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| - I have to say that I was a little hesitant stepping foot in here because of a bad experience I had at the Tropicana and Pecos location. But I decided to give it a go anyway and glad that I did.
I was shocked when I saw it was actually in the old Long's Drugstore location and not the old Wild Oats location that I was originally thinking. I thought taking over the old Wild Oats would be ideal based upon similarity, but I guess they thought otherwise.
I walked in the door and was like whoa! Now I see what Sprouts fans in California are talking about. Totally different atmosphere from the ghetto Tropicana location and the W. Flamingo location. It was so clean and inviting, I felt like I was in my old Wild Oats store that used to live next door.
All of the selections they had can be found at the Tropicana location but they have even more. The upscale feel of the place was so inviting and comfortable, I didn't want to leave, despite the place being an absolute madhouse! No matter where I went, I always seemed to be in someone's way. Frustrating!
With every department I visited, I was stopped by an employee greeting me and asking if I needed assistance. What a far cry from the dingy, dirty, unwelcoming Tropicana location. When I got in line to check out, I had way more items in my basket than I have ever had at a Sprouts, and that's even dating back to when they were Sunflower Market. I think it was due to being so comfortable while shopping there. I was so happy with my experience, I told the cashier and bagger that they were all doing an amazing job and to keep it up, because I had written them off due to the Tropicana location and their poor excuse for customer service. I kid you not, it's like they're not even related!
I truly hope this one wasn't so pleasant because it is so new, so everyone has been programmed to be on their best behavior. But I would have to guess that this location will remain this way because of its very location. Better side of town. Sorry I have to sound like that, and you truly don't have to behave and operate based upon your location, but the Tropicana store does. They should consider bringing a majority of their staff here to learn how a Sprouts should be operated.
I will be back here again and again and again!
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