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Dillard's Reviews Summary

Dillard's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding perceived discrimination and unprofessional service at certain locations. Many customers report negative experiences with returns and exchanges, highlighting a lack of compassion and flexibility from staff. While some employees receive praise for their helpfulness, these positive encounters are overshadowed by frequent complaints about poor customer service, long wait times, and inadequate support for online orders. Overall, the feedback suggests a pressing need for improved training and policy reevaluation to enhance customer interactions and foster a more inclusive shopping environment.

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90
value
77
shipping
63
returns
64
quality
68

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Arkansas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Horrible service
October 10, 2018

I went shopping at Dillards a couple days ago in Hot Springs Arkansas and I asked an employee for help and she completely ignored me and when I asked again she had an attitude towards me. I have no idea how this unorganized place is holding on. I asked her for her supervisors number and she said she wasn't able to give it out. I did catch her name though Sarah.

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
Florida
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
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Horrible Customer Service
September 29, 2018

I ordered a pair of shoes in size 8 1/2. I received them today and they were size 7. They're on clearance so I can't return them. I called the one 800 number and the lady proceeded to tell me that it was my fault that I ordered size 7. I haven't worn size 7 since I was in middle school. She told me they couldn't do anything about it because I ordered the wrong shoes. And now she's tell me there's no 8 1/2. So basically they took my order and gave me what they could and stead of the size that I need. So I guess it's time to pay off my credit card and close out that account and start shopping someplace else.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
Minnesota
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Terrible Return Policy
September 14, 2018

I purchased 3 accessories in hopes that one would match my mother of the bride dress when it came in. Tried to return them not realizing I was out of the 30 day return window by 3 weeks. District Manager was even called and he/she refused to budge. Dillard's can't compete with Amazon or Nordstrom's or many other stores with this PREHISTORIC policy. I won't shop at Dillard's again. Posted this complaint on their website and am curious to see if Dillard's will allow it through.

Date of experience: September 14, 2018
Minnesota
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Bought a dress and returned it EXACT condition as I received it. They did not accept return and refused to offer a refund. Do NOT buy from these people!

Date of experience: July 16, 2018
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Alex Marie shoes
July 16, 2018

Apparently Alex Marie shoes are a trademark of Dillards. I bought pair to go to my son's wedding. I put them on right before I was to walk down the aisle and the entire strap came off! We stuck a saftey pin in to hold it. Later, I noticed my toes were coming out the end of my shoe. Upon inspection where the two sides of the shoe meets in the middle had come apart and was hanging on by a slim piece fixing to completely break into! These were open toe sandals. I had to immediately take them off. So here I am at my son's wedding dancing in flip flops wearing an after 5 dress!
Shame on Dillards for selling such shotty clothing and ripping people off!

Date of experience: July 15, 2018
Montana
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Dillards for years has been my favorite place to shop, No More! I feel Ivanka Trumps special treatment and the conflict of interest of she and her family dealings have pushed me over the limit. Sorry Dillards until I hear you no longer support this administration. I will begin shopping elsewhere!

Date of experience: July 15, 2018
Texas
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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The worst retailer! I purchased two pairs of pants and tried to return them two weeks later. They refused to take them back just because I removed the tags. I spend over $1000 a year at that store but no more. They will never see another penny from me. Their associates were so rude! When I tried to elevate the issue, they had the same rude person call me to tell me the same thing. Goodbye, Dillards!

Date of experience: July 10, 2018
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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As long as they sell Trump sweat shop items, we will block Dillards! I feel bad for the ladies in Clinique, and dresses, as weve been shopping there for years and they know us, but we will never go back. We are learning to shop on line, checking the suppliers and avoiding everything trump and trump trash.

Date of experience: July 2, 2018
South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Shopping today at Dillards. Dressing room in youth girls department is horrible. The smell of urine and human waste is disgustingly horrible. I made my granddaughter leave the area. One of the employees said kids poop and urinate in that dressing room all the time and that they do not shampoo only vacuum. OMG! This is Dillards for goodness sake!

