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River Island Reviews

3.3 Rating 434 Reviews
56 %
of reviewers recommend River Island
3.3
Based on 434 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Postal Service
Average Delivery Time
Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 34%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 86%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.7 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Returns Process
Could Be Better

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River Island 1 star review on 19th November 2024
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River Island 1 star review on 15th April 2024
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River Island 1 star review on 2nd February 2024
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River Island 1 star review on 1st November 2023
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River Island 1 star review on 1st November 2023
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River Island 1 star review on 21st May 2023
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River Island 5 star review on 31st October 2022
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
The team in River Island Portsmouth couldn’t do enough to help. Especially Sales employee Flo who tried so hard to find me the right item. I left the store not only feeling so happy I had a beautiful new coat but Flo made the experience personal and friendly. Thanks for your help
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Posted 1 year ago
I would just like to say that I was blown away with the help from a lovely assistant in your Livingston store today. Nothing was too much for this lovely lady by the name of Dawn. It was a pleasure to shop and be given the help and advice since I was on my own. I asked her her name so that I could write this review. More stores definitely need a Dawn. Fabulous service. Thank you for making a grand choice in an employee. 👏👏
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Posted 1 year ago
I placed my first order and the discount code said it would be applied if you spend above £50 my card was charged the full amount so had no choice but to cancel the order. Now its going to take 7 days to get a refund even though I cancelled only a couple of minutes later.
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Posted 1 year ago
Gender neutral party wear. I am 25 Yr old male and had arranged to shop at RI Manchester with two female co-workers for my outfit for Christmas party. Unfortunately due to illness they couldn't make it. So they rang me and RI ahead with ideas. At store nothing was too much trouble I was able to try multiple outfits with assistance and positive feedback from staff. I finally decided on silver body top trousers and shorts,depending on shoes. Thanks to kind assistance of RI staff I will attend this years Christmas party with new found confidence.
River Island 5 star review on 31st October 2022 River Island 5 star review on 31st October 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
Beware when ordering. Never received my order and was billed twice. I have had no luck getting anyone to respond.
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Posted 2 years ago
I purchased a long beige cardigan for £65.i wore it for 3 days,only couple of hours.It has bobbles all over it,front and back.It looks as though i have wore it over a year.i spent alot of money thinking it will be better than the £10 jumpers i could by locally.
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Posted 2 years ago
Although no confirmation email or link to track, customer service says it's in store and please collect it. Store did nor received my order and told me to wait for the email. Customer service says they'll contact you but they don't. Very poor service
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Posted 2 years ago
River island Bradford store lovely lady on cash desk today quite young was really bubbly and chatty
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Posted 2 years ago
I have always shopped at River Island and when I moved to USA and saw they shipped here I decided to order. I have tried to email them 3 times about an order I placed in June it is not September. I never received a response so decided to call. I was then told by a rude associate I would have to further wait for a refund. On the tracking the package is still in same location it has been for past 3 months so I think a refund should have been processed instantly as an investigation had already been initiated in August. When I asked him why no one had responded to my email he told me they are back up. So realistically am I meant to wait another 3 months for my refund. This is unacceptable.
