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New York & Company specializes in women's fashion, providing online and in-store shopping experiences. The retailer offers clothing, accessories and workwear for contemporary styles. With roots tracing back to 1918, New York & Company offers clothing pieces suitable for professional and casual settings.
- Quick delivery times
- Wide variety of styles available
- Good durability of products
- Inconsistent product quality
- Poor customer service interactions
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Reviewed Dec. 4, 2016
I was at the Cumberland Mall store and stood in line for close to an hour. Cashiers kept walking away, chatted endlessly with customers, and were highly inefficient. There were more people working the floor than checking out customers.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2016
I was actually making a return to this store this evening, not a purchase. I had purchased a large order online and didn't like all of the order so I returned what I could at this store. The associate at the desk saw all that I needed to return and chose to comment that I should have come into the store where they could have helped me pick out my correct size, so I would not need to return so many things. This irritated me somewhat so I waited for her to finish up my return so I could leave. After refunding my card and handing me my receipts, she decided to once again say that next time I should come in the store and try things on, and the associates could help me if I needed help. At this point, even more irritated and seriously wondering if she was annoyed at the extra work my return was causing her, I let her know this is the way I preferred to shop. I couldn't believe I had to explain myself due to her high pressure sales at buying in-store instead of online.
I left annoyed and felt compelled to call the store and speak with the manager Sam. She heard me out and instead of apologizing for this employee and saying she would talk to her, she explained that NY and Co. online is different than in stores and the stores do not reap any of the benefits from online sales. This was not in any way my business OR my problem. She explained that her associate was simply trying to promote the stores' sales. She said they did not mean to "upset me" as if her employee did nothing wrong.
I have worked in retail before and have never once made anyone feel bad about a return. This associate and store manager seem to have a very different view of what "customer service" is from me, and even went as far as to compete with the website of the same company that pays their paychecks. I am very dissatisfied with how this whole situation was handled and I purchase a lot of your clothes. I appreciate the option to return in store but not if when I go to return stuff in store I am treated this way.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
I have ordered many items from NY&Co. My last experiences have been horrible to say the least. On 9/13 I order 4 shirts and 3 pairs of pants. To date I have received 2 shirts. I was notified on 9/21 that the pants were canceled from my order because they didn't have them in stock. As of today, they are still available to order online in the size I ordered! I have even notified them on 9/21 and 9/26 that they are still showing available online! The other two shirts had a shipping label created on 9/21 and yet they still haven't shipped, yet I just received the credit card statement that needs to be paid and yet I don't have everything I purchased. I also have an email from NY&Co. stating that my credit card has been charged for everything except the pants! Upon speaking to the representatives, I am continuously told that the order is not charged until it has shipped.
This is false, as I have two shirts that a shipping label have been created for, yet they are still sitting at a store in Pembroke Pines, Florida awaiting shipment. Apparently no one has access to contact the stores either to check when items are being shipped and it takes 24-48 business hours to get an update to the status of your order as well. When I asked for the number to the store to call them myself, apparently they don't have that either. Luckily Google tells me there are only two locations in Pembroke Pines, Florida so I guess they will both be getting calls. The other problem I ran into with NY&Co. is their processing of payments. I always charge purchases for this company to their company branded card and typically pay with a check even though I can pay online. My account is always paid in full as well. The last two times I sent in a check, it was processed for less than the amount the check was written for.
Luckily I kept copies of the checks. I contacted NY&Co. and was told there was nothing they could do since the payment was processed for the amount they submitted and would have to submit another payment. Luckily, I caught their error so I could get a payment made online before I accrued any interest charges. I requested that an investigation be started on this matter and apparently they did, because I received a letter from them stating that the checks were processed incorrectly. Beware and make sure that you are double checking payments if you are sending a payment by check in for your credit card.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2016
I purchased a jumpsuit in June for my anniversary. I noticed it had belt loops, but didn't pay it much attention until one day as I was shopping online at New York and Company, I realized the jumpsuit that I bought didn't come with the belt that it should have come with. After talking to customer service and going to back to the store as directed by them, I could not get this problem resolved because at the time, I did not have my receipt and was told by NYC to email headquarters to request one. I emailed them several times and never heard a word from them. 3 months and a few days after this ordeal, I found the receipt in the bag in my closet while changing out summer shoes to fall. I went to the store and was told too late the receipt expired and there was nothing she could do. All I want is the belt to the jumpsuit that I already paid for.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016
I live in Canada and called their Customer Service line to help me make a placement online because the computer would not allow me to place my order. The first customer service agent says they no longer ship to Canada. So I then asked her if they did before and she said she didn't know but was sure they didn't ship to Canada. I called again and another agent said they do ship to Canada! I called a third time and the last representative was not sure whether they shipped to Canada... C'mon people. You work for a company and you don't even know where they ship to?!
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
I have been trying to place an order with NYCO since August 22, 2016. I originally tried to place the order online and it was not successful. I learned later that this is because I live overseas and it would not go through using an international IP address. Since, I have been attempting to place the order every few days over the phone with associates. Always the same response of unable to process my order. I have been referred back to the bank. They holds my NYCO credit card and every time they verify my information is correct -- my account has a zero balance and that there are no hold or restrictions on my card. In addition they tell me each time that nothing is reaching the card meaning the bank is not receiving any attempts to make purchases and shows no record of purchases. There is simply nothing pinging to my credit card. Somehow it is being stopped at NYCO.
I asked if using a forwarding mail address could be an issue. I have been assured on several occasions that that is not the case. I tried placing the order again over the phone using my permanent mailing address and still received the same message. Except this time the customer service agent said it look like my card had been flagged for fraud. I called the bank back, spoke with someone in their Fraud Department that once again assured me of my zero balance, no attempts to charge my card, no fraud alerts, no authorization holds, and that my mailing address phone number and name are all correct on my account. So I called back to NYCO, attempted to place my order again -- same issue of not being able to process.
I have asked to speak with a supervisor several times and there never seems to be one available OR I am placed on hold and after about 30 mins of the customer service rep checking back in with me to ensure they are still waiting for a supervisor, my call is disconnected. I have had my complaint/concerns forwarded through their complaint system to receive a call back several times and no one ever calls me back. My issues are continuing to go unresolved.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
I am a regular customer at New York & Company and I am size petite and stores don't sell those sizes. Normally I order online and whenever I ask customer service they say order both and you can always return. Online buying in petite sizes is tricky on top of that you have not felt the material. Online returns are always high. I returned online merchandise to store and bought very limited merchandise at store. Whatever I bought if it didn't work I returned within one month with exception of 1 or 2 items.
One day the store manager rudely said "you can't return anymore to the store" and "I have right to deny you from returning". I nicely explained her that I have bought and kept a lot from NYC. This manager is very rude and I am a doctor of philosophy so I research before I buy. If I ask her to help in locating merchandise or simple q she does not even want to answer that. The other employees in the store are so nice to me and everyone felt bad when she was yelling at me. Most of the times the employees are in disagreement with her but cannot say as she is the store manager. I request NYC to look into this and please change the store manager at Morgantown, WV. When I returned 2 of the four items, as I bought similar shirt at higher price from nordstrom, she rudely snatched off my cash rewards and said "you can't get this". Even then I remained quiet. I like merchandise at NYC and would really like to shop there.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
I have been shopping at NYCO for several years, and have been using their online ordering as the most convenient way of getting the things I want especially since my schedule doesn't always allow me to go in-store. However, for the last week I have been trying to order online and have been met with numerous issues whereby my order cannot be processed and I was directed to contact Customer Service. Upon calling customer service several different times, I was given a number of random reasons why my order wasn't being processed including:
My US shipping address isn't valid (when it's the same address I've been using for years). My PayPal account has a non-US address so it can't be used (when I've been using the same PayPal account to purchase on NYCO for years even as recently as a couple months ago). I then switched to my US credit card to make the payment and still encountered the same issue, so they insisted it was my shipping address. I then switched the shipping address to my cousin's shipping address to see if maybe they're right and I'm the crazy one here, but turns out that didn't work either. I even tried to place my order over the phone and still no luck.
So now I'm at my wits end, and customer service has essentially shrugged their shoulders at me and said, "Oh well, can't help ya there!" So I'm stumped as to what I'm supposed to do short of getting in my car and heading to the store myself, which given my crazy work hours, I don't have the time for. So overall, my most recent experience has not been impressive at all and I'm really disappointed that they didn't make any real attempts to resolve my issue.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
I purchased some items for my wedding/reception/honeymoon and after arriving back home, I reluctantly shipped back some items (getting to a store an hour away just wasn't working out). I persistently checked regarding the receiving of those items and my refund. First, I was told they would not access my account, to call back and have a woman look it up by my email. I then received an email stating I had "unread messages" in my account. I was completely unable to login to that account, password wouldn't work and when I tried to reset it, it said my email was not registered. After over 20 emails back and forth with "support" they informed me there are no "messages" in your account, that is just a tactic used as an email subject to attract customers. In the end, I am told my refund was "processed and cleared" on their end on 7/29/16 at 2:12 pm, but it never showed up in my PayPal account.
I have made 10+ attempts since and have been told 4 times they were waiting for my transaction number only to be told today they are under the impression the original refund was not processed correctly. They requested a transaction number on Aug 16 and now on Aug 23rd, no email or phone call as promised. I call back to be told if there is no resolution by tomorrow, they will reissue the refund and if I don't get an email by the end of the day to call back! I am fairly certain 99% of what I have been told to this point has just been giving me the runaround to appease me for the moment with NO resolution. It is absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!
Reviewed July 25, 2016
On July 21, 2016, I took a survey online from New York & Company that promised $30 for completing the survey, and was given a coupon or redemption number. I then tried to use it online with no success. Today I called their customer service and reported this problem. Neither the representative on the phone nor her supervisor had ever heard of this promotion. They lied to me and I will write to the corporate office.
Reviewed June 30, 2016
I have been shopping at NY & Co for 20 years religiously! Love their clothes! I got awesome sale prices and ordered over $300 worth of clothing as I hadn't bought clothes in years. Some of the items had color variations from how they looked online or I needed a different size. When I sent in the exchange form I just received the amounts returned to my credit card. They didn't even try to exchange them or look at my exchange form. I had to call in to make the exchange and they won't exchange for color... only size. I cannot return at the store because I already shipped these items back and they are not in my possession. The only option I have left is to repurchase these items and not get the sale price that I had when I ordered these items. This has been such a hassle. Only order from them if you know your exact size, color, etc. They make nothing easy and do not value return customers.
Reviewed June 14, 2016
Just really disappointed. Customer service is not helpful. I placed my order on June 1st and as of June 14 my order still hasn't been shipped with exception of 1 item. However, money was quickly removed from my PayPal account.
Reviewed May 30, 2016
I have a merchandise credit because I was over the date for cashback. Tried to order online, but couldn't. You cannot use the credit online only in store even though it is the same business entity and the sales associate said I could order online.
Reviewed May 18, 2016
Something very strange with this company. Made a payment of 150.00 and next statement I got said it went through. Ordered some clothes for a friend which went through and wouldn't have if payment didn't go through cause my balance would have been too low to order more clothes. So anyways received statement showing payment was received. So next statement I receive said payment was returned a whole month later. I dont understand. My bank said it went through and New York & Co. is saying they never received it. So now I have to go through my bank to have them investigate the situation. Something is very wrong with this company. They're a big scam.
Reviewed May 4, 2016
First I want to say I have been shopping at this company for years. They have great work clothes. I spend a lot of money at this store when I go shopping. But this past Monday (5/1) and Tuesday (5/2) I went shopping online which I never do. So I purchased some items from there on these two different days. Well they pulled the money out of the bank account as soon as I finished my ordered. (240.70 and 52.89) Not a big issue. Well now here is Wednesday. Going through my bank account and what would you know? They pulled 4 different times out of my account. The first two and then 2 more for smaller amounts (29.70 and 26.44).
