Alternative Retail | Santa Ana, CA

Place was pretty huge and zumiez warehouse sale was nice. Found tons of clothes for cheap, although there weren’t many hates or beanies. Most were the same ones and were nice in my opinion

Excellent items. Great sale. Very helpful staff. Sorry its taken me so long to discover this store.....I'll be back for sure! Pistol

Found some cool shoes here ! I bought some high top high platform converse in Italy for $120 dollars.. They got ruined Then I showed up here, They had the same pair for $35. Wow 😍🙏

Got there hours early for a Zumiez warehouse sale, and the entire time i was waiting and before anyone else arrived, I peeked inside and a ton of workers had bags and were picking and taking the best, most expensive items, and going out to their cars with them before the event started. By the time we were let in, there wasn't a whole lot of decent stuff left and I drove so far and waited seemingly for nothing. This isn't a one-time thing either, same thing happened last time. It's a bummer that they wouldn't list that fact somewhere, not even in terms of service otherwise I wouldn't have wasted my time getting there so early along with everyone else. I'd hate to complain, but I'm sure you can get my disappointment.

Came for the RVCA warehouse sale. Very organized! Lined up for our 12pm tickets at 11:40 and we were the first in line. They gave everyone a wristband after checking QR code tickets. Let everyone in right on time and plenty of cashiers for checkout. Prices were 50-60% off MSRP and got some great deals on sweatshirts and pants. Will definitely be back.

Love it here. They often have a great selection for men.

To the BÉIS sale "Door Queen" This review would have been 2 starts. However becuase of her we give it 20 starts! My name is Bella Allen, the Administrator and Founder of the “BÉIS Addicts” Facebook group, and I’m here to give a huge shoutout to the dynamic woman managing the door at the sample sale this summer. Let me tell you this woman is the heartbeat of the entire operation. Without her, things fall apart. The way she handles that door, controls the lines, and manages Standby holders is unmatched. She’s efficient, assertive, and knows her job inside out. It’s like watching a well oiled machine in action! I’ve been coming to these sales for years, and when she’s on duty, everything runs smoothly. But when she’s not there? It’s pure chaos. Lines are a mess, people wait far longer than necessary, and the entire experience takes a hit. I saw firsthand how the standby line didn’t move for an hour and a half without her there, leaving people waiting in the heat without shade or water. It doesn’t reflect well on the brand, and it’s frustrating for everyone. Inside, It was tough to navigate, and throwing popular suitcases into a sea of eager shoppers, watching people scramble like piranhas, was not just unprofessional it could be a huge liability. At one point, I even jumped in to help the stock team organize the luggage so people could grab what they wanted without the chaos. I suggested a better, safer method moving the luggage distribution to the back of the building. By Saturday, I was happy to see the changes implemented, making things run much smoother. Another issue was line backing up into the luggage area, causing people to get bumped and pushed people crossing back in fourth with their hands full was difficult. For the next sale, I highly recommend rerouting the line so it doesn’t interfere with shoppers. I understand managing this event is no easy task. As a former event planner for 25 years, handling everything from the Emmys, Oscars, Teen Choice Awards and Golden Globes Gifting Lounges, I understand how many moving parts are involved. Back to the lady at the door is doing the equivalent of running a red carpet and managing press and media, and she’s doing it flawlessly. She deserves major kudos and a million raise from the company! I’m happy to volunteer any hours needed for future events. Best of luck at the next sale, and keep rocking it! Bella

This is the original location in Santa Ana off the freeway before they expanded and added a second location in Tustin. Alternative Retail used to be more low-key a couple years ago but I think they went more viral on the socials so it's typically packed. I follow them on IG and subscribe to their email updates for the latest. Email is easiest because you can sign up for free tickets for the rotating pop-up's. My faves are Vuori and Brixton. Vuori gets SOLD OUT QUICK because it's the hottest ticket item. When it comes to these warehouse sales in general just make sure to INSPECT INSPECT INSPECT. Sometimes the items may be faulty, for example have marks or be missing a button or the wrong size and label. For payment they take cards except AMEX. My best advice is to go on the first weekday and first thing in the morning! They do replenish but the most coveted items get sold out QUICK. AR is also great for those summer items if you're not looking to spend a lot and you still want "name brands." For example, swim suits for men and women, SoCal beachy/surfer/skateboarder brands.

