Kmart

So sad they are closing. This location was so easy to park. And five dollar pizza’s. Idk what will be in that location? Hopefully. something good. Lowes was a waste of space lol

Went to Kmart on 1÷27÷16 around 8 pm. There this man he taped his son wrist together. i thought the boy was playing around and used a plastic wrap things to wrap his wrist. I thought the dad was helping him take it off. So i didnt really pay attention because my daughter was talking to me. But one of the worker was watching him so you figure she would had said something to the night manager. Then we was by the luggage area then I seen the tape on the boy wrist and the man was speaking out loud … I TAPED HIS WRIST BECAUSE SO HE WONT TOUCH ANYTHING!!! when we was checking out the man took the taped off the boy. So the whole time no one said anything to him and the worker never do anything. Very disappointed … when I called back to speak to the manager CORNELL he said that it is not Kmart problem. It is the police problem. I asked him the worker that was watching him do it said anything he said no.

So here is the lowdown on the the liquidation sale that started today at this location. Not everything is on sale right now.
Healthcare and beauty, 10% off
School /​office supplies, 25% off
Pet supplies, 30% off (don’t know if it includes food)
Shoes, BOGO
Women’s Clothing, 20% off
Food, 10% off
Toys, 20% off
Not on sale yet:
Housewares
Sporting goods
Went at 7:00 this morning. Only about 25 people waiting to get in. Wandered around for about 40 minutes, spent a total of $ 12.
At 8:30am, I was told that there was a long line of cars waiting to enter the parking lot.
Keep checking back to see what else goes on sale.

This girl named FALILA who works at the register is a total bitch. She rang up my items and my big container who she cant find the bar code she just bang it to the ground like wtf! And she just told me my balance not even asking for my reward card, and when i told her i wanna redeem my points she rolled her at eyes at me and typed my number like so hard at the keyboard! And then i gave her a wrong number so i told her to try my new one and then she got mad, and then mumbling like oh i gotta redo again and then she said she needs a manager to redo all my stuff but she never called one and then after a few seconds i was still staring at her she did it by herself! And after that she grabbed my receipt like so hard it could have been ripped! Its christmas! Wheres the aloha girl?

This Kmart review is in regards to a female manager who was working at the Nimitz location this evening — 12÷11÷15 at approximately 8pm… did not get her name unfortunately. I had seen a Disney Christmas Olaf inflatable on the Kmart website that advertised it as available for a sale price at the Nimitz store that I designated as my local shop via my zip code. I go to the register and it rings up $ 70 more than the advertised price. I show the cashier the price and the availability at this store on the Kmart website via my phone. She brings up the manager. From the very beginning of the interaction, the manager is standing in a defensive posture with a smirk on her face as I calmly point out to her that I had come to the store because of the price on the website (show it to her on my phone). She asks in a sarcastic tone, «What was the price on the shelf?» I responded with explaining to her that it was the last one with no price and it just happened to be on the floor below the shelves of the other inflatables that actually had prices. I asked whether she could honor the price online that got me to come into the store in the first place. She then states in a condescending tone that the prices are different online and that it’s store policy. Before I even get to ask another question for clarification, she interrupts me and states angrily — «You can ask me as many times as you want, the answer is going to be the same!» At that point I realized that I was dealing with an angry, defensive and irrational person where customer service was not her priority as a manager. It became obvious that she lacked the emotional and professional resources to carry out a calm and logical conversation. I then ended the conversation by stating calmly and respectfully that I would be taking my future business elsewhere.
I spend an average of $ 200+ a year on just Christmas decorations alone at Kmart. No more! As a professional in social services who provides customer service and hospitality training, I recommend to the Kmart Corporate Office the following: reassess the customer service skills of your managers and provide them (this one especially) with professional training on customer service and management skills. On the positive side, I now have this Kmart manager to use as an example of poor customer service in the future trainings that I provide.

