featuring curated collections from influencers and celebrities, seasonal merchandise drops, and a constantly changing product lineup to keep up with the latest trends.