When I called to talk to somebody about it they stated "Yes, every time we ship a item we pull money out for that item." I tried to explain to her that the money is already pulled out so I didn't understand why they are pulling more out. I paid for the items. And all she could do is telling me that they were being shipped from different places and that's how they do it. Then she tells me "Well you have one more item that has to be shipped to you so that will be coming out of your bank account as well." And that I will receive my money within 5-7 business days of the extra money they pulled out. I asked her why they do it this way, just going into people's bank account and charge them extra without them being told when they order offline. She didn't have a answer for me. All she said is "I understand" and she was sorry.
I then asked her "Well if my account went into a negative amount because y'all did this will the company cover the charge?" She said "No that's something you will have to cover." And repeated "You will have the money within 5-7 business days or I can make a ticket to see if they can put the money in the account sooner." I WILL NEVER SHOP WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN.
Reviewed April 16, 2016
Please do not order from this company. Two days after I ordered a jacket online, there was a price decrease. They were unable to credit me the difference and suggested I cancel the first order and reorder. I did that, only to find out that although the rep told me that my first order was cancelled, it actually was not. I called back when I saw the charge was still on my VISA and was told that they weren't allowed to cancel an order in progress and I could return it to the store when I received it. The only problem is, it has not been shipped! I ordered on 4/11/2016 and as of 4/16/2016 it hasn't shipped. The second order was shipped immediately. Basically the rep lied to me when he told me he could cancel the first order. I have emailed and called the company twice, and they won't refund my order even though it has not been shipped. I am going to file a dispute with my VISA card and hope for the best.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
I was looking for reviews of a jacket. I was interested in and stumbled upon this. The sheer volume of negative reviews astounded me. Whenever I go I'm greeted warmly, the clothes fit well, and they have great deals. If an item isn't on sale, just wait a week. I get coupons almost daily. The odd complaints about returns without a receipt surprised me. Their feels change every few days. Almost my entire wardrobe is from this company and I've never paid full price for anything. They don't store transactional data, unlike some stores, so they can't magically determine what you paid for something previously. I really like this store. I hope they're around for a long time.
Reviewed March 5, 2016
This company is the WORST when it comes to return policies! The only way you get your full refund is if you have a receipt and it's within 15 days, and even then it's like you're trying to get away with something!! It's disgusting the way they treat customers. If you don't have a receipt they will give you a credit for whatever the selling price is minus whatever discount is going on because there is, according to them, NO WAY to know what you paid. That may be true if you paid cash but MOST companies now all you have to do is give them the credit card you used and they know what you paid.
Additionally, I have a NY & CO credit card which should always ensure I get a refund. Instead because I'm terrible with the many receipts I have, I end up stuck with dozens of items. Which led to my not shopping there anymore. I'm not going to continue to get stuck with items because of their crappy policies. They have a "rewards" certificate that they'll send if you spend over a certain amount of money which usually expires WITHIN 15 days. So wait, I spent over $800 over the course of MONTHS, then you send me a $20 "reward" certificate but I'm only going to be rewarded if I spend it tomorrow!? Ridiculous! DON'T SHOP HERE and DEFINITELY don't get this credit card!
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016
Horrible horrible customer service. Tried making a return WITH receipt and manager was extremely rude. Products are such bad quality. Wear one time is all you will get with these clothes. The sales sound great but you are better off paying a bit more to wear more than once.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
We order 4 items. Just got 3 items with different day individual and one shipment is not received. I call to online representative, they give me UPS number. I called them they are saying that delivered neighbor house. I called 2 times with New York and company and still missing my stuff. Please don't get anything from the online or make sure with them. Not worth to shop online.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2016
I ordered $300 worth of clothing during their black Friday sales. I was able to wear each item once! I washed the items (jeans and sweaters), laid the sweaters out to dry and dried the jeans on my lowest dryer setting. The jeans shrank at least an 1.5". The sweaters might as well have been crop tops! I decided to take these items back. I made the mistake of not looking up the return policy beforehand, but to my credit the receipt said if I was I was not satisfied with my purchase to return it. There was nothing stating issues returning after washing.
So, I get to the store and the woman behind the counter looks at me like I have three heads because I dared come in after hitting the gym so I was wasn't quite as posh as I guess is required to enter their store. I had the receipt, handed them the items and explained the issue. She left for about 5 minutes and comes back to inform me about NY and Co's policy to not take returns that have been washed because they have to list them as damaged, and cannot resell the items, and are out the money. Well, I explained that the reverse is true as I can no longer wear these items and am out $300.
As a "courtesy and one one time only" they returned the items for a whopping $90 because NY and Co returns items even with a receipt for the lowest ever sale price, not the original price you purchased them for! I have never experienced such asinine policies! The employee even had the audacity to ask me if I dried the sweaters in the dryer!!! Of course not, I'm not an idiot for goodness sake! Either way I will not be going out of my way to make any further purchases from them again! So in the end, they lost $90... I'm out $210 seems like a fair trade!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2015
Today, I went into the New York & Company at the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, Georgia to buy a gift card for my daughter for Christmas. She likes the store but I personally never shop there. I went early in the morning to avoid as much of the Christmas lines as possible. When I got in line there were only three people ahead of me. There were four cashiers. I waited in line for thirty-five minutes. When I finally got up to a cashier, she started with the "what is your zip code?", "what is your phone number?", "would you like to contribute to our charity?" I told her that I didn't want to tell her my zip code or telephone number, I only wanted to buy a gift card and that while the charity was a good one, I wasn't going to contribute to it at their store after waiting 35 minutes to buy the gift card. She smirked at me, refused to put the gift card in a bag. She just handed me the receipt and laid the card on the counter for me to pick up. I will not be going back to that store.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015
Had to return an item, so spoke to a customer representative. She was so rude and did not give me the required info related to the item.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2015
First off, the phone number that they provide on the back of my credit card is wrong. I had to list to a bunch of other store offers. So, I had to search the Customer Service number online. When I finally did get a lady, I told her that I placed an order the night before and I didn't have my birthday discount card on me at the time of the order. So, I asked her if she could apply it to my account and she told me "no". I don't understand why she was unable to apply the discount to my account. Other stores do it all the time. I asked her if I had to return and reorder to get the discount and she said "yes"! That is the dumbest thing that I ever heard!!!
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
On Monday, November 23, 2015, I received a package in the mail from NY&C for an order that was not mine. I immediately checked my order tracking, and luckily it was still on transit to me. I e-mailed the company notifying them that I received the wrong package and will drop it off to the nearest store since I plan to shop some more during the Mystery card giveaway. Worst decision ever!!! Note that I was told someone would get back to me within 24 hours, but with no response I just went to the store instead.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, I visited the Deptford Mall New York & Company store around 12 noon. I got a warm greeting from the sales person upfront who was handing out the Mystery Card to the first 100 guests. YAY! I got my $10 card. I picked out a few things and headed straight for the cashier. This store was recently updated, but the cashier area was still cramped and there were no formal entrance/exit lines to follow, so I just followed the few shoppers in front of me. There were a total of 4 cashiers and I guess 1 manager upfront. The wait was long. It was hard to maneuver around with a stroller. When I was finally next, the lady behind me asked if I was next and I replied yes. She pointed to the rightest cashier and it seems like someone else went up. I couldn't really tell if she or I was first because the area was such a mess with everything all over the place. This was strike 1.
When I was called up, I explained to the cashier that I received a package that was not mine and wanted to drop it off here with a letter noting that I handed the package to the store. The cashier consulted with the manager lady and they said that they could not accept it back, instead I would need to ship it back. As I did not hear back from the e-mail I sent 2 days ago, I do not see how or why I should be responsible to do any more than dropping it off with the store that shipped it incorrectly to me. It's the holiday so I did let it slide. I was going to put the package back in my mailbox and have it returned to sender. This was strike 2.
Then I proceeded to my purchases. I was moved over to the next cashier, but apparently it was not opened. The manager lady said it would take one second. OK, I waited. Then she stopped what she did to run to another cashier who just asked for help. I could not believe this just happened. She could have stopped to open the register for me who was already waiting and then help the next cashier who just asked for help. What was the point of calling me up when the cashier was not even open in the first place? I cannot believe what a horrible service this place had given me. This is strike 3. 3 strikes in 1 trip!!! Thanks for ruining my holiday shopping Deptford Mall NY&C. A truly upset customer.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
I gave the Ramsey store 1 star because it was not an option to give 0. VERY upset to say that I think this store has gone completely downhill. I have shopped here for YEARS, and while I can never say I was overly impressed by the service, I have never seen it as bad as it is now. It actually makes me second guess coming in for the jean leggings (that I absolutely love). I use to love this store location because it was not a mall so the traffic seemed to be a bit lighter, plus it is so close to my house, but it's not even worth it to me anymore; I'd honestly rather go to Willowbrook Mall in the middle of the Christmas season.
I usually keep to myself when I walk in this store because if you ask for help you may get snapped at, but I had no choice last night because I went in to pick up something that "wasn't in stock" for a family member; and that was just the icing on the cake for me. I shouldn't have to receive that type of behavior when I'M THE CUSTOMER supporting YOUR store! (And by the store manager herself I might add.) You would have thought I asked her to walk around carrying my clothes or something the way she reacted. All I did was ask if an item was in stock because I did not see it on the sales floor and really wanted to make sure I looked everywhere possible before I left.
I have held off on writing a review because A) I just don't have the time and B) I know retail is a tough gig, but this behavior is on repeat in this store and I just truly felt wrong for not writing a review knowing I was a daily customer for years and not just a drop in who got someone on a bad day. My hope is that the company will realize the people in the field ARE the face of your company. Whether they like it or not, what they do represents what you want to stand for as a whole, period! If the Store Manager can't simply show good customer service how do you expect the associates to do the same? This store use to be beautiful! I would walk in stunned by the outfits I could find just by looking at their displays, it even took some of the focus off how mistreated I felt, but now it is hard to even say that. I have to be honest, I am not the only person I know that feels this way... What's going on over there?!?!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2015
I am going to try to keep this short, as it has been over a 7 week process, and I'm still working on it! On Sept. 26, 2015, I visited NY&Co. for the first time. I found pants that were great, but other color options not available in my size. Sales associate informs me I can pay sale price and have them shipped to me. I receive the wrong pants and in a size 4xs larger than what I could even wear.
I contact customer service and am given the run around for a month about what can be done. I am finally told those pants are no longer available and a refund will be in my account within 7 business days. I go online to find the EXACT pants available in my size and the color that I wanted. It has been over 7 business days and I still do not have a refund. I was told via email today that it will take an additional 14 business days, possibly longer to get my money back. I paid for these pants over 7 weeks ago!! I have not received the merchandise or a refund! I have just been told "sorry for your inconvenience". Absolutely ridiculous how I have been treated!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Return policy is ridiculous. When you get your order if you want to return anything you are to fill out a form of what you want to exchange and what you want it replaced with. (Thinking you are getting what you asked for) instead you get an email stating they changed the process. Place an order again and contact us with the new order number and the price difference if any...or call us and we'll do it for you.
So I call and the lady was like what is your original order #, what do you want to order, etc. Like I remember??? Hello. I didn't make a copy of my return because again remember they asked me what I wanted to replace, what I'm returning with so I thought it would all be handled. But no I get an email telling me to do it all over again...heck no...this process is absolutely ridiculous so I told the woman on the phone to just forget. This company will not get any more of my business...not after seeing how awful this return policy is now. No thank you! Bye NY&Co.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I've never had to write a review for any company and I am a huge fan of shopping, but I am sad to say I will never shop in the Ramsey store again. I've never been treated like such a chore and not for nothing but by the store manager who I am told is named Maria. I have been in their multiple times and have never received a greeting from her, not once. I think it would be safe to say this store needs a solid reminder of what customer service looks like, starting with management. I've worked in the retail business years ago and I get it, there's a lot of people to please but some people feel simply "helped" just by a smile and a manager or well trained associate represented on the sales floor to help.
