Pier 1 Imports

I have spent at least $ 1000 here over the last three months and expected to spend more this evening. That was the plan but apparently not all customers are viewed equally at this establishment because I experienced being followed throughout the store as I tried to browse for items for our new home. Johnna (?) trailed me throughout the store and even refused to let go of a lamp I was interested in until I demanded to look at it. At that point she let it go but had to add: «It goes back right there!»
At that point I was thoroughly frustrated. If the lamp belongs on the shelf, it’s clear to me that it wasn’t expected to be with me. I wasn’t directly called a thief, but I definitely was treated like one.
At that point, I announced that I’ll go to the Orland Park Pier 1 because obviously my money is not wanted here.
I’m truly saddened by this experience as we really like Pier 1 but refuse to be harassed due to the preconceived ignorance of others. Sigh!