Banyan Tree

Lovely store and very nice sales associates. Always friendly no matter who you are. I love the clothes and the Christmas ornaments are darling.

A great place to shop for gifts or just something for yourself! Lots of unique things!

I stopped into Banyan Tree for the first time on Saturday and I loved it! I've been looking for a local, socially responsible, environmentally friendly clothing store! I was somewhat expecting to have to compromise on style, but I loved everything! Prices are a little higher, but rightfully so considering their mission. I bought a very soft and stylish shawl. Fits wonderfully! Be sure to check out this gem in Crocker Park!

I live in Crocker Park. That being said, I don't feel the need to dress up in my finest clothes just to go downstairs and shop for a little while. I have been in this store 3 separate times and each time I have felt uncomfortable because I felt as though the staff took one look at me an determined I was not going to make any purchases. The first time I went in the store I was not acknowledged at all, but then a group women of a different race walked in after me and were immediately acknowledged and asked if they needed any assistance; I immediately left. The second time I went in I was also not acknowledged until I picked up a few items but I purchased anyway giving the store the benefit of the doubt. The 3rd and final time I will ever step foot in this store I was the only customer in the store with 2 employees standing at the front register. One looked at me and didn't say anything, and proceeded not to say anything until I walked all the way to the back of the store where the children's items are. Having worked in retail at numerous stores I know how much they drilled in our heads how important it is to greet the customer AS SOON as they walk in the door. I also know how my coworkers discriminated against people and didn't waste their time if they felt as though they didn't have any money and weren't going to buy anything. Being made to feel uncomfortable and as if I am unworthy of service is unacceptable and I will never shop here in the future. The staff definitely needs to be retrained in providing customer service regardless of the patron.

Babylon tree is a fantastic place with nice people.