In this store, there is an absence of a warm feeling when you enter up until when you leave, and this is why I will never come back. I didn't give my info because I'm not looking to be contacted or encouraged to come back. I know the difference between a store that wants to please their customer and one that doesn't. No one wants to shop under that type of stress - shopping is suppose to be an experience to make yourself feel great, not worse. I should never leave a store thinking to myself "what did I ever do to her?" My advice would be for someone to pop in this store every once in awhile, I'm 100% sure you would get the same feeling especially from that manager. Don't get me wrong they have a few nice people that I've seen but unfortunately it just looks like they are all hate their jobs.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2015
I'm totally pissed that I bought a top here to have 2 holes in the back at the seam at the neck... WTF? This was fresh out of the package and I am a new cardholder... This is my second order here both of which I haven't been pleased with as a result of the quality/workmanship.. Granted the clothing is cheap but holes? Looks like I won't be using this credit card. Too bad.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
I ordered items online on 8/29/2015. NY&C separated the items into 3 packages. I received the first 2, left on my doorstep without any problem, but the last one was sent back by UPS in error. UPS stated I had to call NY&C to get it back. So I called NY&C, and end up talking to supervisor Connie who would not return my final 3 of 3 package. I told her that I need the items in the final package to complete my wardrobe - for instance, I have the skirt but no top and vice versa. I bought multiple items totaling over $200. She said the "items are no longer available" and it is not NY&C policy to ship the items back to customers.
I wanted to know "where" my items went if they are "no longer available" and she refused to answer my question. I furthermore said "it cannot be this difficult to find my package, doesn't the package have a shipping label, number, or tracking on it?" Connie became defensive and stated, "Again, we have no way of tracking your items and once it is returned to the warehouse, there is nothing we can do." This is the poorest customer service/excuse I've ever received! All of my items will be returned and I'm not going to shop here any longer. Seems like a simple fix. Who is running this company? Shameful..
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
I placed an order online on 9/2/15 that qualified me for $75 worth of City Cash, which was redeemable starting 9/3. My confirmation email stated I would receive a separate email containing the City Cash coupons within 48 hours. When I did not receive the email within the promised time frame I sent an email to their Customer Service department, which they never responded to. Then I called their customer service center and explained I never received the email with the City Cash Coupons and asked to have the email resent. The customer service rep told me all City Cash emails were sent on 9/3 and that I should have received it.
Again, I explained I did NOT and asked her to resend it. She said she couldn't resend it but I could call back and place the order over the phone and they would apply it then. So I have to go to the store to find the items I want and try them on (because their sizes are never accurate), then go online and find their item number and call them to place the order??? In this day and age how can you not resend an email? This is extremely inconvenient and their clothes aren't the greatest quality so I shouldn't have to jump through their hoops to make a purchase. And don't get me started on their coupon policies. I won't be buying from them again.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
I remember back when NY&CO was Lerner NY. Their clothing was of a much better quality than it is now. It makes me sad to see how much this company has gone downhill. The Limited Company didn't do it any justice when they sold their sister stores. Today NY&CO reminds me of Fashion Bug just before they went out of business. I used to have a store card with them, but over the last 10 years, I have gone into their stores only to be very disappointed in the end. Whoever your buyer is for this company, please bring back the classiness and quality this store used to have. If that does happen, I would love to shop there again!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
I was told I could not return an item I bought because it was on final sale. I told the store employee that I did not know about it and asked where it is written. The employee replied that it is store policy, so I asked to speak to the manager who said the same thing. Worse, she was extremely rude and basically accused me of not knowing English. I told her that this will not be the end of it, and asked to speak to 'Customer satisfaction'. She did not give me any number and acted as if she does not care. I emailed 'Customer Service/Satisfaction' twice with my phone number and email address, but I received no reply whatsoever from them. I think that this store is the worst department store I have ever dealt with in the US. I have never been left unanswered, even if my claim does not get satisfied. I will never go to this store and will let everyone I know about this ordeal.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
Recently, I went into the store to make a payment using my Visa card because I get point for doing and was told I could not make payment by a credit card but could use cash or a check of which I don't usually carry either. Also, I could make payment by calling for a FEE or do it online. Ok, I am still not able to make a payment online, even though my bill is not due yet because I don't feel a need to give my bank routing number if I am using my credit card. I am starting to regret opening this account and only want to make a payment before it's due. WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO DO?
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
I placed an online order, and my charge card was charged the full amount. Shortly after my order confirmation, I received an e-mail stating that one of my items was available and ready to ship, which was fine. It also stated a charge for that item only will appear on my credit card. The following day I notice the original total amount and the other item no e-mail was sent on, both showing holds on my account. The e-mail notice sent earlier not showing at all on my card. To not get it confused, I have a bunch of holds on my account, and told I have to wait 2 to 3 business days before it goes away. I am not renting a car, I am buying clothes online. No e-mail sent for the holds, but an e-mail sent for an item that did not show on my account. Is it not illegal to put holds on accounts without informing them of this? Thank God I have the money to cover this, but what if I did not?
The total amount, each separate item amount minus the discount, are all holds!!! I'm livid, beyond angry of this, straight taking advantage of consumers... Anyways, I e-mailed customer service back and forth and also spoke with a customer service representative on the phone, but nobody was able to provide me with an explanation on how they derived this mystery number. In addition, online orders are shipped from their warehouse AND retail locations, so you will most likely receive multiple tracking numbers, shipment confirmations, shipments, AND charges as they charge as items are shipped. They also process returns per item, so I had 5 separate credit card refund transactions for a single order. Their online orders end up being more of a hassle than a convenience.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
NY&CO I can tell you guys are on your way out of business. On 06/28 I placed an order and used a $75 gift card and had a $5.45 balance. I logged into my PayPal account to pay the balance, lo and behold you buffoons charged my PayPal account $80.45 in addition to taking the $75 off the gift card. I called customer service and was advised that once the order ships the charges would be corrected. Well after I made the call to customer service I received an email stating that 2 of the items I ordered were not available, bringing my total to $67.75. So that means nothing should be charged to PayPal and the $67.75 should come off the gift card. Well I received my order and the charges have not been corrected. My PayPal account is still showing a pending transaction for $80.45 and the $7.25 has not been refunded to my gift card.
Here's where it gets good, one of your exceptionally bright CSRs sent me an email requesting that I fax my bank statement to some number. In this day and age where security breaches and fraud are all too common why in the world would you send an email requesting that such sensitive information be faxed? It gets better, another bright individual at your company spent $10 to send me a .90 gift card via certified mail. Your company is pathetic and is worse than dealing with the Filipino customer service agents. This nonsense along with the fact that the quality of your clothing has gone down has sealed the deal, no more NY & Co for me.

Reviewed June 24, 2015
On 5/23/2015, I visited a New York & Company retail store in Fredericksburg VA, located in Spotsylvania Town Center. When checking out, I was asked by the sales associate if I was going to use my "New York & Company Card" to make the purchase and when I stated "No, I will be using my MasterCard" I was asked by the associate if I would like to sign up for one. I declined and stated that I was planning to purchase a home and was not looking to establish any additional credit. After my purchase was totaled, I presented a coupon ($40.00 off a purchase of $90.00 or more) and was told that some of my items did not qualify for the discount. The associate then stated that she could save me an additional 20% (on all the items) if I signed up for a New York & Company Rewards Card. I asked for information about this particular card (as it was presented to be different than a credit card).
She stated the following information: The account is "Free". It takes a second to get the rewards account setup. I would get 20% of my purchase today and 15% on my next purchase. I would get a $10 reward for every $200 I spent which could be used with other coupons. She verified my information (name, address etc.) which was already in their computer system. When she asked for my SS#, I asked why this was needed and she stated because "it's used to identify the account". She entered my SS number, asked for my credit card, instructed me to sign the keypad and she handed me back my MasterCard.
As she completed the folding and bagging of my purchases, she informed me that I earned $30 in New York Cash to be used June 1-9, 2015. The New York Cash, which were in the form of (3) $10 coupons, were stapled to my receipt. She then stapled a smaller "receipt" to the inside of (what looked like at the time) the "rewards program brochure" as she stated to me that the brochure and attached receipt served as my temporary card and that the receipt needed to remain attached for it to be valid. She also reminded me that I would get 15% on my next purchase. She placed the brochure, receipts and coupons in my bag and I exited the store.
On 5/31/2015, I decided to check my receipt because I noticed that the $178.75 purchase had not appeared on my MasterCard account. This is when I discovered that the purchase was charged to a "NY&CO card **" with my electronic keypad signature and the statement "I agree to pay the above amount according to my card holder agreement". I then examined the rewards card brochure and discovered that this was the actual credit card application, which contained all the information about opening an account and the associated financial terms of use. The small receipt stapled to the brochure indicated that I had a $500.00 credit limit. I was infuriated.
I believe that I was not only tricked into opening a credit card but also tricked into using it by default. I spoke with the store manager on 6/1/2015 and was advised to pay off the balance and close the account. What she failed to realize is that opening and immediately closing the account could have a double impact on my credit score. My credit score was lowered by 3 points directly related to this new account and most likely will drop further if I close it.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
I placed a large, online order. Shortly after my order confirmation, I received an e-mail stating that one of my items was out-of-stock and will be canceled from my order, which was fine. However, my new order total was higher than what I had calculated. I did the calculation so many different ways and STILL could not figure out how they came up with this number. Shouldn't it be easy? My old order minus the price of the canceled item? Apparently not. They use a specific algorithm to apply promotional discounts (say, $50 off $150 order), so a percentage of the discount is applied to each item you order. When this item is canceled, you lose part of the discount with it.
Anyways, I e-mailed customer service back and forth and also spoke with a customer service representative on the phone, but nobody was able to provide me with an explanation on how they derived this mystery number. In addition, online orders are shipped from their warehouse AND retail locations, so you will most likely receive multiple tracking numbers, shipment confirmations, shipments, AND charges as they charge as items are shipped. They also process returns per item, so I had 5 separate credit card refund transactions for a single order. Their online orders end up being more of a hassle than a convenience.
Reviewed June 2, 2015
I've been shopping at NY&Co for about 2 years now. For the most part, I have been pretty satisfied - the style of clothing is trendy and ladylike, even if they run a bit large... sometimes even the XS is too big for me (I am short and thin). However, recently I've run into problems. In the last week, I have made 5 purchases online. I would have made 6 but there were problems with the final order. Additionally, I almost purchased stuff in the store a few days ago but one of the associates made an extremely insulting and inappropriate comment in my hearing and I left without buying anything. The 1st 2 online orders went through ok but then I got a message the next day saying that one of the items was cancelled because it was no longer in stock. When I went and checked the site, it showed in stock and available for purchase.
I called the customer service 800 number and was told that it was an error and I could reorder. I didn't want to pay the shipping for just 1 item and she suggested I just pick it up at the store. I was a bit irritated that she couldn't just add it back into my order but I figured I was heading to the store anyway. I went to the store with my friend and 2 year old daughter and we were still in the fitting room around 8:45pm (almost closing time). My daughter was fussing and I overheard one of the associates complaining about customers who leave their kids locked in the fitting room while they go shopping. She didn't even knock to see if I was in there - she just made what I thought was a completely ridiculous assumption. Insulted, I left without buying anything.
Shortly after that I made a 3rd online purchase and subsequently got another email that one of the items was no longer available and had been cancelled. Again, I checked the site and it showed in stock and available for purchase so again, I was irritated. Instead the next day, I went online and made 2 other purchases (total 5) and attempted to make a 6th. After I put in my payment details and hit submit on the 6th purchase, I got an error saying 1 of the items was no longer available. I thought at least I was notified prior to the purchase. In any case, I went back to check if the item was in fact not available (as previously this was not the case) and it showed in stock and available. I added it back to my cart and attempted to check out again. However, this time I got a message that my coupon had expired. It had not based on the expiration date shown on the coupon.
