CVS
I don’t know how helpful a review on the drugstore CVS will be, but I’ll go for it anyway. I frequently stop at the CVS on 21st Ave. in the morning on my way to work to pick up various things. I’m always pleased by the selection, no matter what I’m looking for.
Their card selection is impressive for a drugstore, way more so than any Walgreens I’ve seen. Today I picked up a belated birthday card for my brother and had plenty to choose from. I hate it when you stop at a store on your way to an event, say a baby shower, to get a card and there are only 2 to pick from. You have to buy one, but you know it is very likely someone else has bought that same one. Not only does the recipient get two of the same card, but the other person probably knows now that you waited till the last minute. Anyway.
The other strikingly stocked section is the beauty and hair section. They have every brand of make-up, lip gloss, lotion, and hair dye; way more than I’ve ever seen in a store of its size. I love knowing I can stop there on my way to work and get a few hairbands, and the kind I really like, not just whatever they have on the shelf.
Lastly, I’ll comment on the overall experience at CVS. In all the times I’ve been a patron there, it is always clean, organized, and well stocked. The cashiers are friendly and helpful when needed. My only gripe would be that there are no associates working the floor. At least none that aren’t already stocking shelves or something. If you have a question, at least in the early morning, you’ll have to make your way up to the cashier’s stand to ask for help.
