BoxLunch — Local services in Honolulu

I’ve been shopping at other boxlunch locations for a few years. This is the only one that gave me issues. It’s disappointing to realize that this particular store, in my home where Aloha has always been common, hired an employee with the temperament of a toddler. Although, that’s not entirely true. I’ve seen toddlers with more emotional regulation than she displayed.

Anyways, during checkout, she asked for my number. Then she said, “your number isn’t associated with an account. We will get that changed and you signed up.” I told her no, thanks. She then said, “it will help Maui get mail.” I told her that I was alright. Her entire demeanor changed. She then started huffing and puffing. Rolling her eyes and shaking her head. Aggressively pressing buttons(which had me holding back laughter, tbh). At one point, she pulled out her phone for a few seconds then shoved it back in her pocket. I waited for her to use her words like an adult but she didn’t even look up. She handed me my receipt then sarcastically shouted after me to have a great day. Something about that entire interaction tells me she throws full blown tantrums when she doesn’t get her way outside of work.

Here is my take on this: 1. Why is a multimillion dollar company exploiting customers when they can literally just send help to Maui? I don’t even have 1% of the company’s worth($17 million) and have spent hundreds in donations to assist because it is a devastating loss and Maui needs help. 2. This is a tragic event. Not something anyone should be using as a means to make whatever quota you have. 3. That employee should NOT be working a customer facing job until she learns how to properly respond when being told no…you know, like toddlers are...

Cute new store in Ala Moana on the third floor by Hallmark. Every $10 you spend will help a person in need. That's pretty cool, right?

This is their company mission on their web page:

BoxLunch is a civic-minded web + brick and mortar based specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed and non-licensed merchandise. With every $10 spent on our pop culture-themed product offering of apparel, accessories, home goods, gift and novelty, and collectibles, BoxLunch will help provide a meal to a person in need through Feeding America.

This store has a ton of stuff novelty and culture-themed stuff. They have some pretty neat stuff, such as a Star Wars popcorn makers to Harry Potter wands. They even had a Captain American teapot! The store does seem to cater more to the younger generation since that's who predominately was shopping here when I got here.

Harry Potter wands, For the inner nerd in us. You know...

Great store to find the latest anime, manga, anime, tv show trends, clothes, buttons, backpacks and more. If you or someone you know is a fan of anything pop culture related, from Stranger Things to Anime shows, this is the store to visit. You will find a lot of products here, from figurines, stickers, belts, candies, magnets, shirts, hats and much more. The store was very well organized and clean. The employees were very nice and welcoming as well. It is a bit tight in here when there are a lot of people so it is difficult to navigate through when you are walking around or trying to look at something. But overall, a great store with a wide range of products from popular pop culture shows,...