Shopping in University City

The selection at Value Village rarely ever stays the same—that's because each location boasts a rotation of 30,000 items each week, sourced from charitable organizations and wholesalers. Among this sprawling selection, customers will find a cavalcade of new and gently used clothing, ranging from jeans to shirts to dresses, be they in classic, vintage styles or modern trends. Additionally, they'll also find a huge selection of furniture such as couches and tables, along with electronics, appliances, toys, and housewares to place on and around them.

Trek Bicycle Store's team of passionate cyclists outfits customers with the same brand-name clothing, accessories, and bikes they know and use themselves. Firsthand knowledge of road, mountain, and city bikes from top industry brands such as Trek, MirraCo, and Gary Fisher means cycling specialists can fit each client with gear that best suits their needs. They help protect riders with helmets from Bontrager and guard them against inclement weather or hitchhiking bugs with jackets and gear from Pearl Izumi.

Trek Bicycle Store also offers repairs, tune-ups, and free maintenance services during the first few months after the purchase of a new bike. Driven by all things cycling, they also host in-store events such as socials and tech clinics.

Bill and his crew at Foot Solutions help to soothe soles with a variety of inserts, footwear, and orthotics. Experts perform careful gait evaluations, and then make custom recommendations for treatment for problems such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, or general discomfort. They carry a wide range of footwear for work, athletics, and casual wear, as well as customized and over-the-counter orthotics.

At Heroic Photography's studio, clients pose for tastefully staged boudoir photo shoots. For other types of shoots, two photographers haul their gear to each of Heroic Photography's on-location photo shoots. This extra set of eyeballs and extra lens ensures that the best angles are captured at weddings and senior and family portrait sessions, and it can help capture a mix of formal and intimate moments. In addition to traditional prints, the shots produced by Heroic Photography can be consumed via private online galleries and hand-designed photo books.

The scarf masters at Scarves.com have scoured the globe, connecting customers with the finest neck coverings from around the world. Whether they're woven from threads such as silk, linen, and wool, their collection of scarves, pashminas, shawls, and neckerchiefs helps wearers accessorize their ensembles year-round. Their website also maximizes convenience, allowing shoppers to customize their search by color, season, material, or style. This commitment to service doesn't end once scarves have shipped. Each piece comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee; if any issues arise, a no-hassle return policy allows customers to ship their merchandise right back for a full refund.

Dr. Melissa Lewis wards off blurry vision at 20/20 Optical St Louis, where she performs thorough eye exams and emergency care services. With proper prescriptions in hand, Dr. Lewis's patients can peruse the shop's stock of more than 400 frames from brands including Michael Kors and Tommy Bahama. 20/20's helpful staff is on-hand to ensure that frames fit faces properly and that contact lenses don't fuse to eyeballs.