I figured this was just another system glitch and called the customer service line again. I was told that I could not use my coupon because the merchandise I was buying was already on sale. I explained to the rep that I had used 2 other coupons on the other 2 purchases and she said that was just a system glitch but they could not honor it on the latest purchase. Again I was irritated. The next day I got 2 emails from NY&Co that my final 2 online purchases were cancelled because my credit card could not be authorized. When I called AMEX, they told me this was a clear fabrication because they had already approved the purchases and it appeared that the merchant had cancelled.
I called NY&Co and was transferred around before being told that my shipping address could not be verified. That also made no sense since every online order I had ever made was sent to the same shipping address for the last 2 years. The rep apologized and told me to reorder everything, except they would not honor the discount they had given me. So basically, I have 2 confirmations online and via email that I successfully submitted orders, that they cancelled for reasons that make no sense and now they won't honor the prices I paid if I reorder the same merchandise. I have called the corporate office which has no option to be connected to a human being, written a letter to the CEO and left a voicemail at his office. I have not received a response.
I sent the same complaint letter to their generic customer service email address and got an email back explaining that they would not be able to re-submit the orders with the same discounts. I wrote back explaining that if their system accepted my orders and there was no issue with my credit card or shipping address, they should honor the agreement which was executed online when they successfully accepted my orders. They have not replied since then. On a related note, it is clear that this company will lie and say anything to try to mask their incompetence. In their only email to me, they claim that if an item is in stock online it does not mean it is available at their warehouse for shipping, it could mean that it is only available for store pickup. This is clearly not true because if you go to their site, you will see that if something is available only via store pickup, it states "store pickup only" - not the case on any of the items I ordered.
Additionally, they claim to not know the reason my orders were cancelled except in their email, they claim my card was not authorized (verified to be FALSE) and on the phone they claim my shipping address could not be verified (HOGWASH since they have shipped to that address at least 10 times in the last 2 years). Moreover, their in-store associates are rude and unhelpful. Clearly the focus of NY&Co is NOT their customers. Based on the other complaints I have read about them, I sincerely doubt they can remain competitive in the retail landscape. Buyer beware!
Reviewed May 26, 2015
I ordered a skirt in the store, and the young lady at the counter typed in my mailed address wrong. I noticed this error when she gave me my receipt and I realized the shipping address was wrong. I went back to her and explained to her that she typed my whole address incorrectly. She then calls the NY&CO customer service to change my shipping address. She hands me the receipt back and stated it was all take care of.
I had an uneasy feeling about the whole situation, so I called NY & CO customer service myself to inquire if they had my correct address on file, and sure enough they DID NOT! The rep that I spoke with said that once an order is submitted, they cannot go back and change the address, you have to wait until the package is shipped to call UPS or your normal postal service to hunt down your packet and hope that you get it. This is the first that I have ordered anything in the store...I WILL NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE AGAIN!! WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!
Reviewed May 18, 2015
Shopped in the NY and Company store located in Lafayette, LA for over an hour yesterday. Their AC was out and living in South Louisiana in the middle of May, it's HOT! Anyways, I shopped for over an hour and found a cute pair of shorts, summer dress and a top. The total should have come to about 111.00. I had a 50.00 off coupon that was going to make the purchase around 60.00 or so. I went to the check out and the checkout lady told me that my coupon wouldn't work on any of the items I was trying to purchase? "Why", I asked. "These items have already been discounted" was her response. The total with the in-store discount would come to $97.00? Really? It's the old case of bait and switch! They discount the items by $5.00 so you can't use the good coupons?
I asked to speak with the manager. The manager advised me I needed to read the fine print on the stand from which I got the items off of? I will never be back! I had always been told that I couldn't use the coupon on redlines items but now you can't use the coupons on pretty much any items in the whole store. Not to mention, the quality of their clothes sucks, so paying 30.00 for a top, please!
Reviewed May 13, 2015
In store not in off choice. Only online and customers have to pay shipping charges and we convince to deliver to store. We go and pick it up. Still we have to pay shipping. When we don't like online clothes and going to return to store they give us merchandise credit that we can not use online. So basically not worth to buy in New York and Company. Trial too limited. They give refund cash back.
Reviewed May 1, 2015
Last night I was in the Paramus Park store.. The racks were very close together.. I tripped but thankfully DID not fall but DID graze the side of my right foot. Upon inspection I DID get a slit in my leather Clark ballet shoe.. I spoke to the manager who I remember because my sister had worked with her at a NY and Co. She had a very bad attitude.. was not very concerned - said in a very condescending tone that I could email cust. service or she could fill out an accident report. Acted like I was bothering her, she said that there was no phone number for customer service which is a lie.. I just left the store and will never go back. Worst customer service ever.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
Are the associates and managers at NY&C required to be so annoying? I don't want to be bothered when I shop for clothes and the moment I walk into this store, I'm bombarded with nagging questions and help that I don't want. I'm assuming this is policy because I have shopped at several locations and had this problem. My advice for this store is to stop training their associates to be so present when I shop. I'm a friendly person... but I don't need a babysitter and I'm not there to make friends.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
I made an online purchase on 3/27/15 at 19:30 CDT for 3 items. I received my confirmation email and put my email away while I watched a movie with my family. After the movie at 21:30 CDT, I checked my email again and noticed that I received a second email from NY & Company 21 minutes after the first. When I opened it, the email read that the jacket I had ordered was cancelled with no further explanation. I called the 1-800 number to find out what happened or if I could get the item in a slightly different size. I was told that the jacket was no longer available and that they simply had not removed from the webpage. I then requested that the rest of my order be cancelled, you can't make a suit without a jacket. They refused, telling me that they could not cancel the order, it was too late - 2 hours and it was too late to cancel??
When I asked why, she stated that "you only have 10 minutes to cancel an order", does not state that on the website. I then asked to talk to her supervisor. She argued with me stating that they could not do it either. I repeated my request and she repeated that a supervisor could not cancel the order. I had to ask her several times to get a supervisor and each time she repeated the above till I asked her to stop arguing with me. She then transferred me to a supervisor who said that there is no way to cancel the order that I placed only 2 hours ago. The only way to get it canceled is to stop payment at the bank. Amazing that my bank can cancel my order but their customer services reps can't.
So now I am out my money - $100+ - till my package arrives, I send it back, and wait for my refund. This is the most BS policy I have ever heard off, and their customer service rep arguing with me is simply outrageous. Along with their decline in quality, I think that I will no longer be a customer, and I spent a lot between the stores and online every year there.
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I'd called NY&Co back in October 2014 for log in issues. While I'm on the phone, the lady offered me an "account assure." Since I know that NY&Co has "one star" review, I told her, "Please send me documents by mail, I will look at it and then I will make my decision." Then she said to me, "Sure, it will be in effect once you sign the paper and be sent back to us." Well, consumers; I never sent the paper, but they starting charging me from $10 to 14+ dollars. Please be aware. If you like the clothes, be careful not to get a store card.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015
I ordered a few items offline about a week ago for a total of 127.50. Today, I checked my bank statement and found the deduction AND a deduction for an additional 102.98. I called customer service and spoke to Ieisha. She was not helpful in the least and refused to put me through to her supervisor, repeating in a more-than-irritated tone, "it'll be refunded, it'll be refunded" but never told me when and, for the record, never asked for my name or any identifying information.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
Honestly I can overlook rude people (I'll be rude right back and smack them with my money), and I can look past poor fabric on occasion. What I won't deal with is walking into a store handing the manager of that store 300 dollars along with my credit card and having it disappear because she's chatting me up. I called customer service and without a receipt they can do nothing. Apparently a global chain does not keep transaction records or even camera footage. Unfortunately for me, I didn't keep the receipt and it doesn't look like I'll win the dispute even though I had a receipt for a transaction I made 2 minutes prior (which I kept because it had a coupon stapled to it). Looks like I'll be canceling this card and taking my business to better places.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015
I ordered two items online. When the shipment arrived with packing slip, the packing slip price was less than what they charged my credit card. Unfortunately I did not catch this until I returned both item to the store. Next day I called the company and explained the situation. Basically they called me a liar and told me to take it up with the Store. The store tells me that they can't verify online orders and can only go by the paper invoice. Online tells me that they can't verify the store receipt and can only go by what they charged me. They owe me $3 stinking dollars and refuse to refund me. Pay attention to your order price and invoice price should you choose to return your merchandise. They are stealing money from their customers!!!
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
I ordered an online order Sunday, January 25. As soon as I received confirmation email that order was placed I noticed shipping address was incorrect. Even though I had entered the correct mailing address it defaulted to an old address in my online profile. I contacted NY & Company immediately. Customer service was closed. I emailed the service center and did not receive a response to the next day that I should contact the carrier-delivering package to amend mailing address that NY & Company is unable to.
As soon as I received tracking # from USPS, I called to change address. I was advised by USPS representative that NY & Company has restrictions in their contract that does not allow changes to address while package is in transit. Called NY & Company service center and advised that USPS would not change address and manager called Lawanna advised that nothing can be done. That I should go the location where item was shipped too see if i can obtain package or wait until package is returned to NY & Co so they can reissue order or issue me a credit. It is totally unacceptable that a change of address cannot be done when I paid an upfront fee of $10 for shipping. This was a gift for my mother and now I have no package or credit on my credit card.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014
7 weeks ago, I placed an order online to be picked up in 2 different stores for an upcoming function. I later decided on another ensemble all together. 6 weeks ago, I contacted customer service, explained that I never picked up the order, as it wasn't convenient for me to drive to either store to pick the items up only to return them (since I placed the order online anyway). BTW...the disclaimer in the email I received that my items were ready for pick up stated, "....You have 5 days to pick up this order....after that, your order will be cancelled and your card will be refunded".
Needless to say, after 6 weeks, 6 calls to customer service and 2 email complaints later... I still haven't received the refund. According to the highest ranking customer service supervisor, all they can do is send my complaint to "corporate". The same corporate I have emailed twice (without receiving anything more than the automated "thank you for contacting us....we'll respond within 24 hours") since is according to the supervisor the email address was the only way they had to get in touch with corporate. I shop online ALL the time. This is by far the worst experience. This establishment has lost my business!!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
I wanted to write in to complain about the online ordering system. I have been trying for two days to order a couple of items from the website. I kept getting an error message that stated “UNFORTUNATELY WE COULD NOT PLACE YOUR ORDER AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1.800.961.9906.” And also, "THE PRICE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE STYLES IN YOUR BAG HAVE CHANGED. WANTED YOU TO BE AWARE BEFORE YOU CHECKED OUT." I called customer service twice, both last night and today. The person last night told me to wait a few hours because when he input my information, he got the same thing.
This afternoon when I called, the woman got the same error message and told me to call my bank to check and make sure my billing address is correct. I am 100% positive I have my billing address correct. I also tried using two different cards, tried ordering a couple of different things, tried using PayPal to pay, used different computers, and even tried to have my friend do it for me. Nothing. I’m disappointed. I have been reading bad reviews on their clothes lately, stating that the quality is going downhill. It seems as though the customer service and website are falling along the wayside as well. I was going to spend over $200 too. I wasted about an hour and half of my time trying to get through. I guess I will take my business elsewhere, with a company that actually has a functional website.
Updated review: Nov. 29, 2014
I called the company and they said they would send me a check for the amount of the pair of pants that I returned and did not get back.
Original Review: Nov. 25, 2014
I was a loyal customer. I know I was out a pair of jeans for 29.97 and a few blouses. At least $65.00-$75.00 Total. I returned and exchanged a few pants for a different size, and one blouse because of having a hole in it. I brought all my receipts in asking where this return was for a certain pair of jeans. They said I still had the receipt. I went to exchange a pair of jeans and the guy said she already returned them and must of put them back in my bag. She was suppose to return another for me instead that cost more but didn't. That's when I brought back all my receipts back in. Just felt like I was paying more and not getting back my full refund. The lady employee was shocked that I wanted to return all the clothes. She was the one that did the screw up. I told the guy I was going to come back again to return the rest of my clothes so I did. I will never step my foot in there again. Their clothes get tiny holes in them anyway even without washing them yet.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014
I purchased a pair of pants November 15, which was not the size I wanted. After paying for the pants the cashier if they were the correct pants and I said "no, you didn't have petite so I grab an average." The cashier responded by saying I could order the pants for you and have them delivered and I said "I don't have an address right now because we just relocated to Fort Gordon because my hubby is active duty army." The cashier said I can have them delivered to this store. I was excited. She refunded my previous purchase and ordered the other pants for delivery to the Augusta Mall store, happy and left the store. That evening I got an email stating the pants were ready for pickup but in Columbia, SC. When noticed that email, it was too late to call customer service, so I called November 16 at 10 something that morning. I talk to a customer service rep and explained the situation and she said "we can get this changed for delivery to the Augusta Mall."
