Five Below — Local services in Sunrise

This is my go-to location when I want to find a new & fun puzzle like The Office and Seinfeld, the two latest ones I put together. Besides the variety of puzzles, this store is constantly being refreshed in how they display the merchandise. I love that because I enjoy perusing through the shelves and aisles here. They always have a new surprise! There are also many great buys. The travel section is well-stocked with just about all you might need to clear TSA. In addition, my teen loves their surplus of candy!

On this recent purchase, I bought a really nice ball and pop-up soccer goal for my granddaughter to train at home. She recently joined a little league and the boys are kicking her behind--so we have to ramp up the training! I also got one for my grandson--only because I've always made it a personal rule to get something for all of my grandchildren when I get something special for one. At this juncture, I'm going to need a side gig.

Thank goodness for Five Below and the wonderful associates here! I know I can always go up to any of them and ask for either suggestions or help--even when some of the products are $10 and they're not willing to negotiate with me (tee-hee). All that to say that I love this store and definitely...

Five Below is a fun place to shop with a wide variety of better than a dollar items. As a chain, all stores that I've visited are clean and offer a good inventory. This is a new store with a new floorplan and DIY checkout features. The new layout and signage and overall look of the store is great. I was greeted by a friendly young lady who offered any assistance if needed and even asked me about my familiarity with the chain. I guess she wanted to know if I was familiar with the brand or to better assist me. Anyhow on this trip I came for some cellular phone accessories. Being a new store, it had a generous variety and I found exactly what I wanted. I also purchased ear pods for my wife (who often misplaced hers). Something new I've not seen/noticed before was a section of books. I found some fun "journals" that I purchased as gifts for some people that I knew would enjoy those - including a couple of animated how to and template books. Two of my employees just got new phones, so upon my return to the office told them of this new store and the updated inventory. Both went after work and purchased cases, screen protectors and spare chargers. I'll be back here for...

My shopping experience was fine until I was ready to check out at the register. The store was full and there was no one at the register, so I stood waiting for the clerk to arrive. Once we made eye contact, she walked up and recommended that I use the self check out service, by saying you know you can use the check out service. So I didn't respond because I felt it was inappropriate for her to even tell me that. Then she suggested I use it again, then I said no thank you I would like for you to check me out since I'm on the phone. She again said, I just want you to be aware that you can use the check out service. So I asked her was it mandatory that I use self check out and she replied "NO" Then I said, well why do you keep insisting that I use self check out if it isn't mandatory and since there's no line here. Clearly she didn't want to work. I felt discriminated against. She said her name was Kristin, but I'm sure because she wasn't wearing a badge. She definitely needs better customer service skills. I'm highly disturbed to have such an experience with feeling as if I'm being forced to use...