Date of experience: June 21, 2018
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Outlet tip off
June 17, 2018

6/16/2018 I went to a Dillards outlet at the West Oaks mall in Ocoee Fl, and ask for Eileen Fisher, it was all mixed in with the other brands, okay not a problem I will search to find the item I saw online. Please note the night before I was online at the Dillards website and I saw the Eileen Fisher Sweaters on sale for $62.00. When I went to the outlet they had the item for $93.60. I ask the sales person for the Manager (Renda), and she told me if I see it online for that price I should purchase it online. People make sure you check online before you go to the Dillards outlets thinking your getting a deal because you not.

Date of experience: June 17, 2018
Colorado
3 reviews
21 helpful votes
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Hello, I went to store and found a shirt I liked but they only had size L. I asked associate if they could send me a size M. She said yes. She didn't mention to me about shipping charges. I thought they use to either send to store for no shipping charge or send to your house for a small charge. She processed the order and when I questioned the price she said shipping was flat rate $10.00. Thought that was too much. I asked if I could cancel and she said "No". She offered to call a manager over for me but I declined. I just wish she would of given me the information on shipping before I ordered. Also, my fault for not asking right away. Dillards has good selection of clothing but prices are so high. I usually will shop their sales.

Date of experience: May 23, 2018
Georgia
6 reviews
58 helpful votes
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I really don't know how this store survives. Never find what I'm looking for in this store and if I do the price is astronomical. So I never buy anything here any more. Use to be a great store. What happened? Boring store.

Date of experience: May 17, 2018
Illinois
11 reviews
27 helpful votes
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Liked it!
May 16, 2018

I have not shopped this store online but the first time i went into one of their stores it reminded me of Kohls. Dillards had a pretty good selection in the mens clothing section. Will shop there again when i get the opportunity

Date of experience: May 15, 2018
New York
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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On the order page, they don't indicate that the item is not returnable. It is only on the order review. Be CAREFUL! They wouldn't even allow an exchange for a different size. Online shopping is not what it is cracked up to be.

Date of experience: May 9, 2018
Georgia
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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So I was looking for a suit and a couple sports coats. A friend recommended Dillards so I visited the location at the Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga, TN. In the past, I had always had terrible experiences at other department stores (poor quality, poor fits, high prices, etc). Not the case at all at Dillards. The associate cordially asked if he could help, I told him why I was there, and he immediately went to work - in a very NON-pushy manner, mind you - providing options. I was literally in and out of the store with a Hugo Boss suit and two sports coats in less than a half hour for around $300. It was the best shopping experience ever.

Date of experience: March 15, 2018
India
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Bad review by Customers
January 20, 2018

I was planning to buy products from dillards, however, reading the bad reviews has left me to think twice before purchase?

Date of experience: January 20, 2018
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Wrong order company
December 27, 2017

Hello. I just placed an order I thought with Dillard's. I got an email from Hanes. I wanted my order from Dillard's not Hanes. What should I do.

Date of experience: December 27, 2017
Illinois
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Excellent store
December 16, 2017

Dillard's has very nice clothing, very good brands, nice & clean. Prices are little higher but merchandise also better. Love to shop here

Date of experience: December 15, 2017
South Carolina
2 reviews
16 helpful votes
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Do not order online!
November 29, 2017

I placed 2 Black Friday sales orders. The first order was cancelled after 5 days. Now I will not receive the order and Black Friday sales are over at the other department stores. The second order had to be shipped from 2 different stores and they charged my credit card extra fees without my permission.

Date of experience: November 29, 2017
North Carolina
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Online orders... NOT
August 22, 2017

Worst customer service for online orders! Most other stores offer free shipping after a certain amount; not Dillards. Their ship cost is high, and if you must return, YOU pay as well. I received a dress that was not as the one pictured, AND had defects, yet they still wanted the shipping cost to be on me, BOTH ways! I went in the store in person to return, to avoid the return shipping cost. I had to show a manager the error, and had to argue to get my shipping cost back! Sheesh! I don't know how they even stay in business.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017