I called back Tuesday the 18 and the rep stated my order was ready for pick up and my first question was, "Is it for the Augusta Mall location?" and she responded yes. I went to the mall the next day to find out the pants wasn't there and the store cashier called customer service for him to tell me that the issue had to be researched and they will send me a email with the results or refund my money. I got the same email November 22, from the 15th stating my order is ready for pick up in Columbia, SC. I called Sunday morning again asking about the same problem. How does someone make a purchase in one state and why would I drive 80 miles to pick up a pair of pants. This rep was unable to help so I said to cancel my order and I ask do I go to the store to get my money back or do I have to wait a week to get my money returned. She said they have to return the money and because of the holiday it could take up to two weeks. I loved to shop in this store but you just lost a valuable customer.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014
I have been shopping at NY&Co for years, mostly due to their selection of Tall pants and jeans. I have noticed over some time that the quality had diminished somewhat, but I still remained loyal despite other retailers who carry Tall attire. Recently, I placed an online order and one of my items was too large. I filled out the exchange form on the back of the invoice and send the item back for an even exchange. About a week or so later, I received an email saying my return had been processed and that I was being refunded $1.55 for a $14 item. I called NY&Co online customer service and they couldn't tell me why I was refunded $1.55. But they did tell me that despite the exchange form included in my order, NY&Co does not process exchanges for online orders. This is absolutely ridiculous. Along with that, I was told that NY&Co does not refund taxes on returned items - how is this even legal??
Since that rep couldn't help me, she referred me to NY&Co corporate customer service. I was told the same thing, but that they would investigate the discrepancy with the amount I was refunded and that I would get a call back. The call never came. I sent an email to customer service asking about the amount refunded, why they would not process my exchange despite the fact that they offer exchanges on the invoice and why they would not refund tax on an item. I did receive a response but they did not answer one single question that I asked. I was only offered 20% off to place another item. I am thoroughly disgusted with the handling of this situation and NY&Co's online shopping policies. There are many other retailers offering better products with much better customer service, and I will be taking my business to those place. Good riddance NY&Co!
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2014
I have been a customer of New York & Co for over 10 years. I purchase my work attire and jeans due to the style and good selection on Tall sizes. For the past 2 years I have noticed that the quality of the clothes have really gotten spotty. My pants are always losing the hem line and clasps. Buttons never stay on blouses and the sheer shirts have been ripping at the sleeve. The clothes are never really a good price unless you catch a sale, but it's a waste of money if you have to replace your wardrobe due to poorly manufactured clothing. I am really disappointed that they have gone downhill, I really enjoy shopping there, but will not continue to pay for merchandise that is poorly constructed.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2014
I went into the mall of Georgia, New York and Company to simply exchange a pair of pants that had a broken clasp that I had previously purchased. As I was in line waiting to finish the exchange, the store manager made a rude remark about me coming in the store twice about similar situations. The cashier replied to her in a very rude and derogatory manner. I am a loyal customer, I do not understand what I done to deserve such rude customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2014
I am an American who speaks English. I called to make a payment and my call was directed to an Asian whom I could not understand. He asked me the same questions over and over. I was told three different thing and I'm still not sure which answer was correct... The $15.00 over the phone payment is a Rip-off. I can't support a business like this! I say let's start a movement to not shop there. Unable the $15.00 over the phone payment charge is removed. I forgot to say, the reason I used the phone for payment was because they (NY&Co) locked me out of my account and by it being after five there was no one to assist me. Facebook and Twitter everyone you can to get the word out.
Reviewed June 12, 2014
So I've been with NY&CO since 2010. Fast forward to April 2014, I had a hiccup in my finances and so I missed a payment only 30 days. I called customer service to see if there was anything I could do. Basically there was nothing they could do, although their online payment portal states that if you are having issue with paying please call customer service for help. Well, that's a joke, because NY&CO will not help. You don't even get a grace period, and as I understand it, private credit cards don't get a grace period (this is dumb). For the fact that I have never in over 2 years missed a payment and the 1 time that I did (but called before it was actually missed), I got no help! Talk about loyalty, there is none with this company.
Not only did it report on my credit reports (okay, I will take that) but they also dropped my limit. Now my credit reports are showing a high credit limit and me being over the credit limit, because they dropped the limit. This is crazy, because technically I was not over the limit, so this reports negatively now. I called customer service to speak with a Supervisor. Terrible experience for the fact that I spoke to 2 different supervisors and they both gave me totally different information. I asked about having my credit limit reinstated and they said that they would not pull an inquiry on my credit report. But they did, they lied. I was told by both supervisors it would not be an inquiry, and it is. Furthermore, I was told I would be contacted via telephone from NY&CO 7-10 days after my request for reinstatement of my credit limit.
Needless to say, I never got a call back, nothing. There's no customer appreciation or flexibility with this company or card. If you ever run into problems, don't look for any help. The employees have zero knowledge because you always get a different story or so called procedures and policy information. They need to invest in employee training. UI have to escalate my issue to up beyond NY&CO. Their best practices are horrible and not beneficial for the consumer.
Reviewed May 4, 2014
I used to buy my clothes on New York & Company. I went to change one of my blouses because it had holes, the material was really bad. For my surprise, the manager at the Clearwater mall store said, "Oh, I'm sorry. There is nothing I can do." I spent 45 dollars, I used once and I can't use anymore. The customer service of that store was really, really bad. I'm very disappointed.
Reviewed April 6, 2014
I received three coupons the week of April 1st (extra 10% off April 15th-20th, $45 off $100 or more April 21st-28th, and 30% off in store purchase NOW THRU APRIL 14th). I went to NY&C, Saturday, April 5th. NOTE, I went April 5th because the coupon for 30% off in store purchase from NOW UNTIL APRIL 14th, BUT, I was told the coupon wasn't valid until sometime the week of April 7th. First, of all why would NY&C send out coupons that say "NOW UNTIL - April 14th" when the coupon can't be used? It couldn't be used due to NY&C big sale. Also, I wasn't given a specific date that I could use the coupon. The person working that evening of Saturday, April 6th, at The Meadows location, couldn't give an explanation other than come back next week. This person was also RUDE, as if I sent out misleading coupons to the customers. There is ALWAYS SOME LAME STIPULATIONS. I agree with everyone else about the quality of clothes going down. I use to love shopping for work attire. I will NOT shop there again!!!
Reviewed March 29, 2014
I have been a loyal customer to NY and Co. for several years. My mother-in-law bought me $200 in gift cards for Christmas. To my dismay, gift cards cannot be used in conjunction with coupons and most sales. For example, right now there is a 50% sale. The website indicates exclusions include gift cards. What a ripoff! I never buy anything there without a coupon because the items are about double the cost they should be. Why shouldn't my gift cards=cash? Next year, I will ask for cash and go elsewhere. Also, the quality of the clothes has decreased dramatically. It is also annoying to shop there with all of the confusion of what is excluded from the sales. I call it 'exclusion confusion'. It is sad - they have really cute clothes and my friend and I have always shopping trips around this store, but I will go elsewhere for quality and fair use of gift cards.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2014
I started shopping at NY&Co in 1998, and liked their clothing so much, I purchased all of my work attire there. It was easy to know my sizes when sticking with one brand clothing, and I liked their clothes. The past few years the quality of their materials has declined drastically. The clothes start to pill after only one wash, and I can only wear some sweaters and knit shirts a few times before they look worn out. This is the same with some of the knit pants, and dress pants. I am now looking elsewhere for work attire, because it is just not holding up anymore. I cannot wear a shirt to work that has pills all over, and is worn out after only a few months, and frankly, I can no longer afford to constantly replace my wardrobe because the fabric is such low quality.
I am curious what changed in their clothing lines, and why I am suddenly having these problems? I also noticed that they have a MUCH more expensive line of clothing than they used to, and it is possible that those higher priced items are the merchandise I was used to buying. Maybe this lower quality clothing is just a lower quality line, and the higher quality merchandise now costs a lot more. If that is the case, I can no longer afford the quality items from their company, and I don't feel it is worth the price.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2014
I bought 5 pairs of pants in September online, and loved the way they all fit and looked on. Now after I have worn them several times, 2 pairs only twice, they are falling apart. 1 pair has completely come undone around the zipper, two pairs have had both back pocket seams open up. And the 4th pair which are a knit material have been worn 4 times, washed and hung to dry are covered with knot balls. I am not a big lady, I am tall but wear 8 or 10s. None of the pants fit tight. I wash my work dress clothes separately and always hang to dry. I have bought clothes from NY and Company in the past and never have had trouble like this. I called Customer Service and they told me they could not do anything as it was just over the 90-day return policy. I informed them that I did not want to exchange anyway for the same problem to keep happening. Very unhappy as now I need to go out and buy more work pants.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2014
I have shopped at NY and Co for many years. I finally got a credit card with them about 4 years ago. I was upgraded to the premium card after spending like 3000 with them over the 3 years or something like that. So I have never had a late payment and coming into year 4, I sent my electronic payment from my bank on 1/10 and I got a notice today that it would not be paid until 1/14. The Bill was due today 1/13. I called NY and Co to let them know that it would be 1 day late and that I apologize but wanted to give them a heads up. They lady told me that was fine but that I would still have a 15 dollar late charge. I told her that I had had other issues with the company and this was the last straw.
I asked for her manager. She quickly said, "Well if it's about the 15 dollars, I can take it off." What an Idiot! I talked to her manager and promptly closed my card. Not only are they dumb and don't understand what it means to keep a good customer, but their NY cash and coupons are ridiculous. Kohls is the place I will shop because they will give you 15 percent off if you forget your coupon and Kohls cash equals dollar for dollar. NY cash is half off of 30. So I had 5 of these and was not about to spend 150 to get all my 30's off. Sooo done with this stupid company.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2013
I have shopped at New York and Company quite often over the past 5 years. The store I frequent is located in Cumming, GA at the Collection of Forsyth. I recently purchased a bracelet, earrings and sweater for a special occasion. When I got home and tried the outfit on, I didn't really like the look, so I decided not to wear the outfit. I returned to the store the following week and tried to return the bracelet and sweater. I had decided to keep the earrings. I had my receipt and the items were unworn and undamaged. The lady behind the counter was very rude... She made a face and immediately asked if I had worn the sweater. I said "no". I did not like the fit and honestly, the material was not good quality at all. She proceeded to show the sweater to another cashier and talk about it being washed, which I had already stated had not been done.
There were people all around and it was quite embarrassing because she would not just take my word for it. She insisted on asking several times about me washing the sweater. Then she refused to take back the bracelet because it didn't have a tag on it. I don't believe there was a tag to begin with and I had a receipt. The bracelet had not been worn and looked perfect... It just was a very large bracelet and did not fit well once I got home and had a chance to try it on. I am very petite so it did not work for me. I did not read anything about items not being accepted for return because of them not having a tag. I read that you need a receipt and the item should not be washed, worn or damaged. The cashier refused to take the bracelet back even with the receipt. So now, I have a bracelet I will never wear in my jewelry box.
