This is the worst customer service experience I have ever had!
We visited B&Q Culverhouse Cross to buy a large garden bar set, which staff confirmed was in stock. After waiting around, we were then told the stock was actually sold — but we could buy the display model instead. We agreed, and asked if someone could help dismantle it, as it was large and would not fit in the car.
To our disbelief, we were told we’d need to dismantle it ourselves - right there in the store - using our own tools. On a Saturday afternoon, in a packed retail environment, surrounded by families and children. When I suggested that I think a member of staff should dismantle it , I was flatly refused any help.
I asked to speak with the store manager. Jon arrived in a hostile and dismissive manner. He offered no solutions, begrudgingly check stock in nearby stores, only after I asked and then made it clear he would not help further.
Jon continued in his confrontational tone and insisted it is B&Q policy that customers must dismantle display furniture in-store if they want to buy ex-display items. When I questioned the safety of this, I was told to leave!!
Unbelievably - Jon called security and had us removed from the store. My 13-year-old daughter was visibly shaken and my family publicly humiliated.
This is beyond bad service — its a disgrace!
B&Q should be ashamed of the way this manager represents their company. If it is true that B&Q ask members of the pubic to dismantle ex-display furniture just so they can buy it - I will raise my concerns with the Health and Safety Executive.
Truly shocking, very upsetting, and completely unacceptable.