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Posted 2 years ago
SCAMMERS. I ORDERED FROM THEM 2 MONTHS AGO AND NEVER RECEIVED MY ORDER. I CONTACTED THEM AND THEY WON'T RESPOND. I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR A REFUND AND STILL NO RESPONSE
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Posted 2 years ago
Staff helpful, and clothes ,handbags lovely
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Posted 2 years ago
The worst customer services experience ever. They delivered my item very late so I emailed their customer services team for a refund on my delivery fee. I used the web form on their website to send my request as I couldn’t find a contact email address. I got an automated email back saying I could expect a reply within 24 hours. 5 days later I still have no reply. I email again, I contact their social media team, I email another one - all attempts at contact completely and totally IGNORED. It gets to 8 days without any contact and I decide enough is enough. I spend an hour on hold to customer services after being told I’m ‘1st in the queue’ at the start of the call. I speak with the rudest girl with the biggest attitude. When I explain the situation she tries to tell me I’ve not sent any emails and must have typed the wrong address. When I explained that I used the web form on the river island website - and suggested that must mean their link is broken - she agreed ‘well the web form must be broken then’. When I told her I’d also had automated responses from the river island email address she didn’t know how to respond, stumbled on her words, and her attitude became even worse. She gave me the email address for customer services - which is the same email address I’ve been being ignored on - to send a complaint to. I did that 2 days ago now and still no contact from the team - but I have been sent 2 emails from river island requesting feedback on ‘how their customer services team did’. It’s honestly excruciatingly embarrassing to run a business this way. No wonder river island are going under! If anyone wants to contact someone at river island - the CEO email is will.kernan@river-island.com - I’ve contacted him in the hopes that he gets annoyed enough by customer emails that he actually sorts out his company’s customer services. Because they are AWFUL. I’m on day 9 and still nothing from customer services except a request for feedback. I’ll never, ever use river island again. I hadn’t used them for years anyway because of how dated they’ve become but I figured I’d buy some work clothes. I won’t be making the mistake again.
River Island 1 star review on 27th July 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
Worse online purchase/store collection ever. Had to make several trips to Leeds River island store to collect a item which showed delivered on tracking yet wasn’t at store to collect. Having decided it was a waste of time I initiated a refund. Called customer service 18th June to be told will receive refund in 10days. Been 14days yet still no refund in account. Spent 20mins waiting to get through to customer service again to be told another 10 days. Terrible terrible terrible so much trouble just to purchase some sandals from a major high street brand. Wished I checked their awful online reviews before Ordering. This company has no credibility for me.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Posted 2 years ago
Paid for express shipping, then took over two weeks to get here. I had other orders from the UK get here much faster, so I’m not sure what their issue is. Didn’t even ship for 4 business days (it was supposed to *arrive* in 4 business days. Sizing chart was WAY off, about 3 sizes too big. Then when I tried to make a return it is unavailable to me, I keep getting a message that says my return request is unavailable. Customer service won’t do anything about it at all, just keeps sending me the same link to return it (that doesn’t work). DO NOT waste your money here! I’m out $100+!
River Island 1 star review on 17th June 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
I ordered 2 pairs of jeans and yet again they fit like a glove. I struggle to find jeans that fit as I’m quite short So pleased with the products and services I’ve received, as always Only 2 days wait on standard delivery as well
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Posted 2 years ago
The customer service is digusting. If you have an offer on then you should honour it or take down the signs. You done either. Reported to trading standards
River Island 1 star review on 4th June 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
I lost my wife over 2 years ago and i was going on my first date. No dress sense so my neighbour offered to help me. Went into the Crewe branch and was met by Tracey. Neighbour explained my situation and the two of them sorted some new clothes out for me. I tried them on and they both gave me their opinion, said i looked fantastic and couldn't fail on my date, (and i didn't). After paying i met some friends, had a chat and went to leave. Before i could leave Tracey came back to me and wished me good luck. l can't thank her enough, what she did for me was way above what i expected. Amazing, Thank you Tracey, (by the way i am in my late 60;s)
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Posted 2 years ago
Baby clothes nice and expensive but not true to size runs smalls need always one or 2 size more and to tights
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Posted 2 years ago
They refuse to give me a refund. I sent two orders in one bag. They don't know how to track down the bag. The return department sucks, how could they just dismiss the other items? I received partial refund for the return label of one order with 3 items but in still missing refund for 5 items. They refuse to give me the money. I sent emails, I called them, I emailed the CEO and nothing. Five year olds are running this company!!!!! Horrible customer service!. I have never had any problems with ASOS or any other company. Avoid head aches, you have been warned!
River Island 1 star review on 27th April 2022 River Island 1 star review on 27th April 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
River Island is rated 3.3 based on 434 reviews