I felt like the staff was very rude... The cashier I was dealing with even made horrible, disgusted faces and kept questioning me. I am an honest person. There was no reason for her to go on and on about the return. I will not shop at that store ever again. The staff's treatment was unacceptable and the quality of the merchandise I have bought recently was below standard. If you have policies in place then stand behind them, and whatever happened to treating the customer well. I work in a dental office and even when we have unpleasant patients come in, they are treated with respect and dignity. I was very nice to the cashier and never imagined I would have such an issue in trying to return a few items. I have never had that experience at any other places I have shopped. It is very unfortunate that this happened.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2013
NY Cash RIPOFF!!!!!!! I went into your store with $30 in NY Cash to spend, only to find that it is only good on 50% off clearance summer clothes that no one wanted. Everything else in the store was excluded. WHAT A HUGE RIP OFF. I left $150 worth of merchandise on the counter and walked out. And by the way, according to the cashier, I was far from the only customer - or to be more exact, former customer - who walked out. Disgusting.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2013
10/23/2013. Oakdale Mall, Johnson City, NY 13790. Store # 144 - I stopped by to ask if they have any in-store service for the watches they sell because mine was acting weird. The battery seems fine but time is not accurate no matter how many times I adjust it. I merely asked the store manager whether she would recommend me sending it back to the factory or should I replace the battery because as I remember, there was a warranty that covers defects in manufacture for 2 years from the date of purchase; I would just need to pay for shipping. The reason I asked was because I am concerned that if it was not the battery, then I will be wasting my money.
So at first she asked me if I still have my receipt so I said no, I bought it a year ago but have only been using it for about half year or so. She said, "Well, it's worn and without a receipt," even if she wants to, she can't give me a new one. I said, "I understand." I was just asking for her opinion whether I should send it back to the factory. What I did not expect was her absolutely rude reply. She literally said, "Pfff, for a 9-dollar watch, you expect a warranty?" I was very offended and insulted. First of all, I bought that watch when they were "Buy 1 get 1 50% off" or something so there is no way it is 9 dollars. Secondly, just because I bought it on sale does not mean that I should expect crappy quality.
I thought NY & Co. is a proud brand and advertised for quality product? Was she practically telling me that with their reduced price I should expect products with bad quality from now on? Plus I was never asking her to give me a new one. Not to mention that I even bought another watch during this visit and she too realized from my previous transactions, I have purchased a lot of watches from them before. So, why the nasty attitude?
New York & Company was always one of my favorite stores but from now on, I will think twice before returning. I might be better off taking my business elsewhere where sales associates are more friendly and professional. I am a supervisor in the service industry myself and I know better never to talk to customers in such an obnoxious and condescending way. And she is a store manager for God's sake, whatever happens to professionalism.
May I suggest that in this day and age, it is harder to retain a loyal customer than to get new ones? It only takes one bad experience to turn the customers away. Researches show that: Repeat customers spend 33% more than new customers. Referrals among repeat customers are 107% greater than non-customers. It costs six times more to sell something to a prospect than to sell that same thing to a customer. In the future, think lifetime value instead of transaction value.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013
NY & Co. has always been my go to for career and casual wear. They sometimes have very unique designs that are hard to find anywhere else. However, over the past ten years that I've been shopping there, I've noticed a decline in the quality of clothes, accessories and jewelry. I actually came to this site because they don't have a general comments section on their own website, which they really need to have to track their customers concerns. They need to know that whoever produces their clothing has been doing a shoddy job.
Zippers breaking, buttons going loose, color fading, holes magically appearing, etc. are normal occurrences of clothes. However, when it's one after another it's just disappointing. And not right. Women work very hard, save their cash and decide to go into your store to look and feel their best only to find that your clothes can be dumped in the trash the next day. NY & Co., I'm saying farewell. Your clothes are no longer worth it. It doesn't matter if I buy them on sale or full price, they just aren't up to par with other competitors (which, by the way, in NYC...there are PLENTY to choose from). Suggestion, if I may? Get it together! Old Navy, Rainbow, Target and Wal-Mart (yup Wal-Mart!) has better clothes. Doesn't that embarrass you?
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2013
We are a new customer of NY and Company. We had a good experience while purchasing. We had the Off from the coupon "$30 Off on $75" and since we got a new NY&C credit card, we got 15 percent off as well but when we returned 2 of the items today, in which 1 had $10 off out of those $30 off (as per their account application), they only returned us the net price amount. We asked for the $30 coupon to be adjusted for the rest of the items fairly since we were still qualifying over $75 purchase, they denied and said they will apply it once and can never adjust. So ultimately we just purchased $84 things and got a 19.xx dollar discount despite a $30 coupon. and they say, "We can't help." I mean in the USA, this is our first store experience which let us down, that, too, for such a small amount. However for me that $10 was not that valuable for which I wasted such time and efforts and still the company had nothing to say other than "we can't help."
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2013
I applied for a store credit card at New York & Company, a place I shopped at for years. My mother and I both have separate rewards cards with the store. I applied for a store card and when I received my first bill I noticed it had my MOTHER'S name on the bill. When I applied for this card I gave the cashier my name, social security #, copy of my bank card and address. I called NY And Company and was told that, even though the billing information was mine (ss number, etc.) I had to MAIL them: a copy of my ss card, copy of a bank statement, copy of a utility bill and copy of my driver's license to change it to my name. Oh and they wanted me to mail all this sensitive information to a PO BOX. I said “no way, this was not MY fault, it was the cashier's, so please close my account.” They said I still need to mail all the above information in order to close the account! I asked if my mother could close it, they said no - because they have MY billing information.
I refuse to mail such sensitive information to a PO Box. I refuse. I will FedEx it, but I will not send it regular mail. And PO Boxes do not accept FedEx. I paid the balance on my account and am currently researching ways to close this account without having to mail these things to a PO Box. I also had to argue down a $15 charge for a phone payment, even though it was the only way I could pay since the account is in my mother's name! If you apply for a card at this store, make sure the cashier inputs the correct information or you will have to deal with this too. By the way, I worked my way through 2 supervisors, and all told me the same thing. I will NEVER SET FOOT IN THIS STORE AGAIN.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2013
As an avid NY & Company shopper, I was really disappointed to shop in this location and receive the type of treatment I experienced. However the cashier who was assisting me that night was absolutely rude. I was waiting in line and the cashier was on the phone and while I waited and waited, she pretty much acted like I didn't exist. The manager just strolled by and looked and kept it moving. When she was done, not one time did she say, "Hello, I'm sorry for the wait," or did I find everything okay? The entire time she seemed to have a very nasty attitude.
One of the items I purchased I wanted to order another one because the store didn't have my size. She took my information to place the order and I must have misunderstood her and didn't catch something she asked me. She tells me, "I am not paying attention, I've asked you to confirm what's on the screen pad...what are you saying yes for?" By this time I am almost ready to lose patience with her and I didn't even bother to even speak to her during the continuation of the transaction. She didn't explain the procedure or that the special order was at the bottom of my receipt. She just gives me my change and proceeds to take the next customer before I could ask any questions. I really hope that someone from corporate or customer service contacts me back. This store is the only closest one as far as where I live and work and I will never shop at this location again.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2013
I got charged for a returned payment and I never even got a notice about it. I told them that and they told me that after the payment gets processed, they don't know for 10 days but even after then, if a payment comes back, they don't give a notice to the customer. I was so mad... I cancelled my credit card instead. I was so happy with them before but after hearing this, I am not happy at all. Even if you ACCIDENTALLY put in the wrong number on the form online, they don't show you anything - it just shows that it is getting processed. What kind of service is this??? The in store service is great but when it comes to the online service and customer service on the phone, there is none. I AM SO MAD... Here is to another dissatisfied customer!!!
Reviewed May 5, 2013
I have been shopping at NY & Company for 25 years, so believe me when I tell you that I do not make it a point to bring in bogus coupons. I printed a coupon off the internet that offered $25 off when you spend $75 (promo code #**). The coupon and all of the details were perfectly clear and it expired on May 9, 2013. I was at store #419 located at 2500 Central Ave. Yonkers, NY on May 4, 2013 and had about $100 of clothing to purchase. The cashier had problems ringing up the code, so a very disgruntled manager came over. Without ever looking at me or explaining anything, she just told the cashier that the register will not take the coupon. I was given no excuse nor did she try to make a call to corporate to figure out what was wrong. The manager could not be bothered with any of it and she just said "it won't take it."
Any other establishment would have at least tried to figure out the problem or at least addressed me to my face to explain the reason. I left without buying the clothing and will never return to the Yonkers store again. If what I was indeed buying was not somehow accepted on the coupon, at least tell me that and I'll be okay with it. Don't just say the register won't accept it. The managers there have never cracked a smile, let alone been helpful. In fact, every manager or salesperson there makes it a point no matter how long the lines are to just stand around and refold clothes and pretend to look busy. The manager could care less when the lines are long in general or when someone is waiting to use the changing room. All that seems to matter at this store is clothing being folded.
Reviewed April 21, 2013
I've shopped at NY & Co for many years and have never had too many problems. Some of the items could definitely be made of better quality, but I just look them over very carefully.
My most recent purchase I ordered online because I have a 4-year-old and trying on clothing is a luxury reserved for naps and bedtime. I paid with half a gift card and half my debit card. I intentionally ordered more than I wanted knowing some would need to be returned. Upon returning to the store, they would only return to a merchandise credit even though the return total was less than what I put on my debit card. I pushed the issue in the store and they told me to contact online ordering support.
I contacted online ordering support and they gave me the number for store support. I was pretty much over it at this point and planned on just using the credit over time with a lesson learned. I went to place an order online and discovered merchandise credits can't be used online. You've got to be kidding me! I then contacted store support. They researched it and returned my call informing me that the transaction was handled correctly. The return goes back to the first tender first and follows that order for split transactions. I have never seen a return policy like this and in fact I reviewed their return policy, which does not mention split transactions at all.
Now I'm stuck with this merchandise credit to be used in-store only. I will never purchase a gift card from there for anyone and I'll have to think long and hard before spending any money there after my lovely merchandise credit is used up.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2013
I just wanted to say that all of this ridiculous sales are so completely annoying to try to have to track what you are buying and what items are "covered" under each sale. The quality of the clothing has definitely gone downhill over the years. Pants that I have purchased are made with very poor quality craftsmanship, cheap material and stitching almost inevitably falls out. The clothing is not even made correctly as when you sit in your pants, they do not move with your body well. I am a size 2 so it is not even a question of being overweight. The pants are not made to be very functional or durable. My bottom line is that I can go to Banana Republic outlets and purchase better quality clothing at way cheaper prizes without all the annoying gimmicks. I'm never to shop at NY& Co ever again.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2013
I was not aware of NY’s deceiving return policy. I purchased several items online with 30% code, and received only 30% off of one item, which I understood and accepted. But when I returned 2 items, my refund was the price of the two items minus 30%. They just lost an online shopper. :(
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2013
I would like to provide feedback on 58th and Lexington store in New York City. While I like the clothes at New York & Company, it was really disappointing to see such unprofessional staff at the cash counters on the evening of 6 Jan. 2013. I was standing in the queue for 20 minutes with three women on the cash counters handling merchandises of the three different customers. I was in line next to be taken. The three women went on gossiping and chatting among themselves, doing their job as slowly as humanly possible.
When my turn finally came, the chatting continued. No eye contact, no acknowledgement from the lady at the cash counter as she continued to chat with her colleague friends. They were so loud I couldn't help catching what they were talking about. They were ranting and raving very loudly about how it was 6:59pm and why wasn't someone turning down the music and closing the front door as they close at 7pm. I tried to ask the lady attending to me a few questions about my purchases, but she continued to ignore me without answering any of my questions and continued her boisterous conversation with her friends.
I was keeping a close eye to the merchandise as I wanted to ensure she rang every time as she was hardly paying any attention to her job at hand. And sure enough, she forgot to ring two items. On being reminded that the items were left on the counter, she stared at me so rudely with an offensive body language (like rolling her eyes) and saying something under the breath to her colleagues, shocked that a customer actually interrupted her while she was having a great time gossiping with her colleagues. I also asked her until when the sales are on and she replied rudely as she possibly could, "I don't know" staring in a sullen manner on the floor. She thrust the bag and receipt towards me and then turned her back. I couldn't believe this happened.
