Belk

I stopped at Belk while traveling for a restroom break & to walk my dog. If you want to be robbed and have your car window smashed in, this is where to go. I wasn’t inside 3 minutes and when I came out to my car parked right in front of the store, my passenger window was completely shattered and my phone and bag were missing. The store lot has no video cameras and when speaking with the manager, he sounded like this was a common occurrence. I cannot believe this happened in broad daylight right in front of the store. Where is the security in this shopping center? There is none. Stay away from this Belk, it has no regard for the safety of its customers or their belongings.

I had gone in to get some badly needed jeans for work. I had about 5 pairs picked out and decided I would get some new bras while I was there. A woman followed me the whole time, I thought it was a little odd but decided to ignore it. While looking at bras, 2 cops came and escorted me out of the store. I was served a criminal trespass warning. Apparently I looked like someone that had shoplifted in the past so they banned me from the store. I haven’t been to Belk in over 5 years. I have never been so humiliated or furious in my entire life.

This is a standalone location with ample parking. I had driven past this Belk several times and finally decided to stop in while on a mission for the perfect pair of heels. The first thing I noticed happened to be the cosmetic counter staff leaning against the counters gossiping. It was during off peak weekday hours so I could understand them having a group conversation. The fact that I could clearly hear the negative conversation while shopping in a completely different department though was a bit of a turn off. Anyway, I browsed around in the shoe department for several minutes and finally located a pair of heels that I wanted to try on. I grabbed the shoe and approached the desk, waiting for assistance. Several minutes passed and I was never approached by an associate. I figured the associate was probably stocking in the back so I moved myself from around the desk to directly in the stockroom doorway. A few more minutes went by and a gentleman emerged to offer assistance. He retrieved a pair for me try on and I was on my way. After deciding against the heels, I made my way though the clothing sections and was pleasantly greeted by several associates and a manager. If you’re short, this Belk does have a small petite section (emphasis on SMALL). The selection here is iffy and a bit dated. It’s been awhile since I have been into another Belk so I’m not sure if this is universal or just this location. If this location brings in a more youthful, varied selection I could definitely see shopping here in the future just to avoid the mall.

This review is for the Lancome cosmetics counter. I wish I would have gotten her name, but the gal working the counter around 2PM today was fabulous! My friend and I had some questions about some of the different products and she was able to answer all of them thoroughly.