Marshalls

It’s changed a lot in the past five years but this still remains my favorite Marshall’s. It’s clean, it’s organized enough, but it’s not overly prim. They get shipments every day, but it’s not so picked over that something obscure you saw on Monday will surely be bought out from under you by Thursday. The staff is pleasant and efficient; if there is more than one person in line they’ll call another cashier to the registers, doing everything they can to assure you don’t have to wait in line.
Great selection, great prices, great service – all for that elusive «price you can actually afford.»
Also, they now have bike parking and a bike fix-​it station installed right outside!

One of the best. Have been to Marshalls all over the state. Great shoe selection, large well laid out. Staff are very accommodating.

This store is one of my moms favorite place to shop, she could be a great commercial for them. Her favorite line is «you can get it at Marshall’s for less». I stopped by here to check it out for myself. The place did not look as tidy as I thought, but it was not a great mess either! Looked at the house hold goods, pet section and their gourmet foods. Nothing out of ordinary and exciting. Came out empty handed. My mom said it must of been a odd day there. It’s impossible not to find something good at Marshall’s.

I find good stuff here often enough to keep me coming back. Since Filene’s Basement closed (god, almost 10 years ago now) this is mostly where I clothes-​shop; have gotten lazy in my old age. Store is clean, well lit, and relatively tidy, and staff is good-​natured for the most part.

While shopping in Somerville we decided to stop in at this Marshalls to look for some button up shirts as well as new shoes. When we walked in we were amazed at how large the store was. Other great thing about this store was that it was well stocked as well as organized.
The staff here was really polite but they were hard to find. Since the store is so large many of the employees were running around and it was tough to get their attention with some questions we had.
When it came time to checking out the employees were quick. This was great because the line looked large but people were in and out ASAP. In the end we enjoyed shopping at this store and would definitely come back in the future due to their incredible selection of items at great prices.
Kudos to this Marshalls!

I stopped in to buy some new bright orange bed sheets for the summer. I like to change sheets according to the season. I picked up a pair that were $ 24, not bad until they rang up for only $ 10.61! I love the small surprises in life that save me money.
I usually browse the shoe department, but I only glanced this time because I was in a rush to get in and get out. What I did see were cute sandals and some wedges perfect for the summer. This store was stocked with colorful maxi dresses floating in the air and begging me to try them on and buy them. Maybe next time. Everything else in the store was a blur, seeing as how my tunnel vision focus was on inexpensive colorful bed sheets. The line was crazy long, but moved swiftly.

What a diverse experience.
For starters, the basics were met. The store was clean, mostly organized, and I felt comfortable shopping there.
The lady running the dressing room, however, was a different story. She was very terse and very insistent on counting the clothes (out loud) in front of us before entering and exiting the dressing room. I know this is probably store policy, but she did it to the extent that I was uncomfortable and felt mildly insulted. Additionally, I had a housewares item I wanted to purchase that I had to leave outside the dressing room while I was trying on clothes. Fine. The problem arose when I left and went to get it. Apparently, an employee had returned it to the shelf with the unwanted clothes. I retrieved it, but I was a little irritated when I made a special point to tell her I was leaving it there.
On the other hand, the cashier was great! She was generally friendly and polite, but the most exceptional part was that she took the time to tell me that she bought the same shirt and how I should wash it to maintain it. She did not need to do that, and I really appreciated her taking the effort to A. notice what I was buying and B. try to help me out.
Other employees were friendly and helpful, so the controlling dressing room commander may have been a fluke.

I am repeating myself, but I always feel strange Unilocaling chain restaurants and corporate retail places. However, I would like to take this time to Unilocal about Marshalls in the Twin City Plaza.
Compared to other department stores in the city, this Marshalls is the following:
* Clean
* Organized
* Large
* Has tons o’ stuff
* Surprisingly does not make me feel itchy or uneasy being in here for more than 20 minutes.
Now, I would like to go back and talk about how clean and organized this place is! Whenever I think of a store in Boston /​the metro area, I think of filth. Sorry guys, but it’s true. Unless the store is located on Newbury Street and the Prudential Center, every store I have been to is disgusting, unorganized, and smells. This Marshalls is the complete opposite.
My housemate and I went here over Christmas vacation to purchase some L1’s (this, in his terms are jeans that he does not mind if they get dirty or ripped up). Whenever we go out shopping together, we like to comment on the folk who work behind the counter. Our usual post-​purchase conversation goes a little like:
«Man, does she hate her job! I bet she’s going home to tell her boyfriend how much her life stinks»
However, this very instance, we both looked at each other and said «She’s really happy. Wow, I feel like I ought to go back in, shake her hand, and wish her a Happy New Year.» We didn’t do that, but we should have.
Give this place a shot, just do it.

This is probably my favorite Marshalls store in the area. Unlike all the ones in the city, it isn’t completely picked over. If you show up early on a weekend morning, you can browse the racks in peace. Checkout is usually painless too — I don’t think Ive ever waited more than a few minutes in line.
Although I’ve gotten tons of clothes here over the years, I’d say the strengths of this Marshalls are (a) the shoe selection and (b) home goods. I have a weakness for well-​priced cookware and kitchen tools, and I always find something crazy awesome here to satisfy my cheffy shopping tastes. As with any discount-​type store, it can be hit or miss. The key to success is stopping by regularly and with an open mind. Because the stock is so unpredictable, stores like Marshalls aren’t places to rely on when you have something specific in mind. Give yourself enough time to really look, and I promise you’ll find something good.

like a dummy-​face, i came here to look for black pants to work in. in the ENTIRE store, they had 8 possible pairs for me to try. EIGHT.
that has moved beyond the point of useless.
however, the home goods section has actually improved, and unlike the last time i was here, there were no men in the lady’s underpants section sniffing flesh toned stretchy pants, so i’ll bump this marshalls up a star. i scored a set of beautiful mirrored containers with which to decorate my office, and i even saw a piece of furniture or two worth coveting.
please buy more pants.