Sad to say but this place is super sketchy nowadays. We used to come here a lot since it was in such an easy location but after the last time coming here I think it will be our last since I didn’t feel comfortable parking my car here and going inside so instead my wife went inside and I stayed in the car to make sure nothing happened to it. I would definitely not recommend coming here late at night.

I don’t care which Kmart anyone shops at, the workers and the service sucks donkey balls

Kmart Nimitz may be at its worst cause people may say oh cause there are homeless people I’ve always said don’t bother them and they won’t bother you. its all common sense we’ve been thru roughness… only ke akua will judge in anyway but as for today live life as it comes.

Though this Kmart may be closer to Waikiki and Kamuki neighborhoods than the nearest Target, I prefer to avoid shopping here. The whole company needs to renovate and give all of their stores some kind of face-​lift. Not really a big fan of Kmart in general. Service isn’t all that great and I have noticed often only one or two registers open at any given time.

FYI: this Kmart location close at 10pm and not 11pm.
Tip: if you are going to spend 10.00 or more, get the booklet at front of store, there is a coupon for free «I Love Kmart» tote bag. You can pack lots of stuff in that bag. It is a big tote bag, perfect since the no plastic bag ban is in effect.
Strange, another FYI: Kmart still has plastic bags, for 5 cents if you don’t have your reusable bags.
From reading a few reviews (esp. Fran C.‘s review) & from experience. This Kmart is more on the ghetto side, but I will bypass this & giving this Kmart location, 4 stars!
Here are my reasons:
Kmart has saved me many times, when I needed grocery items & household items.
I pop in really quick and was able to get the items I needed and I was able to save money since the items I got were very cheap.
All the times I’m at Kmart, I always find a good clearance deal.
I always stop here to get my produce, ex, Chinese cabbage is cheap, (got 2 cabbage 2.25) head cabbage for 2.25.(I always pick the heavy ones.) broccoli, 16 ounce bag for 1.99. The veggies are already packaged. They also have string beans, eggplant, ginger, and fruits as well. The produce are from Aloun Farms.
Kmart’s shop your way rewards program, sign up for card, points do add up and you will be on your way to redeeming those points.
Little Ceasars, convenient if you want to grab a quick bite after your shopping, but just don’t eat it there. — no tables to eat and you do not want to hang in the parking lot.
I’ve never had a problem with cashier or manager. They are all friendly to me!
*Flashback Fridays: (since today is Friday) I remember when Kmart first opened, I was in high school. My senior year, I was so excited as this store was Hawaii’s first Kmart. I actually cut class, missed school to attend grand opening. Wow! That was 20 years ago!
Don’t let the other bad reviews scare you from coming here, it’s actually not bad. Just go in get what you need and leave asap, you will be fine!
Please support Kmart, I hope Kmart is not going to close.
Mahalo Kmart for saving me (time & money) with the stuff I needed to get.
Another tip: look for their ad in Midweek, if you don’t have Sunday’s newspaper

If you every choose to go to Kmart, may I suggest if you live in town to go the Stadium Mall Kmart. The only reason why I say this, is for your own personal safety!
I’m not a big fan of Kmart, but once in a blue moon I straggle into this local Kmart because I see something on sale that I need.
Unfortunately for me, since I live in town… the closest Kmart in proximity from my house is the Kmart in downtown, just across the street from the IHS.
Gang, if you choose to shop here… there are a few rules that you should be aware of -
1. Try to shop here during the daylight hours… don’t come at night.
And for you folks that look vulnerable, or a potential victim… don’t come here at all!
2. Park your car as close to the front entrance of the building as possible… don’t park your car by the entrance of the parking lot (edge of the parking lot where the homeless & criminals hang out).
3. Don’t leave anything of value sitting in your car that is visible… in fact, better off not leaving any kind of crap in your car that is visible.
4. If you shop at this Kmart… if some stranger approaches you, and is up to no good… make sure you let them know if they do try to do anything… there will be serious consequences for their actions.
Okay…so if are clear about the rules, then I would say it’s probably okay to shop here… just be safe gang!
When I do come to Kmart, I find myself looking at — automotive stuff, doggie stuff, tools, and snack stuff… but tonight I was just here to buy a trash can, as my old trash can was all bus up.
Made a beeline to the back of the store, got what I needed, and headed straight to the check out line. Wot a deal! Just $ 20.00 bucks plus tax got me this new trash can with wheels!