I only usually come here for the Vuori warehouse sale and the last few times have been a letdown. They are really strict about having your ticket for the sale. Make sure you have the ticket ready and arrive on time. They only give you a one hour window to shop. You are limited to 10 items per person. They do try to restock some new items earlier in the day but it varies. The most recent sale, there were a lot of cheap looking windbreakers, awful looking shorts for men, and lots of wide leg pants for women. There weren't any joggers or leggings in sight. The prices went up a bit since 2024! Be prepared to dig through racks and grab what you can. The first day of the sale is always the best.

I've worked in some capacity of merchandise all my life; textiles, manufacturing, screen printing, etc. I love a brand wholesale experience when I get a chance. And so do my kids! :D I forget how I stumbled across my 1st Alternative Retail on Eventbrite. Probably a happy algorithm that I manifested; lol. AR has 2 locations in Santa Ana & Tustin. Everything is apx 50-60% from what I can gather. Current and last season surplus. Some of the customers scream resellers but to each their own. Things I bought: @Herschel sale: Simpsons x Herschel backpack $35, bifold wallet $15, camo insulated metal tumbler $10-15(?), Simpsons baseball snapback $15. Luggage and sunglasses looked nice but I didn't buy them. Hubs got sunglasses. @Volcom sale: fitted cap $15, boys button up $20, boys sweatshirt $20, boys sandals $15; super spongy/shock absorbent! This week is Olukai. Next week is someone else. Bylt, Quiksilver, and Roxy have been brands in the past. It's worth a gander if you're in the area. Tickets are free on Eventbrite; find RA and follow them!! I've never had a problem getting my time slot on tickets but if it is sold out, you can go and wait in the standby. People typically line up and they let you in at the start of each hour...so you really don't need to get in line 30 mins in advance! The last time I showed up at 4:40, knowing the 4:00 crowd had started thinning out. I walked right in through the standby and took less than 20 mins to shop & get out. Highly recommend for your discounted retail therapy needs!!

Employees are very courteous and helpful. Was a breeze to checkout. Plenty of stock with great prices! Was very organized.

To the BÉIS door Queen My name is Bella Allen, the Administrator and Founder of the "BÉIS Addicts" Facebook group, and I'm here to give a huge shoutout to the dynamic woman managing the door at the sample sale this summer. Let me tell you this woman is the heartbeat of the entire operation. Without her, things fall apart. The way she handles that door, controls the lines, and manages Standby holders is unmatched. She's efficient, assertive, and knows her job inside out. It's like watching a well oiled machine in action! I've been coming to these sales for years, and when she's on duty, everything runs smoothly. But when she's not there? It's pure chaos. Lines are a mess, people wait far longer than necessary, and the entire experience takes a hit. I saw firsthand how the standby line didn't move for an hour and a half without her there, leaving people waiting in the heat without shade or water. It doesn't reflect well on the brand, and it's frustrating for everyone. Inside, It was tough to navigate, and throwing popular suitcases into a sea of eager shoppers, watching people scramble like piranhas, was not just unprofessional it could be a huge liability. At one point, I even jumped in to help the stock team organize the luggage so people could grab what they wanted without the chaos. I suggested a better, safer method moving the luggage distribution to the back of the building. By Saturday, I was happy to see the changes implemented, making things run much smoother. Another issue was line backing up into the luggage area, causing people to get bumped and pushed people crossing back in fourth with their hands full was difficult. For the next sale, I highly recommend rerouting the line so it doesn't interfere with shoppers. I understand managing this event is no easy task. As a former event planner for 25 years, handling everything from the Emmys, Oscars, Teen Choice Awards and Golden Globes Gifting Lounges, I understand how many moving parts are involved. Back to the lady at the door is doing the equivalent of running a red carpet and managing press and media, and she's doing it flawlessly. She deserves major kudos and a million raise from the company! I'm happy to volunteer any hours needed for future events. Best of luck at the next sale, and keep rocking it!