After this experience, I'm surely taking my business away from this store. It's a pity because I do like the brand. But if they can't be courteous to their customers, they don't deserve their business. New York & Company would do well to train people on the floor much better and train them to put customers first. I don't think that is much to ask for but the bare minimum.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2012
I wanted to provide feedback regarding your customer service and the technical support staff that deals with phone number 800-723-5333. Before I get into that, I want to state I have been a big fan of NY&CO for many years (and still am); my credit card can prove it. I love all the sales reps in the stores that I have been to in Madison, WI.
I recently had issues with my NY cash. I moved to a different apartment on the 1st of December, which made it hard for me to use my NY cash by the deadline (7th of December). I called customer service, and they were kind enough to extend the deadline till the 16th of December. But they didn't mention about the exclusions on the NY cash. It became hard for me to use the cash even after exclusions. I had $110 in NY cash, which means I shopped for almost $550 just during the November month. If you cannot treat your valued customers well, it means you don't need our support in your growth.
I have used many other stores before, and I have had great experience. If you are giving $10 cash on purchase of $50, be kind enough to remove the exclusions. I have used Kohl’s very frequently too, and they always give Kohl’s cash with no exclusions. If you want to make business and not serve customers, you will definitely suffer. On top of that, the wait time for the customer service has always been 40-45 minutes or more sometimes and there is no service on weekends. People can't complain while they are at work. You should understand that and provide a little flexible hours.
I understand that no store is perfect and mistakes, errors, etc., are mailed. I truly believe it’s all a matter of how you respond, and I feel I was responded by today’s morning staff very rudely as if I was a sales associate and she was my boss. I am totally disappointed with the service, and I am going to return my credit card, return my last purchase that have tags on it, and stop shopping at your place forever. One bad experience is enough for changing mind towards anything. Thank you again for handling this matter properly. Best wishes and happy holidays!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2012
New York Company at Empire Mall Sioux Falls, South Dakota - I earned 4 city cash cards good until Nov.12 only. So I went there around 8pm on the last day because of our busy schedule (it’s a 1hr and 15-minute drive from our small town), leaving my 4-year-old son crying because I don’t want to bring him in during a cold night. Besides, I was thinking to have a quick trip. I just don’t want to waste that privilege - it’s a good deal. So I drag my poor husband who has to work at 5am just to use my coupon, only to find out that “I can't use it because I don’t have the receipts with it”. I earned it because I’m buying at your store! In the first place, nobody explained that or informed me for so many times I had been in that store. You don’t expect people to read it because you’re supposed to provide it first no matter how busy you are (because they told me that because they’re busy, they didn’t provide the info).
For your information, every time I go to your store, there's only 1 or 2 persons paying. You’re telling me you’re busy? The truth is they're so racist and just want to get rid of you right away! What else? We go there and they treat you as if you don't exist! My husband has been telling me about it, but I don’t listen and continue to shop there because I love the cloths, style, etc. So I tried to ignore it. There's only one person who’s friendly, the Asian girl, but the majority is worst, worst, worst. And to make it worse, they don’t even apologize - nothing! I felt horrible, terribly bad. I name it one of the worst nights of my life. Please, management, do something about it! Train them the right customer service and let them watch the Mr. Pickles!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2012
This is regarding store #456 on 11/7/12. I was shopping today with City Cash, a reward coupon and a % off coupon. While checking out, I asked the associate if I was able to combine the City Cash with my coupons and instead of educating me on how the coupons work, she said, "We are not giving it away!" I was shocked that someone in retail/customer service would be so rude! She then proceeded to ask for a donation for St. Jude's and when I declined, she made an ugly expression and said, "After all you've saved, you're not going to donate?" This is hardly an example of keeping a customer relationship. This person should not be employed where there is any type of customer interaction as she clearly lacks common courtesy and tact.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2012
It was in Vernon Hills, Illinois. I returned 2 items I purchased today (originally spent $300). The two shirts had holes in them. The manager Sharice said, with a scowl on her face, "Returning?" When I said, "Yes!" there was a sigh, a dirty look, and I was told that the shirt looked too small for me. When I tried to show her the hole, she snatched it from me and said, "It'll just be damages." I won't shop there anymore or at any location. This woman should not work in any field that will cause her to face the customers. I cannot even explain in words how disappointed I was with that manager treatment I received. I will be happy not to be repeatedly asked to open a credit card account as well.
Reviewed July 19, 2012
Bait and Switch - I purchased items online and used a coupon code for 30% off. The 30% was not valid on "City Deals". I purchased 10 items, 6 of which were "City Deals" and did not qualify for the discount. I received a discount on 4 shirts, one of which I returned in addition to 2 items that were "City Deals". I went to return 3 items at the store and they took 30% off each item instead of 1 item they originally took the 30% off. Why are they reducing my refund when 2 items did not qualify for the discount? I was told both in the store and corporate that they took off each item and I was not able to see that because they only can view in their system. If I paid $11.98 for an item without 30% off, I expect to get $11.98 back not $9.97 because they showed in their system (not where I could see) that they applied the discount on each item in my cart as opposed to only the 4 items they said qualified. Granted it's a few amount, but a few amount adds up when thousands of consumers are unaware of what they are doing.
Reviewed June 13, 2012
I purchased some items because the signs were up all over the store saying that if you buy one, you get the 2nd item 75% off. I asked the clerk, two tables of shorts were marked $19.98, tops were $24.98. They were included in the sale. Almost everything in the store was in the sale (in fact, their web still is advertising this). The cashier charged me $29.95 for the shorts and took 75% off of the shirt. I pointed the problem out to her. She had a sales girl scurry around the store to get all of the signs. The kid returned with a good 7 signs in her arms. I was told the sale was no longer in effect, the shorts were $19.95, but not anymore. I pointed out that the signs were at every table with these shorts hooking it into the 75% off a second item deal. Her excuse was that the computer would not let her do it. Her final summation to me was "that sucks".
We rang this sale up four times - all the computer's fault I could not have the sale. These signs had been up all weekend and were taken down 30 minutes before closing. Who else bought this bait to be switched from $19.95 to $39.95? I sent a complaint to New York & Company customer service. Here is what I got back: "Thank you for your inquiry. Your feedback is very important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your comments will help New York & Company enhance our support to provide a better customer experience."
I was ripped off about, but the "that sucks" and running around and collecting the signs really was bad. The law clearly says that if you have an item advertised with signs like this, you have to honor them, not tell the customer "that sucks". Obviously, customer care does not read the mail they get or they just know how to say "that sucks" a bit more elegantly.
Reviewed May 29, 2012
I have been shopping at the Staten Island Mall New York & Company for several years. In the past 6 months, every time I go, I get annoyed. The sales girls obviously hate their jobs and they let the customers be very aware of it with their rolling of the eyes, chatting with each other during transactions and just being plain out rude. This was the last straw for me. I was paying, the two cashiers were chatting about nonsense and I was trying to ask a question when both gave me an attitude. When I said, "Excuse me, I would like you to price check this," they totally ignored me and chatted together as if I was invisible. I am fed up with the lousy customer service. I really am done with NYC. Never again.
Reviewed May 7, 2012
New York and Company needs a reboot. This comment does not relate to the given store, but is a problem with the company. As a veteran employee, and as a friend of many current employees, I am appalled at the lack of concern given to your sellers. When I worked for Express, my comfort was a consideration. I was given breaks after the proper amount of hours worked, time was dedicated to my training, and I had a clear understanding of what dictated grounds for termination. This is not how New York and Company runs its company. I never once received a 15-minute and rarely received a 30-minute break for 7-plus hours of work. I, and everyone at the stores that I worked at, was encouraged to allow discounts to customers when situations warranted it. Scheduling was never given in advance and the atmosphere did not facilitate learning.
I have heard of two employees who were recently terminated without the consent of the management staff (i.e., corporate fired them without consulting anyone on the team). One employee who gave a discount to a customer under the training of her manager was fired without a warning. Why are we trained to give out discounts and then get fired afterwards? Furthermore, this employee has nearly 40 hours scheduled the rest of the week. Who is to cover these shifts? Of course, the company can't afford to have breaks covered; they've fired half the staff regardless of competency. Other retailers do not operate so poorly. I would be greatly surprised if this company lasted for many more years.
Additionally, the quality of New York and Company's clothing is abysmal. I don't know how many times I had to process returns for damaged product that couldn't even make it thirty days of wear. Clothing that went through the wash once came out destroyed. I shopped at New York and Company so that I could wear the brand name at work, but I certainly have not continued that trend after breaking with the company. My heart goes out to those who are still staffed at the New York and Company stores all over the country. How long will the company keep abusing them? How long will the company keep jerking them around?
In conclusion, I am writing because:
1.) New York and Company doesn’t treat their employees well.2.) The training given to employees is insufficient and leaves to improper termination.
3.) Regardless of New York and Company's policies, their clothes are of poor quality.
New York and Company has lost my service and the service of many others. How far is it willing to go?
Reviewed May 7, 2012
I purchased two blouses, exactly the same, but two different sizes, a sweater and a dress. The dress was marked down 50%. The other 3 items were advertised as buy one get one 50% off. So because I only bought 3, I paid full price for 2 of the items and 50% less for the 3rd. That is fine, as it was understood. However, I decided to return the sweater because when I made the purchase, I mistakenly thought it was 50% off like the dress and didn't want to pay the full price for it.
When I made the return, I was not credited back the full price. When I questioned it, the sales clerk said that I do not get the full price because of the buy one get one 50% off. When I questioned it further, she sent over her manager who said that the sweater and the blouse were 'tied together' as the buy one get one promo, and that the second blouse was not a buy one get one. I told her that all 3 items were 'eligible' for the promo and that I should be credited back the full price on the sweater because I still have satisfied the requirement with still purchasing the 2 blouses. She refused, saying that the computer tied the sweater to a blouse and that the other blouse was a 'stand alone' purchase and could not be considered.
I tried to argue that just because the computer tied the sweater and blouse together doesn't mean that with the return, I have not satisfied the conditions with the purchase of the two blouses. She would not budge; she just said that she has no control over the computer. Btw, this was a store manager, not a regular sales clerk. She understood what I was saying and wouldn't even concede my point or offer to just 'return' all items and re-ring the purchase, which is what should have happened. Any other reputable clothing store would have made the adjustment. This is a sleazy practice.
Reviewed March 22, 2012
Yesterday, I received an email reminder from New York and Company regarding a great deal. If I were to spend $150, I'd get $70 off the purchase. If I were to spend $75, I'd get $30 off the purchase. In addition, many items were buy one get one 1/2 price.
So, I went to the St. Louis Galleria Mall. I chose my items, got to the counter and the very nonchalant sales clerk told me I needed to purchase another item to honor the "buy one get one 50% off." I proceeded to look for another item. Got to the counter again, she says "you still need another item and you may as well go for the $150 and $70 off. You need to spend $31 more." I proceeded to look for yet another item and the pants were $29.99. I asked if the $31 was inclusive or non-inclusive of tax. She said non-inclusive, so I thought finally I'm good to go. The clerk then tells me "you still need to spend 18 cents. You should buy a dress." The dress I initially wanted had makeup on it and I didn't want another one. I wanted the pants and I felt like I was being forced to buy a dress! I asked what was the cheapest item I could buy to meet the 18 cents requirement. She gave me $6.99 earrings. She said red-lined items were excluded.
I was not happy. I would have given her 18 cents out of my pocket, but to spend $6.99 for 18 cents after spending over $150 was ridiculous. I worked in retail and I've never heard of something so silly. She should have asked the management, could she sell me the items I wanted regardless of an 18 cents discrepancy. It was 18 cents!
As a result of what I deemed ridiculous coupled with her "whatever" demeanor, I told her I no longer want these items. She didn't say I'm sorry or what can we do. She let a $150 sell go out the window for 18 cents. For a struggling chain like yours in this bad economy, I was floored.
Needless to say, I will think twice about ever shopping at this store again. In fact, I went across the hall to H&M and gave them my money and they were more than enthusiastic about receiving my business!
