Wanted to create a thread of what stores were announced that they were closing this fall like the company announced. We all know we won’t know unless it’s here.
Looks like another desperate attempt for poor sales !
Bed Bath and Beyond has launched “College From Home,” a shopping experience dedicated to helping parents and college students redesign their childhood bedrooms as remote learning spaces for the school year. Starting Tuesday, the College from Home... — read more
Duct tape and regret
This company is being held up by duct tape and regret. They're too cheap to let us buy shipping boxes, yet they expect us to finish all of our CDS orders every day. They've cut our hours and let go of so many useful people and wonder why so many... — read more
Unpaid leave terminated
Has anyone received a call stating that their unpaid leave (due to school and child care closures) is being terminated and demanding a resignation or return to work by next week?
Complaints
Does anyone read the complaints about the online orders and the really bad customer service when they call 1 800 Go Beyond. We are trying to build our Omni business and be competitive with the other guys. Reading about all of our failures makes me... — read more
That survey from last November
Remember that survey from last November that we filled out. We got a chance to talk about our leaders in the building and the moral in the store? Clearly that meant nothing to the CEO and the upper management. Can’t imagine they have figured... — read more
Furlough Extended -8/29
Haha ... this is pretty laughable now.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
It's, so typical for BBB to inform there employees first. Had to read it on social media, that we're joining the big boy stores on closing Thanksgiving.
Shanghai Office Closure Announced Today
Bed Bath and Beyond closed the Shanghai Sourcing Office today leaving its plans for direct sourcing and cost savings largely unknown. Bed Bath & Beyond continues to leave money in the pockets of the domestic vendor community instead of posting... — read more
ASMs
Anyone an ASM that has been let go or know of any that have been let go. Is there severance for them?
Are more corporate layoffs looming?
I heard rumors about August??? It is hard to work and concentrate on business if you are afraid each week might be your last! After seeing how they have handled it in the past am dreading the future. I loved my job here until about a year ago :(
Clearing out the wearhouses???
Does anyone else feel like they are clearing out the wearhouses? We keep getting shipments of stuff the N or stuff we don’t need yet have lots of holes through out the store
Stepping down
Anyone familiar with long term managers stepping down. They grandfathed back to 47.5 hours as a sup and their pay before? Or they forced to go to 40 at the cap pay now?
Mask mandate
We have a mask mandate by state and company but we have no backing from managers. We are to let it go. I'm not helping anyone without a mask.
Must be nice....
to be a SM and get a full salary but hardly work...
Thanksgiving off?
Mark Triton needs to get out of his house and get to the office If Bed Bath is closed on Thanksgiving it’ll be because 1) We can’t get enough staff hired to handle the business. 2) We can’t get our people and customers to socially distance now... — read more
Another day I wish it would get better.
Yep, hours are cut because of not being open as usual. But still the hours given to stores to deal with is a disaster. We are a CDS fulfilment order store, product in and to sales floor. Then we pull it to send out. The amount of freight coming thru... — read more
Not paying vendors
Anyone out there concerned that we are not paying our vendors ?
Customer complaints on the rise
This company is really dropping the ball with its online business. I work at a high volume store and helped many customers place orders online. Some orders were placed a month ago and still hasn't shipped. So many customers have complained to me... — read more
Another corporate hired. No wonder why the store hours are being cut.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today announced the appointment of Lynda Markoe as Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer. Ms. Markoe has extensive industry experience from over 30 years at major retailers and will join Bed... — read more
CPWM LAY-OFFS
CPWM just laid off all Department Heads and select Supervisors based on their store volume 7/27/20. Title changes for General Managers changed to Store Manager and Supervisors to Assistant Managers. Stores will only be hiring part-time associates... — read more
Ngs stores?
Anyone know the poo on what’s up with NGS stores? Word on the street is we are shopping Christmas tree shop which is where that merchandise comes from. Also there is the small detail that we are no longer staffed to build all the furniture that comes... — read more
Wow...No new posts on here in a couple of days.
Is everyone doing alright, are things going better?? It's not in my store !
Covid sick time?? Or take leave
If someone in your home has to quarantine untill a negative result is given and the family is also asked to quarantine...do you get paid as a full timer? Or do I have to take a leave Do I get extra paid sick days or take a leave?
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. Enter into Settlement Agreement to Complete Sale of PersonalizationMall.com
announced that the companies have entered into a settlement agreement with respect to the litigation relating to the previously announced sale of PersonalizationMall.com. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has agreed to move forward with its purchase of... — read more
PAY WAGES TO MATCH COMPETITION?
Target starts at $15 a hour nationwide for the lowest position. Publix and Kroger are giving out bonuses to ALL employees. Sam’s and Costco start at a minimum of $14 to gather carts. The list goes on and on. Loyalty is beginning to run thin when... — read more
Are ASMs on chopping block soon
I have a few that are worthless and wonder if BBB will be letting them go. Anyone know and not assuming
Is this what BBB policy is ??
Quarantine and paid leave for 14 days for any associate who tests positive for COVID-19 to recover from the illness. Notification, quarantine and paid leave for up to 14 days for associates who have been in close contact with the associate who... — read more
Bankruptcy Filing in the Second Half of 2020 ?? NOT paying rent for up to 3 MONTHS !
The unprecedented global pandemic has created a limbo for most retail tenants, and in some cases, left landlords without payment of rents. Further, some states have placed moratoriums on eviction actions, allowing tenant to stay and not pay. However... — read more
Starting July 24, Bed Bath & Beyond customers will be required to wear a mask or face covering
Lets all hope customer's reaspond. Employees are all wearing masks, but still customers are NOT! I asked the store Manager about it and was told she didn't want to receive any complainants.
Going back is no picnic! We are so understaffed it's ridiculous!
Terrible environment, the harder you work....still not good enough. The freight is coming in so heavy now...AND Now there saying their increasing the amount of boxes / pallets this week ! Not enough hours for receiving to get done. And then comes... — read more
Do managers know already if there store is closing???
Because at our store we have been told that were not on the list of the stores closing. Hummm hopefully it is true and no surprises.
Layoffs despite better sales?
So, stores record positive sales, the stock goes up, and what are employees rewarded with? More layoffs. Are you kidding with this? What does it take for BBB to get off our backs? What kind of sales improvement are they looking for to stop laying off... — read more
California stores
to immediately close again due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Just when we just got rolling ! And other states, Arizona, Florida and more !!! Will we see more store closing ?? Stay safe folks, and wear a MASK !
What BBB stores will closed ?
Other questions in today's presentation include potential asset sales, inventory reduction, and plans for growth. But Bed Bath & Beyond is deferring some of the details for now. It plans to hold an investor day in October to provide more detailed... — read more
Major corporate layoffs coming
The list is ready and in the hands of HR and Lawyers to sort out all the details now. Total reductions are close to $30M for corporate with IT taking the big portion of that. It’s said, but the executives are incentivized to make the SG&A goals... — read more
Florida Coronavirus is out of control !
The fried chicken chain KFC has closed dining rooms in corporate-owned stores in Florida because of the escalation in coronavirus cases in the state, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Just read this, and does this indicate what is to come again... — read more
It’s going to be all C and D volume stores
The company has not announced it, but it will be all C & D volume stores that are closing. There are about 200 or so of them In the company and they are now considered dead weight given the costs to run them are too high, and are unprofitable from... — read more