This is a warehouse sale store. You usually have to reserve a ticket to go in (for free) or stand and wait in the standby line. Alternative retail has you enter by timed on your ticket and you only have that hour to spend. Parking was free. The items in the warehouse were hit or miss. I went for weekend 2 of beis and 2 other brands. If you were there for the weekender, totes, and some backpacks and pet carriers that was your chance. Parking is free. Prices were about 50% off (at least for the weekender)

I came to the Zumiez Warehouse Sale here in Santa Ana today and I thought it was pretty cool. They had a good selection of clothes but the only things was that I saw too many of the same shirts. I got 3 shirts for $8 each, not bad. I will definitely come back for more Warehouse Sales.

Not a big selection. My sons and I only went for clothes for them. The shirts were all bright colored, very few black or maroon shirts. They had some nice men's hats. I'm disappointed that I drove over an hour for 15 mins of shopping. I was hoping they'd have more stuff. Prices are pretty good

Keep coming back for their Vuori Warehouse Sales and always find it well organized, and leave with some great finds at discounted prices. There is usually a line for ticket holders and a "standby" line for non-ticket holders. They're very punctual and always let us in at our designated time. So glad Alternative Retail is so close to home!

I always find really good quality items at a GREAT price here! I love coming here for the beanies that they have near the check-out line. They are only $10 and have been the best quality beanies I've ever found with really cute muted colors. I also love the RICHER POORER brand they carry here. I've purchased about 6 of their organic cotton shirts/tanks for $5-$10 and 3 pairs of men's socks for only $3!!! They are of such good quality and are the softest, most sturdy pair of socks I own! I purchased a set for my boyfriend and one for myself. They also have a sister building across the parking lot. It's about a 1-minute walk. I walked over there for their Splendid Warehouse sale. Items here are pricier, in the $100 range, but you'll find everything for significantly less. I purchased these tan sweatpants for $20. They are 100% cotton and are so soft and comfy. I love the way they look as well! Every time I check out here, I always have to clarify the pricing with the cashier because it just seems too good to be true.

First time coming here (for the zumiez warehouse sale), and had a great experience. You reserve a one hour time slot via event brite, and they scan the QR code upon entering and given a wrist band & are offered to take clear plastic bags to put your selected items in. There was a large selection of items, fairly organized, with clothing all on racks arranged by size and type. Shoes were in boxes on tables and arranged by size. Socks, beanies and bags were hung on displays on the surrounding walls. Employees were friendly, including security who was at the door checking receipts when leaving. Cash and card were accepted.

So disappointing, 50% off is not warehouse prices especially when they're is a horrible selection and cheaper on line. I feel this is not a great way to shop especially when there are so many dammages and you can't return or try it on. Alternative could do better!

Attended a warehouse sale for Vuori products and I was surprised by the organization of the event. Based on their website, you have to book a time to shop for up to 1 hour through Eventbrite. Initially, the Eventbrite tickets that were "reserved" seem like a gimmick to project how many attendees may actually show up to their sale, but Alternative Retail actually used the tickets to confirm that a customer had arrived within a slotted time. Customers that arrived earlier than their booked time or did not have a ticket reservation at all were asked to wait outside. This made me feel good about actually booking and showing up at the reserved time, as we were allowed in after scanning our virtual ticket on the phone. The Vuori selection was really good and they had the typical variety of clothing. There was other random non-Vuori merchandise near the register and walls, but I guess it doesn't hurt the business to add some items of their own to include in the sale? My only recommendation is to get in early on the sales (obviously) and to make sure to reserve a time and actually show up if you don't want to end up waiting. Parking is easy, crowds are not too bad, and they definitely seem well-staffed that they can accommodate all the guests that do come through.