I live in the «ville» and have shopped in this Marshalls on and off for many years — their selection is hit or miss, but my rating has to do more with their customer service — or the lack of it…
I put something on layaway and then forgot about it — my bad — I went to get my money refunded, but no one was at the desk. I stood in the regular store line, because there is no service desk (meanwhile people cut in line and not one of the cashiers did anything about it). Finally after waiting in line I get to a cashier, I explain to her my situation, and I am told to go to layaway. I explained that no one was there. after being cut in front of twice and waiting in line for awhile, I suggest that they should help me rather then having to wait in another line, they stood there and looked at me like I suggested they give me the money from their personal bank account.
I wonder if a manager ever reads these reviews — because I would love to be contacted — I will be spreading the word about how badly your store operates.
Signed —
One pissed off EX-​customer

BLECH.
ick. yuck. shiver.
today i learned that marshalls is an entirely different beast than tj maxx. and it is beastly.
truly, it’s just terrible.

Boo to this Marshalls — it’s too small, totally disorganized, and the parking lot is insane. Not worth the trip in my opinion.

They have a good size shoe and luggage collection that are good bargains.
My wife found some inexpensive New Balance Sneakers here for me that were half price.
The last time I was here, the guy working the shoe area was quite the comedian and had us in stitches.
The lines here aren’t that bad, but parking can be tough here in the winter. Some of the spots are just SMALL. How many compact cars are there here anyhow? It isn’t Europe!

I came here randomly when I decided to visit a nearby fabric store. It was after a long work day, so I really just went in to browse, and I didn’t need anything in particular. If there is one thing I can say, it’s that the store is ridiculously clean and organized. The lights are super bright, too.
The shoe department left a lot to be desired (ew @Baby Tacky and Beyonce’s House of VeryWrong, even the bright lights couldn’t blind me from just how ugly these shoes were– ok, that’s mean. Sorry, Baby Phat and House of Dereon). I glanced at the clothes and accessories, but ultimately, I didn’t see anything worth buying until I got to the purse section. I got the cutest yellow over-​sized leather Michael Kors bag. Perfect for the summer! I seriously grabbed it and made a beeline to the cash register lest someone try to jump me for it.
I will be back next week! One of the better Marshall’s locations I have been to.

Wow, sparkly clean. Ive never seen a Marshall’s this clean.
Wow, organized. I dont think Ive ever seen Marshall’s this organized. Seriously, everything was hanged, by size, even the clearance rack. Maybe the fact that I was there on a Tuesday morning had something to do with it, but it was organized.
Wow, shoes. Lots of them. The majority was the Beyonces fugly shoes, but there were a few very cute pairs.
Wow, home goods. Extensive selection, I got some 500 TC sheets and pillowcases. Lots of picture frames, and paper goods. Me likey. Pots and pans too.
The staff was on crack. Marshall’s, maybe you should hire me, your cashiers twitch and smell funny. Really, they do.

How have I not reivewed you, my dear neighbor???
I love this marshall’s. Im in there frequently and find that there are new things constantly.
Aso for mom panties & fug shoes, as virginia found… that is not the norm here. There is a lot of great stuff. Most other posters had better experiences. I do think her post was hilarious about the besty johnson stuff b/​c i was just in there today and saw a 99.99 $ betsy johnson canvas tote that is pretty hideous… i blame betsy and the hipsters who want that and not marshall’s for getting in on the profits.
On a critical note, I wish they had a ful-​fledged jewelry counter and not the occasional boxes of silver jewelry. not usually anything i want in those little boxes.
the underwear & pajamas are usually good, the food & houseware and kids/​baby stuff are also usually well-​stocked.

Usually I equate Marshall’s with depressing piles of polyester florals.
This one is the first Marshall’s I’ve ever seen that doesn’t look like a troop of Marines just had basic training in the misses department. It’s also bursting with good stuff if you’re willing to flip through the racks as patiently as my cheap-​designer-​whore self. I’ve walked out of here with Lucky Brand jeans for $ 14, a Betsey Johnson satchel for $ 20, tons of Free People tops for under $ 10, Banana Republic cashmeres for under $ 20, and of course have stocked my closet with no-​name work wear from the clearance rack.
The fragrance and body selections are great, but it really is all about the shoes here. Sometimes it’s overwhelmed with crappy Ed Hardy slip-​ons and pink Vans, but the black patent Guess mary-​jane pumps I scored here more than make up for it.

I’m not usually one to review chains… but I have to give a shout-​out to my go-​to binge discount shopping mecca. This Marshalls is soooo tidy & clean! You don’t have to dig through endless piles to find what you want… and the staff is super friendly & helpful. There are few things that satisfy me as much as getting a bargain and this place delivers on their promise of great stuff & even better prices.
I have no problem finding tons of gifts here at very reasonable prices. and always walk away with a little somethin’ for myself without feeling guilty about it. I’ve got nothing but love for this Marshalls!

Why I love this Marshalls.
Shoes.
Seriously, the best shoe selection I’ve seen in a Marshalls. And it’s all so neatly layed out, not like the other ones where you have racks of shoes mixed up with randoms everywhere. This is structured more like a DSW, thus I have actually purchased a few pairs of shoes here. And they’re good and inexpensive. I managed to find a pair of kick-​ass New Balance sneakers for the boy for under $ 25! So much better than those IT geek sneakers he used to wear.
I’ve also managed to find bathing suits for my mom that she cannot even find in NYC! $ 20. Booya!
This place is not too picked through and has a great selection of clothes and housewares as well.