Reena D.
Google
I am extremely disappointed by the way I was treated at this UGG location last night.
I arrived at 8:43 PM, well before the posted 9:00 PM closing time, and was refused entry by a woman who identified herself as the store manager, Joanne. The store was not busy (approximately 10 customers inside), and there was no valid reason given other than “we won’t be able to leave on time if we let people in.” That is not a customer-facing policy, that is a personal convenience being enforced as a rule.
Per UGG’s official Store Hours and In-Store Shopping guidance (UGG website, Store Information / FAQ section), customers may shop until the posted closing time, subject only to capacity or safety limitations (which in this case was not an issue).
I have worked in retail myself and understand closing procedures. However, if a store is open until 9 PM, customers should be allowed to enter until 9 PM, especially when capacity is not an issue. I clearly stated that I knew exactly what I needed and would take less than five minutes, yet I was still dismissed rudely and without any attempt at professionalism.
What made this situation even more disturbing was the tone and behavior used toward me and another customer behind me (a Black man), while customers inside the store were white and allowed to continue shopping. There was no politeness, no explanation with empathy only arrogance and an outright refusal. This felt discriminatory, unprofessional, and unacceptable.
UGG is a global brand, and behavior like this reflects poor management, lack of training, and a complete disregard for customer experience. Closing a store early and making up rules on the spot; while speaking down to customers is not how a reputable company should operate.
This experience has left a very negative impression, and I hope corporate takes this seriously. Customers deserve respect, consistency, and fairness, regardless of who they are.