Went for a Dakine sale today and what I saw was a bunch of Fox sports items for MotoSports. Felt like I got baited and switched. Complete waste of time and there was nothing good except a $20 skateboard and a really nice Asian dude at the cash register. Seriously..... you can't waste people's time like that. I think there was like one box of Dakine backpacks. Thinking about it just gets me more upset as I moved meetings around so I could make this event. So irresponsible.

Super overrated depending which warehouse sale you're going for. I've been to the Franki's Bikinis and also the Zumies sales. Both of these had an underwhelming selection of good finds. It's a lot of throwaway stuff with cringey patterns that obviously wouldn't sell well at full price. Franki's Bikinis - bikini section super disorganized and couldn't find a single matching set. Sizes are everywhere and prints are horrific. I did enjoy looking at the other parts of the store where I found some nice clothing from Saturdays NYC, but these were full price and not part of the sale. Happened to have Element completes for a good price on this day too. Zumies - organized a bit better in terms of sizing and category, but felt like the runt of the litter. I went on day 2 of the sale, so I can't imagine how bad the selection is on day 5. Complete skateboard prices went up $30 dollars since the Franki's sale and the board brands weren't even as good as Element. Weird. Price chart isn't advertised well enough. There's like 2 signs showing the prices so I spent an hour browsing and putting items back on the rack. The tags are left on so I thought a few pairs of pants were $45 dollars, until I saw the signage that all pants are $20. If you're still eager to check it out, best bet is probably to try to come for a sale from a lesser known brand. Zumies attracted lots of attention.

Great and helpful staff! This place always hosts awesome warehouse sales like Quiksilver, RVCA, Roxy, and more! They have advanced tickets so it doesn't get too crowded and lines are never super long. They also have their own sale items like Mexican blankets, water bottles, sunglasses, and more! Parking is always plentiful too

Just got back from the Roxy/Quicksilver sale. Very clean and organized with friendly staff. Bought a couple of backpacks which were a great deal at $20 each. Great quality!

Came by this morning for the L Space warehouse sale, spent $78 in total there and left with 6 items! Not too bad.

Good business would recommend but it can be chaotic and disorganized at times. Fair prices for the brands. Not dirt cheap but half off or more of retail.

Spend a ton of money and the refuse to let you use the their bathrooms and say go elsewhere.

Beach Bunny Warehouse Sale. Need I say more? The items here were actually cheaper than what I remember at the Sample Sales in Irvine. Bikini separates were $15 each. Coverups and one pieces were $25. There were some coveted pieces that weren't in desirable sizes, but they had some pretty decent finds here for all size ranges. Plus, I was able to find matching sets because most items were hung instead of thrown in boxes. Not as much coveted items like the previous Beach Bunny sales at the Irvine location. Aside from swimwear they also sold jewelry, sunglasses, authentic free trade Mexican blankets, and other clothing brands like Beach Riot, Tavik, BB Dakota, and a few other brands. Parking was easy since it's in a lot but I came when there wasn't a huge crowd. They take cards and cash. The staff here were great! Shout out to all those hardworking individuals who can deal with the chaos! I'm always so appreciative of retail staff.

came for the luxury warehouse sale which quickly sold out. I was shocked to see that prices were still quite high and the selection was less than stellar. I've also been for the nixon sale which was actually alot better. Parking is ample all around. not sure I would drive a distance to come to one of these sales. come with lots of patience to sift through items!

this place is the best place to go and get bikinis and anything on sale. Recently, I just went to the O'Neill warehouse sale and let me tell you it was 100% worth it. I got a bikini set for $24. And some coverups as well. The workers are super nice and they're constantly restocking to make sure that you get what you want. The ticket system is super easy and I've never had a problem getting in. The reason why I gave four out of five stars it's just because sometimes it can get a little crowded but that's just personally my opinion. Make sure to follow their Instagram they are super active and they keep you updated all the time.