Kmart– Nimitz
Not too long ago I stopped at Kmart for just picking up something not very important.
I parked my car in the lot. I get out and start walking towards the front door. On my way a woman is walking in front of me.
A man runs past me and grabs the woman’s purse and runs towards the front door — where there is a security guard supposedly.
If I wasn’t a scruffy looking man– I would not walk into this store day or night.
How do they expect tourists to visit their store? There are more than a few rows of tourist nick nacks but there is also HIS across the street and no police stationed right there to assist normal shoppers getting to the door safely.
There are many issues — but those on drugs or who have mental issues need more assistance than sitting in a Kmart parking lot– it just begs for trouble and at least 1 day I saw more than I wanted.
After that– I really don’t want to spend $ 20, let alone $ 200, on anything important in case someone decides that they need it more than I do.
Yes– Sears and they have a partnership. But it really doesn’t matter if all the stuff is normal and nondescript.
They have small brands like Cathy Ireland and now Selena Gomez. I know they are trying but it so seems like a death spiral for both this store that is so not happy and the company in general.
Anything beyond buying ivory soap or normal shampoo– I really hesitate to buy from here.

This K-​Mart is in the most sketch area of town but there’s nothing sketch about it! The employees are very nice. They were able to check on a item for me that I saw in the weekly ad and let me know if it was still available and it still was when I got to the store. I appreciated them going to look for it and letting me know! The makeup is always on sale for deep discounts, especially after a holiday so ladies go shopping for cosmetics at K-​Mart before you go anywhere else! The cashiers are sweet and there’s always parking.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
worst experience EVER!
This was partially my fault because I didn’t read the signs above. Although, in my opinion, they were hard to see upon entering the store. Anyways, I just felt like this situation could’ve been handled better.
I had ordered something online, and was coming in to pick it up at the store. The email didn’t say where to pick up the item, so I went straight for customer service. Waited 15 minutes in line, then the clerk tells me to go to layaway that was «straight ahead.»
I walk over to a sign that said «layaway payment» because that was straight ahead and it was the jewelry counter. I was thinking that they couldn’t be holding my things there, but I didn’t even get a chance to ask the clerk. She was helping someone for at least ¹⁵⁄₂₀ minutes. She didn’t even acknowledge that I was standing there. Not even a «I’ll be right with you» or «Did you want to see something?» NOTHING. So I wait for her to finish with her customer and then another clerk comes in from break. It looks as if she clocks in and then she goes to the other lady. I’m only standing right there and yet she doesn’t even acknowledge me! HELLO!
Then the first clerk tells her «Go help her.» So then I knew she knew I was standing there. Irritated. Finally I get help and tell her that I was sent here to pick up an online order. The girl that was helping another customer turns around and says «oh, for that you gotta go to the back of the store. Sorry!»
Hello, you could’ve saved me 20 minutes!
Finally I get to where I need to be and there was one nice clerk to call someone over since it looked like he was punching out. Hence the one star for the only good customer service. Gosh, the ladies at the jewelry counter… Shake my head and roll my eyes.
This store definitely needs some training on customer service. Happy holidays people.

Improving customer service. They are actually greeting customers now except in their tech/​gaming department.
Prices are okay.
They need a garden department.
Location is terrible. Some customers might get scared because of the houseless loitering in the parking lot.

