Showing posts with label retail review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retail review. Show all posts

Friday, March 16, 2012

Retail Review: 12th St CVS


What is there to say about CVS? Their selection and prices are pretty standard, and whether you need to fill a prescription, pick up some toiletries, or grab a few household items, you can do that here. That said, this location does stand out, but for all the wrong reasons. I have been there at least ten times to fill or re-fill a prescription. Each time, it was called in ahead and I use a major insurance carrier. I have never had a prescription ready when I arrived. In fact, each time I had to speak to a manager, make a few phone calls, or jump through some other hoop to get my medicine. If you are filling a prescription here, budget at least an hour.
The checkout is more disappointing. It is rare to see all self-checkouts functioning and the cashiers are remarkably slow.
All of this could be tolerated if there were any semblance of friendliness or even basic courtesy by any of the staff, but I think you’ll be impressed at their lack of manners.
There should be a new pharmacy opening up at Rhode Island Row, I think it will be worth the walk.

The store is open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Retail Review: Yes! Organic Market


As the retail offerings in Brookland increase, I’m always surprised that seemingly every conversation about the latest development seems to include at least one person who says, "I just hope we get a grocery store." While I’m all for more options, we already have a great neighborhood grocery. 
Yes! Organic Market is located at 3809 12th Street NE. One of the first things I noticed is parking. I’ve never had a visit where I couldn’t find a spot in their lot. This is a big plus for me - I know I’m not the only one who’s spent a Saturday circling the lot of Silver Spring Whole Foods looking for a place to park. The employees are knowledgeable and friendly, and the checkout is quick. (I’ll refrain from a comparison with the Giant on Rhode Island.) 
There is an excellent selection of beer and wine, great prepared foods, and more bulk foods than you would expect in a store this size.
You might expect to pay a premium at a small, organic market - and you do here. The produce doesn’t impress. The aisles are narrow, and the store can seem cramped, but it is very a pleasant place to shop.
Sun 9 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

(202) 832-7715

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