Rude employees who scold you for hanging up an item to take a photo (no dressing rooms and no returns.) Meanwhile kids are running around playing tag and customers were bringing their pets in. I was hoping to buy 18 dresses for an upcoming performance and needed to have it approved by a coworker (hence the photo). After the scolding I moved away from the area to a nearby table to gather my things and organize the hangers but the worker followed me and said "nothing on the tables," telling me there was no where I could set anything down in the whole store. I explained that i just needed to gather and organize and it would only take a second but he just stood there watching me struggle to carry all the items I had selected. I would have spent over $500 but instead left feeling disappointed and won't be back.

Great space for sample sales! It's very well run, be sure to have your ticket ready and you will be inside in no time. Plenty of parking, prices are about 70% off. Worth checking out.

Started coming here last year when I stumbled across an ad for Alternative Retail on Facebook. Sales change every 1-2 weeks and often include unsold merchandise from previous weeks' sales with even deeper discounts. I've noticed that new merchandise is typically unpacked in stages throughout the weekend which is a great way to keep customers coming back though the weekend. Most of the sales aren't ridiculously crowded. However, the Tom's sale last year had sold out of most women's smaller sizes and styles by Saturday afternoon. Like other reviewers have said, they do have fitting rooms on site, but you can only try on 3 items at a time. There are also warnings against bringing large bags/backpacks and wearing items by the brand on sale. Pro Tip: product is sometimes discounted further throughout the weekend, so the best deals are often found on Sundays. Overall, I'm glad I found Alternative Retail and will continue to return for solid bargains.

For the first time, I went to an Asics warehouse sale about 3-4 years ago. Of course, they didn't have any of the sneaker styles I wanted. I ended up getting mostly socks. Big deal, driving 45 minutes one-way to get socks! I also bought a vest and leggings, which I never really ended up wearing. I probably wouldn't have bought them if I had seen them in a local store of mine. I guess I wanted to buy something at the time to make the long commute and hassle seem worth it. So overall, this entire experience was more of a waste for me since it was a far drive meaning I wasted time AND gas AND I bought things I probably never would have otherwise. The only thing is that I got a few good quality items for a little cheaper, but it still wasn't that cheap.

I came here this past weekend for the ASICS warehouse sale but didn't think it was worth the drive or the hype. FYI- I am from LA area but was about 10 miles away meeting up with a friend. You can only try 3 items at once. They don't want you wearing ASICS items just out of fear you might be stealing (sigh- imagine going to a Nike store being required to wear anything but Nike?) Upon check out, they tightly wrap your bag and they check your receipt at the door. Prices and selection was mediocre at best. I am quite picky about what I run in so cheap shoes doesn't matter as much as comfort -- no, I didn't see any gel kayanos. Most of the shoes were a bit flashy and more for casual use. I wasn't impressed by their clothing selection as I have seen other brands with additional features (for example Under Amour which has UPF protection for some of their long sleeves). I found one shirt and went on with my day. If I didn't know anything about ASICS, I would have been disappointed with the brand. I think you can find more options (though not ASICS) at an outlet or discounted retailer like Ross / Tj Maxx etc in your area.

My bestie informed me that there was a Herschel warehouse sale, so we signed up for our free tickets. They were only allowing a limited capacity for each hour. The staff were all wearing mask. There was plexiglass that separates staff n customers. They had hand sanitzer out at every check out stand, clear social distancing markers on the floor. Everything was fairly organized. There were sooooooooooo many tables with bins full of different sizes of backpacks, tote bags, duffle bags, fanny packs, mens n womens wallets, crossbody bags, small satchels, clear bags, laptop cases, eye mask, travel slippers, neck pillows, change mats, flip flops, kid sunglasses, water bottles in all kinds of fun patterns, prints n styles. Displays full of adult sunglasses n some watches. There were racks n racks of tanks, tees, long sleeves, sweaters, shirts, jackets, rain coats and windbreakers. More racks of shorts, pants, leisure pants, boxers. Walls full of all kinds of fun patterned and super colorful socks. There were dad baseball caps, bucket hats, trucker hats, flat rimmed hats in so many awesome patterns. Shelves full of throw blankets, beanies, scarves. There were also luggages, roll away totes in soft n hard shells. David greeted me when it was my turn to check out. He was kind, funny n had a great personality n such awesome customer service. He told he all the prices for each item as he scanned them, since there were no price tags but price stands at each table. But everyone was moving everything from one place to another. It was warm in there n I was exhausted from going thru all the bins, but he made my visit all worth it. I signed up for their email on upcoming warehouse sales n I will definitely be back.

