Best department store in Charlottesville, Virginia (VA) 2024

The staff- when you can find them- are super polite and friendly but seem too overworked to have a good handle on what merchandise is in store. Twice I was told something wasn't there when I found it fairly close. I don't fault staff for this- they're clearly don't have the support needed to really up the customer service game. The selection in store is decent, if a little scattered around in not the most logical manner. I was able to find a reasonable alternate for what I was looking for which is important. I just wish the online inventory matched on store levels a little better as literally nothing I found online was on store. The store is clean and smells nice inside, and no one attacked me with perfume, so win. Final verdict: it's not the first or second place in town I check when I need something, but it is on the list and works out when I have time to hunt around. ~Khai

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The staffs are extremely friendly!! Just took so many random pictures of the extra things! Like why do you need so much cheese! ~Johana

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I frequently shop at Target and have found it very useful for stocking up on household/cleaning supplies and kitchen supplies -e.g. paper towels, Swiffer dusters, laundry detergent, candles, wax melts, storage containers, etc. I recommend getting a Target account online so you can keep track of your previous orders and your favorites. I often use their "pick up" option, because if you make an order online with items that are in stock at the Charlottesville store, they will have it available within 2 hours. Tip: use the Target app so you can show your pickup barcode when you get to the customer counter. You can also opt to "drive up" and have the staff put your items in your trunk. For now, this is free, and I hope it stays this way! It is very convenient. My only main complaint & reason for not using Target for everything is that their fresh produce section is basically non-existent, and every time I try to buy food, I have to check the expiration dates for every individual item. I have OFTEN found expired food on the shelves. You have to be vigilant about this! I have seen dairy products on the shelves that are over a few weeks past expiration date. If you want any fresh produce, fruits/veggies, or good, fresh baked bread, I would recommend Harris Teeter instead. ~Margaret

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