Jaquonna Hardy
★★★★★4 months ago
I am writing to formally complain about a deeply humiliating and discriminatory experience I endured at your store on February 6, 2026. Due to the events of that evening, I will not be returning to this location.<br><br>While shopping, I was accused by a store employee of stealing items that were in my cart. These items were fully paid for in two separate transactions, which is clearly reflected on my receipts. There was no valid reason for the employee to confront me or become irate, yet I was publicly accused and embarrassed.<br><br>To make matters worse, I have documented medical conditions, including a Traumatic Brain Injury as well as wrist and back injuries, which made this interaction even more distressing. Despite this, I was treated with hostility rather than basic respect.<br><br>As I exited the store—already ashamed and shaken—another employee added further insult by stating that I “should not be shopping there if I did not have money.” This comment was unnecessary, cruel, and strongly indicative of racial bias.<br><br>This experience reflects a troubling pattern of “shopping while Black” at your store. My sister had the police called on her at this same location just a few months ago, which raises serious concerns about how Black customers are treated.<br><br>ShopRite needs to properly train its employees on bias, professionalism, and how not to target or harass Black shoppers. No customer should ever be made to feel degraded, suspected, or unwelcome because of their race.<br><br>I expect this complaint to be taken seriously and addressed appropriately.