Popped in here for the Prana warehouse sale. I don't know who else uses this space, but the Prana deals were very good. For guys, there was not a ton of selection for the more typical active sizes, but there were lots in the XS-S and XL+, as well as plenty of options if you have short legs. The set up was typical of warehouse sales, lots of racks of clothing with a few changing rooms. I spent $25 on a $90 pair of pants, but I could only find one pair in my preferred 34/34 or 35/34 size that was also in a color I could wear without too many laughs in my direction. A good deal on a good brand.

My family and I have been to quite a few of their sales including Melin, Herschel, Designer Name Brands and most importantly Vuori! I've been to the last two Vuori's. You need a ticket, I dont know what the capacity is set on Event Brite per hour slot, but they go very quickly. You do have to be on it, as soon as you receive the notification through the app. The prices are obviously better than retail, but it's not dirt cheap, in the range of 40-60% off. I was just telling my cousin that we leave all our financial morals at the door and go ham on every item Vuori carries! The quality is amazing, lots of current season items and the quality is beautiful! We are obsessed! They are final sale items, so examine each item carefully before purchasing. Some of the re-labeled items are incorrectly sized. I have seen a few "defective" items. I can't imagine the volume of items they have on pallets in the back, but they do bring out more stuff as the hours and days go on. They could bring out more stuff faster... hehe There are two locations, both have decent parking and easily accessible. They scan your ticket, wristband you and will let you in at the top of the hour. They usually let some stand by in on the 30- but you only get 30 minutes to shop. That line gets pretty long and people wait for hours. Karina is very pleasant, which always makes spending money a better experience! I recognize her face from each event and she is always smiling, willing to answer questions and is professional. She actually likes her job! I totally appreciate a hard worker- those are definitely hard to come by now adays.

This hidden jewel is absolutely a fantastic idea by rip curl and the other brands in its collective I spent 120$ and got my son about 10 shirts and bottoms and me a pair of board.

I would barely call this a sale, I went to the Frankie's bikinis sale and bikini tops and bottoms were $30 each. Going online to Frankie's website or revolve or Nordstrom rack or saks off fifth or tj max has Frankie's bikinis cheaper. This is not a "warehouse sale"

Unfortunately, today I had an experience here that was disappointing and embarrassing. This location is currently having a sale for Cuts Clothing through the weekend. Yesterday I went to the location and purchased 12 shirts /sweaters with no issue. So today I decided to go back and purchase 12 more. But I made the "mistake" of wearing a shirt from the same brand that they are currently selling. Normally this is not an issue in apparel stores, however, as I was checking out to pay for my items, one of the workers (maybe the manager, i forgot his name but he had what sounded like an Australian accent) came to the register and said "did you put the shirt you came in the store with in your bag".... basically accusing me of stealing the shirt I had on. This was troublesome because I saw several other people in the store shopping who were wearing the same brand shirt but not being questioned. As a man of color (the only one in the store at that time) wearing a bright colored green/yellow shirt, I can't help but to feel as if I was being singled out. I can see where there might be some confusion but the guys accusatory approach was much less than desirable and again embarrassing. I explained to him that I had come into the store with the shirt I had on and that I had purchased it before today. He then went and asked the security guard if he remembered if I came in with the shirt on and the security guard said "no". So he came back to the register and said "ill take your word for it, its just weird that your shirt is wrinkled like its new..." So I paid and walked out the store. Luckily I was able to get a picture of the receipt I had from the purchases I made yesterday so I went back into the store to show this guy that I actually did make the purchase and that I did not steal. I shouldn't have to defend myself for wearing a shirt I PAID for. I spent a lot of money there and don't need to steal a $12 shirt. Needless to say they will he losing a lot of business in the future. I hope Cuts Clothing is aware of this terrible customer service as well.

