Department Stores in Ames, IA

8 locations found near Ames

“I always enjoy stopping into HomeGoods, there’s just something fun about seeing what they have each time.

It’s a really relaxed place to browse, and the staff have always been friendly and approachable.

What stood out most to me though was how kind and respectful they were when I had my ESA/PSD service dog with me.

It made the whole visit feel easy and comfortable, which I really appreciate.”

4.8 Superb53 Reviews

“This place is very unique to me guys, because not a lot of TJ Max has a large variety of collections and things to purchase. I have some nostalgia to purchase something like this to our tables for juice and tea box. For the table service something like this is very awesome looking items. Overall very good place guys and offer to visit. You will find a lots of options there that will fit your kitchen in style. ? Very good.”

4.3 Superb151 Reviews

“Good boot selection, got some work boots here two years ago and some hiking boots recently. They don't have a huge selection of hiking boots but not bad.

They have Keen, Columbia, and Sketchers for hiking brands. They have some others but I didn't pay much attention to them.”

4.4 Superb147 Reviews

“I just had my haircut by Dakota and I am very pleased. They took their time and listened to all my concerns. I have extremely curly hair, 👩‍🦱 I’m actually wearing it down today and I hardly ever do that. Plus the price is so much more affordable than other salons”

4.4 Superb144 Reviews

“I would highly recommend Ivan at the checkout lane at the Ames Iowa Kohls store. He was very knowledgeable about the coupons available for the Labor Day weekend. He also was extremely careful in wrapping the candles I purchased so they wouldn’t break on my way home.”

3.8 Good165 Reviews

“Target had everything I needed for a baby shower I am attending tomorrow. I also found a great crockpot on sale and a new rug for my back door. The checker was extremely helpful and gave me a 12% discount on the rug because it had a flaw on the back that I hadn’t noticed. I love shopping here.”

3.8 Good169 Reviews

“North Walmart has become my steady go‑to, mostly because it’s calmer than other locations. There’s an ease to shopping here — the aisles stay organized, the kids’ carts are always right where I expect them, and the whole store feels predictable in the best way. Their produce rotation keeps things fresh, and the gluten‑free options make shopping simpler for our celiac family.

The staff adds to that sense of ease. Pickup and delivery are consistently quick, and everyone we interact with is friendly and patient. I appreciate that there’s usually a cashier available; even though they don’t open every lane, having one or two staffed makes checkout feel smoother. The Walmart app ties everything together, and while tap‑to‑pay would be convenient, paying through the app works just fine. The only snag is Scan & Go — needing to connect to their Wi‑Fi first can slow things down, especially when I’m trying to get in and out quickly.

The switch to digital pricing has helped a lot; items are clearly marked now, and the guesswork is gone. Even the parking lot feels thoughtfully designed, with a sidewalk running through it that makes walking with littles feel safer. Their emergency system proved itself the night there was an active threat — staff guided everyone out calmly and efficiently. Inside, the bathrooms follow that same practical mindset, including a handicap‑accessible sink that actually makes washing up easy.

Altogether, it’s a store that fits our routines well — steady, predictable, and quietly dependable.”

3.6 Good191 Reviews

“They're a good store and usually have what you want. Quit being babies and check yourself out. They do need to fix the electric carts. The battery runs down fast.”

3.5 Good6 Reviews

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