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Duluth Trading Company

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 151 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 106 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/17/2025

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I placed an order for a shirt and never received it. I have tried calling them 3x, using their chat 3x, emailing 4x, and no one ever answers. I want a refund, which I was told by Duluth through FB messenger can happen if it's been 10 days since it shipped. It's been more than 10 days. They told me I need to call or chat to get help, but no one answers.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/21/2025

      Good afternoon,

      I am very sorry that your order took longer than expected to deliver, and that it has been difficult to contact us. In looking at the tracking information, I see that it was delivered this past Saturday, 07/19.

      Typically we do tell customers that orders may take 7-10 business days to arrive, but we noticed that some orders placed the Monday after July 4th were taking longer to deliver from ****. This has caused hire than anticipated call volume and we apologize it was taking so long to speak with us. 

      I see that you were able to recently speak with one of our agents as they assisted you with a return. Our call volume has improved so I implore you to reach out again should you need any further assistance. 

      Once again I apologize for this negative experience you had with Duluth, and I look forward to the opportunity to better serving you in the future. 

       

      Thank you.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 08/01/2025

      On Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM ****** ******* <*****************************> wrote:
      Thank you! The issue has been resolved.
      I appreciate your help. 
      Have a great day!
      ******
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/14/2025

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My package arrived in ********** mass last Monday 45 minutes from my house. Then it went to ********** ma 1.5 hrs from my house. Then they drove by my house on Friday to send the package to *********** 1.5 hours in the opposite direction from my house. Then it arrived in *************** on Friday of last week where it sat until they put it on a truck to my house. That as of 7 pm has not arrived. So 1st wheres my stuff, 2nd shipping has cost you a valued customer which is really too bad, I really like the quality of your products.Answer me sometime this month please *** W

      Business Response

      Date: 07/15/2025

      Good afternoon,

      I would like to start by saying that I am very sorry to hear that your delivery did not go as planned. In looking at the tracking information provided by ***, it does not state any reasons as to why it wasn't delivered sooner, or why it bounced around so much. I'm glad to see that the package was delivered to you yesterday.

      I see that you have ordered often from Duluth in the past, and want to extend my gratitude towards your loyalty to our brand. I'm sorry that this experience did not go as planned, and hope that you'll put your trust in us again in the future. 

      If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us by phone at ************, or by email at ********************************************************************.

       

      Thank you for your time.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/07/2025

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      A link for Duluth Trading post was on ********. I clicked the link and purchased sale items through **** pay on ********. The website Dressedupz Support with email address of *********************** When I emailed them thinking that this may be a scam, they reassured that it was not. ****************************************************** This was the tracking website that said they delivered this to me.That did not.If you can help that would great. Thanks in advance The dates on my statement are 5/12/25, one for $56.90 and $60.72 *** *******

      Business Response

      Date: 07/11/2025

      Good afternoon ***,

      I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. There has been a rise in fraudulent people disguising themselves as legitimate businesses lately, and Duluth has not been an exception to this. Our team is doing everything we can to report and take down these fraudulent sites. 

      Our advice to customers, if you haven't already done so, is to contact your banking institution and dispute the charges from the fraudulent site and discuss with them further options to protecting your money. I will be informing our technical team of the fraud site you provided so it can be taken down.

      Additionally, Duluth Trading does not sell their product on any other website than **************************. Any other site claiming to be us or sell our product is fraudulent.

      Again I am very sorry that this has happened, and appreciate you brining this matter to our attention. Should you require further assistance, please feel free to contact us either by phone at **************, email at ******************************************* or chat with us on our website, **************************.

       

      Thank you for your time.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/07/2025

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Made purchases on 6/9/2025 with $100 Duluth gift card order WEB31589254. Before completing the purchase, I verified the card's amount through their website. Total amount due was $106.50, the $6.50 was charged to my debit card, which shows processing at my bank. On 6/13/2025 I go to website to get an update on tracking. Online chat *** says order was canceled because the payment was declined, and I would need to call customer service. I called, and all of a sudden they cant find the purchase in their system- AT ALL! However I have the confirmation email and a screenshot showing it processing at my bank. It seemed at some point she found some kind of record of my order but couldnt explain why it was cancelled. Coincidently enough- the balance on gift card is now ZERO! *** said, it has to be escalated to accounting to figure out how to handle the situation, and it will be 5-7days before I hear back. Then the customer service *** asks me if I want to place another order over the phone? WHAT? You have taken my money, but have "no record of it", and I have no product, in what world would it make sense for me to give you MORE money? As of 7/7/2025, I still have not heard back from company and gift card is still showing a zero balance.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/11/2025

      Good afternoon ********,

      I know we reached out yesterday with some scenarios on how to move forward with your situation. Since then, our accounting team has informed us that when your order was originally placed, the funds from the card were placed on hold. Because the order was cancelled, these funds remained on hold. Our accounting team has removed that hold, and your gift card now has the original balance of $100 on it.