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012
I am extremely disappointed with their staff and the condition of their store, as well as the articles of clothing within the store, located in Warwick, RI.
Foremost, the sales associates were eyeing me up and down as though I were a vagrant. I had initially inquired about a basket of socks located at the front register. The socks all had a red marker line through the price tag on the back. I asked one associate if they were on clearance and she responded, "Yes they are." Another associate, possibly the manager, came over and stated that those are "marked wrong". So I said, “that’s strange, every single pair has a red line through the price," and she responded, “they are all marked wrong." After looking through very dusty and stained clothes, I had finally found two pair of pants and a few pieces of jewelry that I attempted to purchase. The total was $78.00. I handed the associate a coupon for $25.00 off $75.00. This associate refused to take the coupon. At that point, I left everything on the counter and I told her "I will not be taking anything."
In this economy, the company lost at least $50.00 of my money and my future business. I will never again shop at the NY & Co in the Warwick, RI Mall. They lost my business.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2011
In November of this year, I purchased a pair of skinny type jeans. I had meant to purchase the boot cut jean. I normally keep all my receipts, however, I was unable to locate the receipt to exchange the jeans. When I returned to the store, the sales staff was extremely helpful and went to great lengths to help me find another pair of jeans. Since the boot cut jean was not available in my size, I decided to exchange the jeans for a style my daughter would enjoy. The original price of the skinny jeans I purchased was $49.95, the jeans that I exchanged were $49.95 but were 50% off. The net result was that I paid $16.37. I wonder what could be wrong with this picture? The jeans had all original sales tags on them.
The sales staff said that since I didn't have a receipt and that my refund/exchange would be $9.99, the known lowest selling price. I asked if they were on sale and now, the clerk said no. I asked if they had been on sale for $9.99 and she said no. So how was that a "known" selling price? Other jeans exactly like the pair, but not in my size were on the rack at $49.95. The return policy stated on the back of your receipt says, at the lowest known selling price. Known by whom? At the least, it should have been an advertised sale etc. The salesperson told me that anything that you bring back is known as $9.99. I guess this is set up so that New York and Company can profit from returns.
New York and Company put this pair of jeans back on the sales floor for $49.95. So in essence, they made the original $49.95 off of me, resell the jeans for $49.95. I got $9.99 back and bought another pair of jeans which cost me $16.37. So off of one pair of jeans they made $89.91. Not bad for one sale.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2011
I ordered online for their fantastic sale $100 off if you spent $200. My order was still well over $200. After I completed the order, I got an email to confirm the order. Then about 30 minutes later, I got another email telling me my bank would not authorize and they canceled the whole order. By the time I got a hold of NY & Company today (even though I left a message for them to call me; it never happened), I was told that the shipping address and the billing address were the same. And I needed to use my home address as the billing address. I wanted the order sent to my work address. Evidently, I didn't see the little box that says uncheck if you want to use a different billing address. I never saw that little box. Regardless, I was told to go back online and reorder.
Of course, now I am not getting any of the sale prices or my $100 off that I got yesterday. The total order cost is now $390.00. Yesterday it was $226.58. You would think with modern technology that NY & Company could grab my order number and reprocess it with the correct billing address. No, sorry. I will never order from them again. It’s very disappointing. And their customer service on the phone is terrible. Yes, I didn't get the right box unchecked on my order. But you'd think that NY & Company would want my business and help me to get my error straightened out and honor the same prices I had when I initially made the order. This probably happens a lot.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2011
I ordered online on 11/19/11 for the total amount of $133.06. Everything came in and it didn't fit, so I returned it to the local store. They only refunded me $131.16, a difference of $1.90 in tax. They told me they were unable to refund any additional tax and suggested I call customer service. I did and after hours of phone calls and waiting on hold, I was assured I would receive the credit. Now, 12/1/11 I called in to check on my credit and I was told that it was denied, because the store was supposed to handle it. I explained that at the store where I live, the employees are not trained in how to handle this situation and that I'm tired of getting the runaround. I now, am referred again to the same number, customer service for the store to complain. I awaited their short business hours, 10-4 pm, to wait on hold for hours to be told again that I would receive a credit that I will never get.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2011
On November 25, I placed an online order and received an email back that the bank would not authorize the order and that it was cancelled. I placed an order a second time and the same thing happened. I phoned the bank which showed authorization for both orders. I phoned the company and they state that I cannot place an online order since my profile did not match. I have ordered in the past 60 days with no problems. They also cannot tell me if I was charged or not.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2011
Went to buy my wife (she was with me) some clothes for an interview. The only size that would fit my wife was on the mannequin. I asked a store rep to see if there were any more sizes. She checked and found the mannequin only had the size. She asked if we wanted it. We said she would like to try it on. The rep said she would only take it off if my wife would buy it. How is she supposed to know she wants to buy it without making sure it fits well or anything without trying it on? The lady was so ridiculously lazy! She would rather not make a $60 sale, because she doesn’t want to have to put clothes back on a dummy!
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2011
I was online making an order, after becoming a card member for NY&C within the last week, and now the site crashed. I was entering my payment information and then the screen was white, not giving the continue/submit button as an option. When I tried to log in again, I got a strange computer summary which makes no sense. If this is an indication on how the service will be, I am not interested.
Reviewed July 6, 2011
Since September, New York and Company Credit Card has been billing me for Identity Protection, which I just realized on 7/6/11. I never agreed to this service; and I was informed that I would have had to send a written dispute within 60 days of the charges. I have paid the account in full and closed the account. I also called Identity Protection at 866-802-7621, and cancelled that, as well; because I was told that I had to cancel it separately.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2010
To NY&C executives, I just wanted to let you know about a customer service situation that occurred to me this week at your Edina, MN location.
I was out shopping November 27th, just after Thanksgiving, and I noticed that some of the items I purchased from the Mall of America store on the 20th were now on sale. I asked one of the sales clerks about a price guarantee and was told that I would get the new price as long as my purchase was made within 14 days. Since I made the purchase on the 20th, I produced my receipt and requested a sale price adjustment. The sales person then told me that since I did not bring back the actual items, she could not make an adjustment for me. I asked why since I had my receipt, identification, and my NYC card from which the purchase was made. I also explained that I did not live close to the store. I was told that this was the "policy". I then asked that she check with her manager since I live quite a distance and did not want to drive home to get my merchandise only to return to the store for my price adjustment since I was already here.
The most shocking part was that upon hearing my situation, the manager simply replied "No" to the salesperson. I was not acknowledged nor given any explanation by the manager for her decision. I have done business with many other retail stores and not one has ever required that I bring my merchandise back into the store in order to get a price adjustment. I then had to drive home to get my merchandise and then drive back to the store dealing with holiday traffic, holiday parking and holiday crowds in order to get my price adjustment.
Four hours later, I got back to the store and I got the same cashier. We were able to complete the price adjustment since I now had my merchandise. I also was upset enough with the situation that I returned some of the other items I had purchased from the MoA location. I honestly feel that I might have been a victim of racial discrimination since I am of Hispanic origin. I feel this way since no other retail makes me go through such a process for a simple price adjustment.
I am sure that you know an angry customer tells at least 10 other people about a bad experience, but how many do you think I will tell about this experience? If I was not a victim of racial discrimination and this is truly your policy, I think you might want to think about changing it. I will think twice before doing business with your location next time I am out shopping. I am also considering closing my NYC account since just seeing your card in my wallet reminds me of this experience and makes me upset. I look forward to hearing from you soon in reference to this situation.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2010
I have a similar complaint to the previous poster. On Saturday, September 25, 2010, I went to the retail store located in the Queens Center Mall in Queens (Elmhurst), NY. I purchased 2 pairs of pants, one brown and the other black. The store didn't have my size for the actual style of the black pants that I wanted, so I decided to purchase a different style that I figured I could live with if I didn't find the actual style that I preferred in another location. I used a coupon "spend $75 and get $30 off". On Sunday, September 26, 2010, I decided to go to the Austin Street location in Queens (Forest Hills), NY and was able to find the initial style of the black pants I wanted. To my dismay, I was told that I could exchange the pants but the coupon that was applied the day before would not be applied because the pants were a different style. The value of the coupon was $15. $15 is really not that much in the grand scheme of things. I just find this policy **.
I was going to keep the first pair of black pants I purchased if I didn't find the actual style I really wanted. But basically, if I knew of this policy, I would just not have made the purchase that day if I knew I didn't have the choice to exchange it (with the coupon still being applied) if I was able to find the style I wanted. I've been a loyal New York & Company customer for a long time. All my work pants are from the store, but this policy just rubs me the wrong way. It seems like a very petty thing for the store to implement and an easy way to piss off customers. Like the previous poster said, this is indeed an excellent example of your winning the battle, but losing the war and a very poor business model in my opinion. I called the number on the website to complain and was told the same thing by two women. It's time that I move along to other stores (Banana Republic and Ann Taylor Loft) that now offer "tall/long" pants for women anyway. I was just so used to shopping at New York & Company.
Reviewed June 21, 2010
On 4/26/10, I signed up and was approved for a NY & Company credit card in the store. I made a purchase on the card that day of $77.41. After reviewing the contract, I decided to sign up for paperless statements because World Financial Network National Bank (WNFNNB) who issues the NY & Co. card charges $1 per statement they mail to you. On 5/4/10, before receiving my first statement, I signed up online for paperless statements. I added both email addresses that NY & Co. uses to my address book so that they would not be filtered as spam. The confirmation email I received from NY & Co. thanked me for signing up for paperless statements and informed me that:
"You may receive one more paper statement by mail. If we cannot deliver the e-mail reminder to the e-mail address provided, we will automatically resume mailing paper statements."
By early June 2010, I still had not received either a paper statement or a notification that my statement was ready/due. On 6/7/2010, I went online to view my statement and found I missed the first payment, $10.00, which was due on 5/28/10. I was charged a $20.00 late fee for missing this payment. I promptly called customer service to complain. I was informed that the most they could do was to remove $10.00 of the $20.00 late fee, despite the misleading email that was sent to me stating one way or another I would receive notification that a payment was due. I told them I wanted to close out the account completely over the phone because I did not want to do business with NY & Co. anymore. The CS representative told me paying off my bill over the phone and closing the account had a service charge of $10.00, effectively negating whatever discount I was supposed to receive off the late charge.
I ended up paying my card off online that day, a total of $99.17, and did not receive any discount off of the bill because I did not pay over the phone. I closed my account over the phone, for free, on 6/21/10. I will not do business with NY & Co. anymore because of the misleading nature of their credit card company. I believe that WNFNNB purposely charges their customers a fee for paper statements to then prompt those customers to sign up for paperless billing; they then "forget" to send their customers either e-mail notification a payment is due, or a final paper statement, so that the unsuspecting customer is then charged a late fee for a payment they didn't know they missed.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2009
New York & Company was offering a sale where everything in the store or online was 50% off. Well, I was trying to make a purchase online when the prices all of a sudden changed. Keep in mind the 50% off discount did not end until midnight on 12/21. So therefore, the 50% sale was good until 11:59pm 12/21/2009. When I called the customer service department, I was told that the prices have changed and I explained to her that the prices was not reflecting a 50% discount and she stated that she could not changed the prices. With that being said, I explained to her that this is a form of false advertising because they're stating that the discount is 50% off everything but the prices are not showing 50% off. The coupon was offering coupons within a certain date range and then would not even honor the coupons online or over the phone, but the discounts were being honored in the store. I would like to file a complaint to the store for false advertisement.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2009
Reviewed March 12, 2009
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2007
I received a World Financial Bank Master Card from New York & Company, where I had an inactive credit card. I did not receive (or do not recall receiving) anything to opt out of the Master Card, yet one appeared yesterday with just the activation notice. I know that canceling the account can mess with my credit score. It's one thing if I requested the card and then canceled, but it's quite another considering I don't want and wasn't asked about this one!
New York & Company Company Information
- Company Name:
- New York and Company
- Country:
- United States
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- www.nyandcompany.com