Jul 27 2009
Target store review - New store in Exeter Twp
I was induced to enter the Exeter Commons strip mall complex today for the first time because we received coupons in the mail and a friend hipped me to this being the official “Opening Day.”
I navigated the new traffic lights, roads, signs, and parking lot. The store’s exterior perked me up: large concrete red-painted spheres rest along the front sidewalk – a creative way to block terrorists from driving into the walls. But it is highly visually pleasing and could be lovely to sit on.
I visited this morning – a drizzly Sunday at 9 AM (way before church services are done for most in this traditional God-fearing Lutheran county)- and was delighted by the low number of shoppers (although there are a disproportionate number of crying toddlers.) A greeter offered me a map of the store. Btw, this is a young person greeter – not elderly or infirm.
It is heart-warming that a plethora of bright-eyed perky sales associates of all ages stop to ask ”Do you need help finding something?” They are a garden full of smiles. Also, I had a lovely chat with the Pharmacy employees about transferring a prescription.
The store’s layout seems very similar to that of the Target on the western side of the county. That makes shopping easier. However, it seems to have brighter lighting – a good thing in my opinion.
I had the flyer of coupons – mostly for groceries, so I proceeded to that wall. I was amazed. The local equivalent – Walmart – does not have a grocery section with perishable foods – so I was “gaga.” Furthermore, Walmart’s foods are not higher end. My taste in home design and aesthetics is more of the Target sensibility than Walmart.
BIG BONUS right now – there are Store Opening Specials this week – so I bought items which were at reduced prices and used a coupon on top of that. In theory, I saved $11.
My suggestion: Go this week, if no other time, to take advantage of the opening week specials.
