Carson Pirie Scott

I love this place! The normal prices are pretty inflated and I cannot imagine paying full price for anything. That said, they always have sales and you can receive great coupons via email or text. The sales associates usually have sale flyers as well and will scan coupons for you. They have a great dress area and a nice selection of petites.

So all reviews on shopping the day after Christmas are jaded :) we had a really nice experience but when I went to try on stuff the fitting rooms need some updating (paint and floor boards peeling). Prices are eh but a few really good snags through out the store– I will return

This is more upscale than where I normally shop. I was looking for a Christmas gift and I had a coupon. Everything in the store was discounted in some way and coupons seemed plentiful. I felt like all the merchandise in the store was priced way high and discounts just made the prices closer to where they should be. The staff seemed tired and non-​enthusiastic about working. No one approached me asking if I needed help. The clothing selection was large, but the prices were restrictive and I can’t imagine ever visiting here again.

I’ve found more here than I thought I might. But then not everything I’d like to. Especially in the home goods department. I wanted to find a mirror for my bathroom, but they only had a few little accent mirrors. I was able to find some fun party drink dispensers (on sale, YEAH!) here, and they do have a decent bunch of stuff for the home. They also have a good selection of basics in the various clothing departments. Lots of great sales and deals, and surprisingly, some really nice party dresses. Still miss Nordstrom, but this can get you by until you have to schlep to the north side.

Do you actually train your associates to NOT say «thank you»?
Have had terrible customer service 50% of the time here. I wish there was another department store downtown, but there isn’t, so I will keep complaining until someone listens.
Come back Nordsrtoms!!!

Service was horrible, asked to see a pair of shoes after I had to track down an associate she came back with the shoes sat them in a chair and walked away, won’t be back her ever again, in to Nordstrom

The best thing about this store is the coupons they send me in the mail for $ 35, $ 25 and $ 15 off any purchase… just because. Is it because they’re about to go out of business? Sometimes it feels like this place is hanging on by a mere thread.
I appreciate the clearance racks around just about every corner, but I’ll be honest that I often struggle to find anything I’d actually wear on them! The most recognizable brands this store carries are: Nine West, Jessica Simpson and Ralph Lauren. The styles and quantities are often a bit limited.
It is a decent place to go for staples (Clinique, hosiery, fragrances, tank tops, etc) but if you’re looking for some statement pieces you may want to start elsewhere.

I’ve traversed the walkway here many times. I’m an old guy, but don’t recall ever being approached by an employee for assistance. I do prefer that, but it’s nice to be acknowledged. Prices are high for the offerings, but they have to pay the rent.
They, like other retailers, have decent stocking stuffers around Christmas time.

Just outside of monument circle in the historic downtown area is a Classic Carsons, not one of those Bergners you find in low-​end malls. The limited staff made things a little rough you see the departments are labeled well just not organized well. I attributed it to being towards the end of summer and they were likely phasing out summer clothing. While the staff was hard to find they were nothing but friendly.
Something cool to note is this Carsons is also attached to downtown mall that was carved inside of old downtown warehouse buildings! All of this is just down the road from the capital & it even has a sky passageway to a hotel across the street.
Overall a very cool area if I find my self in Indianapolis again I will likely take the short brisk walk to stop back.

I was in some serious need of new workout shoes (I’d say ‘running’ shoes, but come on… I don’t run). My mom offered to buy me a pair when my family and I met up for a weekend in Indy. And she suggested that we go to Carsons. I found some good, but also cute, tennis shoes. They were out of one selection but had my second choice in stock. I found what I wanted with no problems, and the staff was fine in getting my options from the back.

This place gets five stars from me because:
1) It is basically in my front yard. Making any urgent last minute gift purchasing super easy.
2) The staff are helpful and friendly. A saleslady in the shoe department went above and beyond one day while I was making a purchase, and told me about a sale starting the next day, and allowed me to hold a pair of shoes and also gave me this amazing coupon which resulted in me getting the (Born brand) shoes for about 80% off the very next day!
3)Christmas time I bought lots and lots of really cool gifts for my two little nephews. I was suprised at the amount of toys they had here.
4)Great deals at times if you go back and check. I found a really cute dress for a great price last minute for a company XMAS party.
5)Great men’s section for gift giving too!
6)I love looking at the housewares section. Some really good deals here as well.

While Carson Pirie Scott has nice merchandise, they are a shoddy retailer compared to Nordstrom. My major qualms with the store, and especially the shoe department, is the customer service. I thought it was terrible. When I bought shoes there, I was handed several boxes in my size and advised that a shoe horn was nearby. The saleswoman then left. She was obviously not interested in helping me. I asked another salesman for help and all he did was point to where the item I was interested in was located. He was too lazy (not busy) to actually show me. I think Carson Pirie Scott may be too lazy for my business.

I thought I already posted this, but here we go again:
Great selection of kids stuff and a decent selection of relevant toys and Christmas gifts. Haven’t made it to the men’s section yet. One star down though due to the customer service desk/​gift wrap being closed at 8pm on a Saturday. Um, hello? What is up with departments closing early on what should be your busiest shopping day? I don’t understand Circle Center sometimes and I’m definitely not a fan :(