      I apologize again for what happened and for how long this process has been. This was a rare scenario that does not happen very often and it was missed by us as to what should have happened after the order was cancelled. We will be taking this as a learning opportunity to better serve you and our other customer in the future.

      If you have any questions, we'll be happy to help. You can reach us by phone at ************ or chat with us at ***********************************************.

       

      Thank you for your time.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/07/2025

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On July 5th 2025 I placed an order and authorized the amount of $123.51 for the order that was placed. On July 6th I was notified by ****** that Duluth Trading Company increased the amount above what I had authorized and were now charging me more for the order. Per ******* "You approved an order to Duluth Trading Compa... on July 5, 2025 for $123.51 USD. Duluth Trading Compa... has updated the total amount of your transaction. Your new total is $123.52 USD."This increase in price was because Duluth CHOSE to split the order up into multiple orders with the intent of charging me more than what was authorized. When a consumer pays for goods or services that are of a fixed value a business cannot suddenly decide to increase what they are charging and make unauthorized charges without the approval of a consumer. This turns a regular transaction into a fraudulent transaction. If there is an increase the business has 2 options, to cancel the order or to bear the cost of the increase if the consumer is not willing to approve additional ********* have two options. 1. You can either fix the transactions so they equal the original amount authorized. 2. You can provide a full refund for the entire amount and afterwards provide a prepaid shipping label, at your expense, for the items to be returned. Those are your only two options. I will not accept any sort of gift card since I will never do business with your company again.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/11/2025

      Good afternoon,

      Thank you for reaching out to us. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. In reviewing the order that you placed with us, WEB31768619, I see that you have already reached out and spoken to some of our crew members and were given an explanation as to why some of our orders are split between multiple fulfillment centers. There must have been a rounding error after your transaction was processed that resulted in the difference in price from when you first placed the order. I am very sorry that this has happened.

      I have processed an order credit back to your ****** account, which you should see soon. Sometimes refunds to ****** take 3-5 business days to fully process.

      If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us by either phone, at ************, or by email at ********************************************************************.

       

      Thank you for your time.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/13/2025

      The admission of fraudulent charges and subsequent reimbursement is satisfactory. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/27/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Made purchases on 6/9/2025 with $100 Duluth gift card order WEB31589254. Before completing the purchase, I verified the card's amount through their website. Total amount due was $106.50, the $6.50 was charged to my debit card, which shows processing at my bank. On 6/13/2025 I go to website to get an update on tracking. Online chat *** says order was canceled because the payment was declined, and I would need to call customer service. I called, and all of a sudden they cant find the purchase in their system- AT ALL! However I have the confirmation email and a screenshot showing it processing at my bank. It seemed at some point she found some kind of record of my order but couldnt explain why it was cancelled. Coincidently enough- the balance on gift card is now ZERO! *** said, it has to be escalated to accounting to figure out how to handle the situation, and it will be 5-7days before I hear back. Then the customer service *** asks me if I want to place another order over the phone? WHAT? You have taken my money, but have "no record of it", and I have no product, in what world would it make sense for me to give you MORE money?As of 6/27/2025 I still have not heard back from company and gift card is still showing a zero balance.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/09/2025

      Good afternoon ********,

      I would like to start by saying I'm very sorry for how long this has taken to be resolved, and for the inconveniences this has caused. We take great pride in the services we offer, and have not met those standards with you.

      I have been working with our accounting department to see where the initial $100 used from the gift card went, and how we can get it back to you. One method is we can make the funds available to be used towards a purchase. The other method is we can put the money on to a new gift card and send it to you. Unfortunately, our gift cards are not re-loadable, so we are unable to put the funds back to that card.

      If you would prefer, you and I can meet over the phone this week at a time/date that is convenient to you and we can discuss these options further, and I can assist in any questions you may have.

      I apologize again for the hassle this has been, and look forward to the opportunity to make things right.

       

      Thank you for your time.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/14/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      This store doesnt stock anything but huge sizes, they told me I could get the shorts I wanted in my size but I go on the website and I cant. They are very anti skinny and this is infuriating.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/20/2025

      Dear ****** -

      Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We deeply apologize for the frustration youve experienced in trying to find the shorts in your size. We understand how disappointing it can be when your preferred size is out of stock.

      Sometimes, our more popular sizes sell out quickly in-store, and we are left with limited stock in larger sizes. We do try our best to keep a wide range of sizes available, but availability can fluctuate.

      If you ever find that the size you're looking for isnt available in-store, we encourage you to check our website for availability. Should you choose to order online, please know that returns and exchanges are always free at our physical stores, and our team will be happy to assist you in person.

      We truly value your feedback and are committed to providing a positive shopping experience for all of our customers. We hope to better serve you in the future and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our stock and availability.

      Best,

      Duluth Trading Company

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/21/2025

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear.

      it seems like you didnt even fully pay attention to my complaint. I did try to get it online and it was also not available online! You need to order more of the sizes people actually use and less of these huge sizes that never sell. I need my problem resolved and not just a generic response that isnt even applicable to the issue. Thank you.