After playing «homeless, axe murderer, serial killer or mugger» on my way into the store, I was greeted by the strong stench of body odor and bodily fluids. Not to be deterred from my mission at hand, I grabbed what I needed and went straight to the register hoping to make it out alive.
The woman in front of me had accumulated enough reward points to get her purchase for free, and the cashier asked her if she would like to make a donation to St Jude’s, she happily took out a donation, however he had closed out her transaction too soon and rather than leaving it at that, he proceeded to tell her that St Jude’s has «too much money, are too rich» and «don’t need her money» I’m sorry but I’m pretty sure even the coldest hearted person can agree that money for sick kids is a good thing. But you know the cashier at K-​Mart is suddenly the expert on charitable giving.
Other than the fact that the cashier was a giant ahole, the store is generally not in the best of shape or clean, but prices are good for what I went in there for.
I definitely do not make it a habit to shop here and much prefer to give my money to stores like Target who give back to their local communities AND don’t have dickheads working the register.

I have very mixed feelings about this place. Kmart in general is my favorite big-​box store (Walmart and Target are evil, not that that stops me from going). I’ve always had an affinity for going, so obviously when I moved here, this has become one of my go-​to places for general housing needs.
What I like: the toy section, housewares, seasonal (holiday/​decorations), and the pharmacy. Kmart is the only big store that understands collector toys and gets in on that market. I buy various things for my apartment here often, usually at good/​sale prices. Holiday items like decorations, candy, makeup, etc., are always on sale for the early-​bird and even more so after the holiday has passed. I also like the pharmacy and the pharmacists specifically. They’re genuinely friendly and helpful people. I get my flu shot here every year (a $ 5 gift card is a free bonus). Kmart just has that nostalgic feel for me. One other bonus: the Little Caesars Pizza place in the store– it always smells delicious and is one of the only ones in the city!
What I dislike: It’s dirty. The restrooms are frequented by the homeless men that hang around outside near the men’s shelter. I feel like no matter what the custodial staff does, these are some scary bathrooms. The area around the store is dangerous and filthy, for the same reason as above. Things aren’t always in stock. Prices are higher than the mainland, and despite their price-​match policy of their own website, I always have to fight the manager to get things a normal price. Also, items are often open and half-​stolen, so you have to check everything before purchase.
This is truly a mixed bag– basically, if I’m in the area I’ll stop by!

I haven’t been to a Kmart since I was young, so we decided to go and check it out. I remember it being an awesome store with good deals, but not anymore. I feel like most of the stuff there is overpriced and the store is kind of dirty looking. Some of the same stuff I have seen at Walmart at a much lower price.
I suggest to just go to Walmart or Safeway for your shopping needs.

This location is found near Dole Cannery, across of the homeless shelter & Salvation Army off of Nimitz. So you’ll surely see a lot of homeless people hanging around here.
I personally love Kmart cause there are times where I do find some things cheaper here than Walmart, and the whole point system cause I’m able to get even more discount. The only reason why I always come to this location is the fact that it’s the closest to my house. I hate how it’s practically impossible to find any associates when you need them, and they’re always in a grouchy mood whenever you ask them for help. One of the managers always tries to BS me when I mention when something’s rung up wrong, and tells me that it’s not sale when it is.
Their price labeling sucks. I was SUUPER excited to see that they had licensed character pajama pants on sale so I grabbed two and when I get to the register, they said it’s not on sale, it’s only on a certain colored tag. I told them that there’s a WHOLE RACK full of the same kind I found the pants on and it was under the sign that said it was on sale, but didn’t specify if was only on certain items. Usually at this point, a manager would just give the discount after verifying that it is on the sale rack, but she still was firm on it and I told her to forget it.
Like I said, I only come here cause the location is near my house but if I’m willing to make the drive I’ll drive to the Salt Lake location.

Very poor customer service. This location is like a ghost town, no ones around; customers or workers… The atmosphere is a little weird and depressing. Everything is overpriced with items in the wrong places. We asked to find the price checker machine and instead of the guy showing us where or offering to price check for us just told us where to find it. Luckily I know what a «mid way» is so we could find it. Just a bad shopping experience altogether, we bought nothing.
If I could rate this location a –5, I would!