1 /5 Kyle Palak: These stores as a chain are typically poorly lit and contain what some would describe as "low brow" gags, gifts, and adult apparel/accessories.
I had a negative experience in this store specifically as my wife was looking for body jewelry. The atmosphere of the store is enough to make me uncomfortable, so when she had trouble reading the packet details, I pulled out my phone to illuminate her view.
Rather than effectively engaging us as customers, one of the two employees on staff noted that if we stood on the other side of the display case, we could possibly see better. Admittedly a "duh" moment for us, I acknowledged her recommendation and casually laughed it off.
The disappointing aspect of this interaction for me as a customer is that the employee then proceeded to mock us to her coworker well within earshot.
I say disappointing because it became obvious there is no care for customer service. Anyone who works retail can admit the occasional joke is made on a customers behalf, but never while the customer is still in store.
This chain was much more popular in the 90s and early 2000s, and service like this is certainly partially to blame.