      Regards,

      ****** ****

      Business Response

      Date: 06/24/2025

      Dear ****** -

      Thank you for reaching out to us again. We're sorry that we haven't been able to provide the product and service you were looking for, and we apologize for the further inconveniences you've experienced. We sincerely regret that our previous response missed the **** and caused additional frustration. We understand your disappointment and appreciate you clarifying that the item you needed wasn't available online either, in addition to your in-store experience.

      We hear your feedback loud and clear regarding our sizing inventory. It's clear that we need to do a better job of stocking the sizes our customers actually need. We will pass your feedback to our product team that our sizes and quantity should be revisited to better serve a wider range of customers. We're actively reviewing our inventory management and purchasing processes to ensure we have a wider range of popular sizes available both in-store and online.

      Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We value your business and are committed to making this right.

      Best,

      Duluth Trading Company

       

       

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/25/2025

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      thank you for taking my issue seriously and I appreciate you taking the time to look into this. Im sad I will never get those shorts but hopefully you will come out with more cute patters in my size because I do not want a basic plain color and thats all that is left in my size. 
      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

      Regards,

      ****** ****
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/08/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Nov 13, 2022 Order Number: WEB19935193 Purchased a pair of BestMade pants, after careful consideration of the "No Bull" Guarantee. When the pants tore, I attempted to return them to the ********* location. They informed me that anything more than a year they were not physically capable of making right. The man typed a bit in his computer and said- "I can't find them, so there's no way I can make it right." This differs greatly from what is stated on the website, which says- "After one year, we will also consider returns for items that are defective or dont perform as designed." There was zero consideration- just a blanket- we can't help you. These Bestmade pants are work pants by design, and as a ******* I must bend over to pick up my tools. They tore when I bent over- they ripped, crotch to belt. These were also lightly used, maybe a dozen times, cold water washed in mild detergent, tumble dry no heat. I expected them to last at least as long as some of my carhartt pants. I would like credit for the pants, at least.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/20/2025

      Dear ***** -

      Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding your BestMade pants (Order Number: WEB19935193) and your experience at our ********* location. We sincerely apologize that your recent return attempt did not meet your expectations and for any confusion regarding our "No Bull" Guarantee.

      We understand your frustration when the pants tore, especially given your expectation for their durability as work pants, and that your experience at the store did not align with the policy as stated on our website. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us identify areas for improvement in both our product performance and customer service.

      We have reviewed your case, and while the pants were purchased over a year ago, we want to ensure your satisfaction. As a gesture of goodwill, we have processed a credit of $65.88 for the pants. Additionally, a gift card in the same amount will be mailed to you at the address on file. Please allow 7-10 business days for the gift card to arrive.

      We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

      Best,

      Duluth Trading Company

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/20/2025

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

      Regards,

      ***** *******
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/19/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I have requested to have my online account deleted several times through them. They claim they dont have the ability to do this, which makes 0 sense. All I want is the online account associated with ***************** deleted.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/27/2025

      Dear *****,

      Thank you for contacting us. We apologize for the frustration you experienced regarding your online account deletion request for *****************.
      We have now fully resolved this for you. We can confirm that:

      Your online account associated with ***************** has been deleted.

      All associated data collection and sharing have ceased.

      You have been removed from all catalog mailings and email promotions.

      We are committed to providing excellent service and hope this resolution addresses your concerns to your full satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there's anything else we can assist you with.

      Sincerely,

      Duluth Trading Company.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/27/2025

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

      Regards,

      ***** *******
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/28/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I returned an order I placed on 12/26/24 (Order #WEB30416032) since it was delivered to me after I needed it. ***** delivered it back to Duluth Trading ** on 2/3/25. I emailed for an update and called on 2/10/25, but received no response for either the email or the call. I called again on 2/14/25 to confirm the status of my return, and the customer service agent who picked up did confirm that the return had been received and that I should be refunded shortly. It has now been 12 weeks since my purchase was received by the Returns team and my refund has still not been issued. If I do not receive a reply from Duluth Trading and see a refund on my card statement for the $1364.75 purchase by the end of this week (5/2/25), I will be filing a complaint with the ************************ and initiating a chargeback with my bank.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/02/2025

      Dear **** -

      Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and please accept our sincerest apologies for the delay and lack of communication regarding your return and refund.
      We understand how frustrating this experience must have been, especially after your multiple attempts to reach us for an update. Your returned items were received at our facility on 03/26, and while our team did confirm receipt during your follow-up call on February 14, regrettably, the processing of your refund was delayed.

      We are pleased to confirm that as of April 28, 2025, your refund in the amount of $1,364.75 has been issued to your original method of payment. Depending on your financial institution, it may take a few business days for the refund to reflect on your account.

      We truly value your business and are committed to ensuring a better experience moving forward. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

      Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best,

      Duluth Trading Company

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