Clintons Recensioni 

My review is for the Clintons at Meadowhall, Sheffield. I worked there for three miserable years.

There are a few reviews on here that I've seen about staff being miserable. I'd like to apologise on their behalf, as the management at Clintons makes them this way. I can't think of a single store manager that was competent or supportive. There were a couple of really lovely supervisors, but they were few and far between.

Over my time there, we were expected to sell overpriced crap at the till as an add-on to a sale. Looking at you £5 bears. We had personal targets to meet and if we didn't hit them we were disciplined. The cancer research pens which are £2.49, only 25p of it actually goes to charity. The rest is taken by the company which is disgusting. Staff were frequently embarrassed and talked down to in front of colleagues and customers. I had a recorded meeting because I didn't pick up the phone on my day off. Staff were denied breaks at Christmas, if you asked for one they'd try and make you feel bad about it. I was asked to come in at 5am during a busy period, even though I live two buses away with no way to get there at that time. When I declined, managers went out of their way to try and prove that I was lying. Joke was on them as my Dad was a bus driver. No other travel arrangements were made for me. Didn't stop them from putting me down for those shifts and then asking why I couldn't make it.

Overall it was the worst three years of my working life. Towards the end, I would frequently come home and break into tears simply because of the way I and other staff were being treated. HR wanted nothing to do with it. The only things that got me through it were the other sale assistants, most of which were lovely, and knowing I had a much better job lined up. Walking out of that store on my last day was the best feeling, even though the manager at the time still tried to ask me on my way out why I hadn't met my targets. I don't know, maybe people don't want to buy your crap? Maybe people want what they came in for and nothing more? You cannot penalise staff for that you awful, greedy company.

Just avoid them. Don't spend your money there.

This review is for the Sutton London ‘Clinton cards’ branch. Miserable staff for what is supposed to be a place to buy gifts/ cards etc. If you ask them a question, they roll their eyes (especially the man in there). Sarcasm is distributed very generously. The Card shop opposite is so busy, not because it’s cheap but because the staff are extremely helpful and kind . Please send your staff there for some training !

Shocking, absolutely shocking customer service coupled with horrendous attitude with a chip on his shoulder! Disgusting. A lovely staff used to work at this particular store prior. Not all items were labelled for starters and when I eventually asked for “price” his response resulted in me walking out. Last time I give my service to Clinton’s - in-store and online.

Clintons always used to provide paper bags for purchases. When a charge for plastic bags was introduced, Clintons changed to plastic bags so they could charge. Cynical! Lets hope they go into administration again soon.

I've used the Clinton's website a few times now since it was launched and I have always had an awful experience. When I first found out Clinton's had a website I was actually excited and relieved. I could finally buy my cards online. Birthdays/Christmas/anniversaries were about to get easier. This ideal was short lived. The website is awful to navigate for starters. You search mum birthday cards and ends up combining different categories. The biggest disappointment is there are limited products on the website. I don't understand how it's possible for a company to think this is a good idea. I wanted all their cards they sell in their shops on the website. They don't... it's limited and underwhelming. As a result of the limited products to buy, they sell out and become out of stock really quickly. I also don't like that they don't give you an estimated date of delivery. I thought maybe these were all teething problems and they would improve over time but they haven't.

Such special cards & prompt delivery

Good service, need to have discount for being a regular customer

Received cards quickly and in good condition

Good, quality products. Only downfall, there were a lot of items out of stock. Good delivery, well packaged. Always quality service.

I always find a beautiful card at Clinton’s for those people who are very special to me. I love cards with beautiful words. They are very important. I am unable to get around at the moment because of illness and have been delighted to be able to order online. Very happy with my experience.

I’m an 80 year old disabled lady. I can’t get out the house to get gifts. My parcels never arrived. Won’t order from here again.

The quality and beauty of the cards I buy are second to none.

Plenty of choice. Easy process and fast delivery.

Very quick delivery. Excellent range. Well packaged.

Ordered a Mother's Day card at the beginning of March, got an email on 10th to say they were refunding me because of technical issues. Didn't leave me much time to arrange a replacement!

Easy to order and great communication and even greater candles

"Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, we have been unable to fulfil your order"
It was one card and a necklace. I ordered and you cancel the order 2 weeks later.

You didn't deliver the card for nearly two weeks, and then sent me a pathetic email saying that the order couldn't be fulfilled.