I came here for the "LuLlu's sale which is a women's boutique style clothing. I arrived an hour before they opened on a Thursday and had to wait an hour just to get in. Everyone was given a bracelet which allowed us a limited time in the warehouse. When I finally got in, the place was a MESS! Clothes thrown on the floor, sizes mixed up and lots of empty hangers. There were 40 people deep waiting for a dressing room and another 40 people waiting at the checkout line. It took me 80 minutes to drive from Oceanside. I found a couple items, not exactly my size as I was unable to try them on as we were only allowed in the warehouse for so long. It was an experience but I probably won't attend another sale at this warehouse as it was a total ZOO! They didn't have enough employees to re- stock and handle the HUGE crowd that showed up to shop. Disappointing...

Besides some of the people working there appear to be on drugs/seem to truly hate life once and a while you can find steals. A lot of sample shit and miserable employees lol.

I love going shopping all year long for my family and friends. I love not paying retail prices for last season's merchandise. I can get name brands for less the cost you would at any major retailers.

Came for the L Space and Brixton Warehouse Sale today and it was amazing. Bikinis were $20 for the bottoms, $20 for the tops when they're usually anywhere from $70-$100 each on the L Space website. Got a top for $25 that retails at $125 from them as well. All bikinis were organized into bins by size. Brixton had racks of clothing by size and gender. Very organized. Employees were very efficient at the register and also very efficient with putting back all of the clothes that people didn't want anymore. I will absolutely be coming back.

Love coming here. Everyone is so nice, and the sales are awesome :) I keep an eye on their instagram and that helps keep in the know of what sales they have each week!!

Came here for the Asics warehouse sale - I was hoping for a little more variety and inventory but maybe I went too late in the day (after 5pm). There wasn't so much inventory. It was like going through the sales rack at the mall. Prices were decent - hard to tell if it really was a good sale price since most was labeled with MSRP prices. Found a few good stuff to walk away with but not too much. I don't know if they were restocking throughout the day but it wasn't low either. Was hoping for more shoe options and after shifting through I was able to find a decent pair that wasn't overly bright with vibrant colors. It's worth checking out but doesn't have a whole lot to see.

Great experience, especially for a first timer. Friendly helpful staff. Know your sizes in the brand before you go...

The first time I went to Alternative Retail was for the Prana sample sale. Everything was super organized and the staff is really friendly. I went back for the BB Dakota sample sale and scored some great deals! The nice thing is that they have communal dressing rooms available. :) Everything is final sale, so try things on. Happy shopping!

place sucks. so first off its a "sample sale" everything is picked over. wanted some shoes but they didnt have my size. i think its funny how people go nits for these sales.

The most organized sample sales I've ever been too. Great prices on great brands, and they showcase new brands each week.

I went here for the first time today for the Toms shoes warehouse sale. I kept seeing an ad pop up on my Facebook, had today off and free and needed to get started on my Christmas shopping done so I figured why not. I drove out from Long Beach and it was worth the drive in my opinion. It was pretty easy to find the building with minor effort as they had small signs around the parking lot. I had to park further away but not super far, just a couple lanes over by the gym. At the door you couldn't bring anything larger than a small purse and couldn't wear Toms products inside the store (which is understandable in my opinion). You are given a large plastic bag to carry your purchases and are set free. They have I would say about 20 varying styles and colors of women's and men's shoes and about 50 for babies and kids. No clothing that I saw, but socks and blankets for sale at the register. Everything was pretty organized compared to what I was expecting and they had a pretty good size selection for women. For men I didn't see anything less than a 9 or more than 12. They had some chairs set up to try on the shoes though I didn't partake. 10/10 would go again. Tips: leave the kids at home! Say excuse me when trying to get past someone Don't stand in front of a display staring for too long Bring an ID just in case (I wasn't asked but they had a sign and you never know) Don't bring a purse if you don't have to it's just another thing to carry. Go a half size down in the classic Toms styles-they stretch as you break them in. Seems strange but I've done it with all of my classic Toms and recommend it to everyone and haven't had any complaints so far.