“I just can't say enough about this store. Linda H at the Algonquin location is knowledgeable about everything in the store. From food to furniture to holiday items she can direct you to the right item. Not only is she the best representative, she's excited about the product. Attention HomeGoods management, you've got an amazing representative in Linda H 🥳”
“I shop at JC Penny in Algonquin frequently. The store is always well organized with interesting displays that draw my attention. I want to especially acknowledge the customer rep. at the register Shailaja. I have been fortunate to have her wait on me a number of times. She is always friendly and treats every customer with patience, courtesy and professionalism - even when the store is busy. If there is a promotion or member benefit, she always lets me know. Shailaja is a true asset to both to the company and to her customers.”
“I had to come back and leave a review because the customer service at TJ Maxx in Algonquin was honestly outstanding. Last Friday I came in and noticed how amazing the atmosphere was, and when I returned today, I knew I had to say something. Manager Sarika went above and beyond with both the employees and customers. You can instantly tell when someone truly cares about their job, their team, and the people walking through the doors. She was professional, kind, patient, hardworking, and handled everything with such positive energy. It’s rare to see management that involved and supportive anymore, and it made the entire store feel welcoming and organized. Ximena was also absolutely wonderful — friendly, helpful, and so sweet during checkout. The other cashiers were great too, even though I didn’t get all their names. Everyone seemed happy, respectful, and genuinely helpful, which says a lot about the leadership in the store. You can really feel the difference when a store is run by someone who leads with kindness and professionalism. Sarika should truly be recognized for the incredible job she’s doing. This was one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had in a long time!”
“Worldstar one of the better stores that they have. Customer services very helpful. Some cashiers are better than others but in all it's not bad Would go there during the off times not weekends during the week would be better very congested during the weekends”
“Bought an item not long ago, walked in to the store trying to see if i can return or exchange or get a store credit but one employee i spoked to wasn’t able to help me without my receipt. So i left and went home. Called nordstrom customer care service & called the store… i spoke to an employee by the name of Felicia S. I assumed she was the manager. Told me and explained to me a different ways on how she can help me locate my receipt. And so i went back to the store, spoke with Felicia S, and she was able to give me a gift card for my return which now i will use to make an online purchase instead from the nordstrom website… i appreciate how Felicia S, was able to help me and made my day…. Thank you.”
“Love this place! Everyone has such great customer service especially Victoria! I love all the different combinations they offer. Their atmosphere is fun and upbeat and I love that they are open later.”
“I enjoy shopping at Target and this is one of my favorite. They have plenty of staff to help you out and it's never a problem to find someone to ask a question too. They always have a good number of cashiers working at any given time, so even if there is a line at one register, there will be another one without a wait. This is a great store with a lot to offer. I always find what I need. love the new layout. I was briefly list but found a helper very friendly. I rate my experience here as awesome.”
“I enjoy shopping at Target and this is one of my favorite. They have plenty of staff to help you out and it's never a problem to find someone to ask a question too. They always have a good number of cashiers working at any given time, so even if there is a line at one register, there will be another one without a wait. This is a great store with a lot to offer. I always find what I need. love the new layout. I was briefly list but found a helper very friendly. I rate my experience here as awesome.”
“Labor day weekend: We went here twice while visiting in Elgin for a wedding. The first time we're for some things. We needed a few beauty supplies but the second time we brought back family because they wanted to shop. They liked this Ross better then in their home cities because it had more choices. So you guys did great,”
“Updated as of August 2026. Went to the automotive department for a tire and service. The service from everyone working there was amazing, will be back if anything happens to my car again. (but hopefully not!)”
“Walmart Supercenter is really great! The whole place is wide, clean, decent, and bright. Well-maintained and organized. They have a very huge variety of products here, meats, veggies, fruits, frozen goods, imported goods, ready-to-eat food, and others. You can literally buy anything here that you need daily. They have plenty of sections and each of them has a big label or banner, for the customers to easily find what they need and what they are looking for. Walmart is really an amazing place for shoppers who always buy tons of groceries and other items. You can really save a lot of money at this place than going to other places. This place has a big parking lot you can easily park your car and shop inside. Walmart is really an excellent store. They also have a pharmacy inside the place, for their customers to easily buy medicines and stuff, no need to walk and buy to other nearby pharmacies. I definitely recommend shopping here at Walmart. Can't wait to go back and shop here again. Thank you, Walmart! Great job!”
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.
