Topics regarding layoffs at Belk

Topics regarding layoffs at Belk

Employees dropping like flies

We have lost 8 employees in two weeks. Whats happening in other stores? Any input would be appreciated.

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| 1780 views | | 9 replies (last September 11, 2021)
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Restructuring or liquidating to close?

Orlane and Perlier beauty products arrived, but why come to Belk, when you can buy them off Amazon? What kind of restructuring is this? Or, are we being sent merchandise from various stores to sell so Belk can liquidate and close?

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| 1920 views | | 9 replies (last August 28, 2021)
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belk stores in disrepair

my store had mold, no a/c, rodents, just overall bad shape. belk never invests in their stores, not in the past and not now. I was at belk from 2013-2018.

You're A Shining Star

You probably were not appreciated by Belk, for all your hardwork, loyalty, patience, disrespect you endured through the years. Not all stores, not all managers treat their employees like Belk does. It's the associates, (yes, the lowly paid, and... — read more 

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Is there anything left?

Other than your coworkers - if you're lucky - is there anything good left at Belk?

do you think tim belk is aware of the situation at belk

i know he doesn't care but still he must have heard of the situation at company. with the bankruptcy low cash on hand and all the troubles in the stores and the critical moves the company has taken over the last year and a half. he has to be aware by... — read more 

Stores in bad shape

Is there any store that is in a somewhat good shape? I understand that the company is in trouble, but can't they set aside any money to fix up at least the key stores? The store I work in is in a desperate state. I personally would never have... — read more 

We are the backbone

If you ever feel stressed just ask yourself if the people at the top care about your wellbeing. If you answered truthfully then you know it is a resounding NO. This is a multi-million dollar company that chooses to pay subpar wages at the store level... — read more 

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secrets from a former manager

I'm a former manager at Belk who is left the company to go work for another retail company. I left in early 2021. I would like acknowledge that yes, we are told to pretend that everything is fine, we are told to lie, not answer straightfoward... — read more 

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| 4390 views | | 10 replies (last September 4, 2021)
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This websight is a public relations nightmare for Belk

Any and everything Belk does that is possibly underhanded or unethical ends up on this webpage. The company has had closed door meetings regarding this page and the funny thing about is that they can't do anything about it. Everything on here had... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 7 replies (last August 11, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1cfZoSYd

Belk Age descrimination

Belk is systematically trying to push elderly employees out the door. Anyone (including managers) over 50 beware, anyone over 60 your time is up.

Mask back

I just got back from a short vacation to find out all employees in my store must wear a mask starting tomorrow. Is this chain wide or just in my store 0396 in Oxford, MS?

Why bother anymore

I stopped caring a few months ago. Now I’m just going through the motions for my shift each day. If I see a problem I just keep it to myself because 9 out of 10 times managers won’t do anything to fix it. The way I see it is if management doesn’t... — read more 

Age discrimination

It seems that Belk can now employ everyone except those who are older? Correct me if I'm wrong, but... They've recently hired a person who doesn't care about her job at all. Meanwhile, the mother of a friend of mine who needs a job, who was a great... — read more 

What Sycamore Partners has done to Belk

Belk lays off hundreds at corporate office Major Name Brand Vendors begin to exit Belk They file chapter 11, but are very hush, hush about it Belk corporate has ZERO communication with store level employees and managers Belk pulls... — read more 

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| 1610 views | | 4 replies (last July 23, 2021)
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Belk closing the glass tower

CHARLOTTE — Belk is looking to sublease its 475,000-square-foot headquarters on West Tyvola Road, according to CoStar News. The publication reports Scott Wilson with Childress Klein is handling the sublease for that space at 2801 W. Tyvola Road... — read more 

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| 1990 views | | 8 replies (last July 22, 2021)
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RVP and STORE MANAGER house cleaning?

I heard from a VERY good source there is going to be a “house cleaning” of RVP’S and their “pet” SM’s within the next two to three months as some RVP’S are extremely out of touch with what is actually going on in stores on a day to day basis. — read more 

New music

I noticed new mood music . It's a refreshing change. I wonder if Belk stiffed the Muzik company along with the rest of our vendors?

All she did was line her own pockets

Lisa Legacy took a profitable company and led it into bankruptcy let's be clear not because of COVID . I would like to list her Legacy accomplishment; Increase Private Brands from 20% to over 50% by taking all the quality and value to hit low price... — read more 

Family Dollar Hiring at $15.90-$17.90 per hour

If you desire to be in retail, Family Dollar is hiring in the Charlotte area at a $15.90-$17.90 per hour rate. It is the same customer base that Belk has now, cheap with a bad attitude, so you will feel right at home.

Where are the new opportunities for retailers?

For the remaining retailers, there are opportunities for customer service jobs in local and state municipalities. Many seniors chose retirement options due to Covid. A vast new path for youth. Skip the fast food option, even if offering $15/hr... — read more 

Feel fortunate that I have a choice

If Belk was the only company I could work for, then that would be really worrying. This way, there are options and I am not forced to work here until they give me layoff. Why should I worry then and why should I be frustrated in which direction... — read more 

What's really going on?

how many people out there believe there is possible some malfeasance going on in the corporate office among the top brass, any ideas?

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Lancôme Replacement

Anyone heard what brand will replace Lancôme? If one ever does..curious if larger stores have gotten a replacement yet.

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