While I was out picking up some things at Target, I decided it had been far too long since I had been into Marshall's, which is in the same shopping plaza. So I parked in between the two shops and decided to see what they had in stock...
This particular Marshall's employs some very friendly staff, I was greeted by multiple people immediately after I walked in, and asked if I needed help finding anything again by someone else later.
Marshall's is one of those 'brand name items for less' stores, like TJ Maxx (which owns Marshall's) and Ross. I've been into Ross recently and I must say that the brands I saw in Marshall's were much more 'high-end'. No Prada or Gucci but they did have nice Ray-ban sunglasses, Juicy Couture handbags, and some super cute Calvin Klein sweater dresses... all at very reasonable pricing.
The best part was probably the shoe department... It is all is sorted by style, not a jumbled mess of shoes by size like some discount retailers.
I ended up leaving empty handed... but only because I started to guilt trip myself about buying personal items before my Christmas shopping was finished! I will certainly be back.