Online Shopper
Post-Delivery FeedbackJun 22, 2025
I’ve been a loyal Yankee Candle customer for years, regularly making purchases both in-store and online, including for store pickup previously every order was fulfilled. However, this recent experience has left me extremely frustrated and disappointed.
I placed an order online for store pickup, and the item appeared to be in stock at the time of purchase. However, I received an email the next day that order in part couldn’t be fulfilled due to lack of inventory. What’s most concerning is that I received communication—no email, call, or text—no offer of a substitution or alternative option, which I would have expected as a minimum effort from Customer Service.
When I went into the store to speak with a manager, I was told they couldn’t provide a substitution. Frankly, this level of service is unacceptable. I can’t imagine I’m the only customer who has raised concerns like this. It would be helpful if the website clearly reflected item availability in real-time to prevent this type of inconvenience.
I would also like to know: had I selected "ship to home" instead of store pickup, would Customer Service have contacted me to offer a substitute fragrance?
This situation needs to be addressed to improve the customer experience going forward. Clear communication and proactive customer service would have gone a long way in preventing this frustration. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Yankee Candle to others at this time.