Brittany Carr
Google
I’ve been coming to this location for several years and was excited when the membership program was introduced—I signed up right away because I thought it was a great addition. However, I’ve experienced multiple ongoing issues with the membership itself, and getting in touch with the Member Services department typically takes several days.
Tony, who is often present when these issues occur, has always been helpful, kind, and aware of the situation. He consistently greets customers with a smile and goes above and beyond to assist, which I truly appreciate. I believed the issue had been resolved earlier this month after ongoing communication with the Member Services team.
Unfortunately, when I checked out today, another issue came up. One of the associates, who was very kind, attempted to assist but ultimately had to call over a supervisor. Tony was not on-site today.
The supervisor who came over lacked basic customer service. He was unapproachable, didn’t explain what was going on, and acted as though I was bothering him. There was a misunderstanding regarding a supposed outstanding balance, and rather than clarify the situation, the supervisor was dismissive and rude.
When I asked if the “Black guy” (referring to Tony, as I did not remember his name at the moment) was in, the supervisor’s tone changed significantly, and I sensed that he interpreted my comment in a derogatory way—which was not my intention at all, especially as I am a Black woman myself. The energy immediately shifted, and the attitude he displayed was unsettling. Once he told me Tony’s name, I addressed Tony by name and explained that he is aware of the ongoing issues I’ve faced with the membership.
As someone who comes from a customer service background myself, I truly understand the importance of professionalism, kindness, and clear communication—especially when resolving customer concerns. Unfortunately, experiences like today remind me how rare genuine customer care has become. It’s disappointing to see the standard shift so drastically. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, because great customer service *does* make all the difference—and Tony is a great example of that.