Good to see that Belk is stocking up on Limited Too and Polaroid wired headphones for the Holidays. Great to have when everything is going Bluetooth and phones no longer have headphone jacks. I wonder what kind of close-out deal Belk got on these? ... — read more 

Unemployment is about out and still no call back from furlough ! Any word on that deal anyone?

I have the opportunity to join a competitive brand store. Not sure if I should take it. With the pandemic going on, I’m afraid to start a new job only to be terminated within a few months if not weeks. The pay is better than what I am getting now... — read more 

The merchandise we received for the holiday season seems like closeout merchandise for other defunct retailers.

A few days ago I had a customer berate me for lack of employees because she had to wait to be assisted. I kept apologizing to her but she was not mollified. She then asked me for corporate’s number which I happily provided. I hope she does call and... — read more 

If belk is doing so good why not announce that stores are closed for thanksgiving and NO Employees have to work (including fulfillment), why not bring back all furloughed employees? Why only have 2 registers open? Why not give raises and 40 hours to... — read more 

Store filled with inventory. Holiday items arriving. Business getting better and better everyday. One Belk works!

Three associates gave notice today (two without notice). And we can’t hire anyone

Or any more closings?

The way belk is operated now under the “covid 19” excuse is pure lunacy. Belk was on a downward spiral starting when Harper took over. Things went from different, to odd, to bizarre to now they are bat shyt crazy. And now this is where we are... — read more 

Managers are telling employees that the company is not in dire straits (near bankruptcy) and that 16 people working in a 30,000 square foot store with only 4 registers open is normal, Macy’s, Khols, Dillard’s have twice or three times as many... — read more 

Something needs to be done about this. We have no one to open on the weekend mornings and customers are upset because no one is available to help them. I'm tired of being yelled at because I'm the only one on the sales floor. Its not my fault that... — read more 

"Macy’s is planning to test several, smaller Macy’s stores outside of shopping malls, as well as a Bloomingdale’s store off-mall." Gotta tell you, makes me both laugh and cry. B & C size stores were always the cash cows for Belk. Yet they were... — read more 

In new reports yesterday, JCPenney will most likely be purchased by it's lenders as sell negations fall through. Full article here: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/31/jc-penney-lenders-to-make-bid-for-department-store-in-bankruptcy.html

Macy's is set to report dismal Q2 numbers tomorrow. Surely Belk's numbers cannot be any better.

Some people got separation papers this week

Belk is having a Charity Sale in October including pre-sell. Hopefully staff and hours will increase by then. At current levels, stores will not be able to handle it.

Stein mart quietly laid off about 70% of its corporate office a few months before they went bankrupt, how many people are left working at Belk corporate? That is a way to tell about Belk’s future (or lack of)

Has any associate had payroll issues?

In the middle of a busy Saturday afternoon in our store, a customer exclaimed to me:about Belk "Almost every register in here is closed. I don't see how you are going to stay in business! I fear for your jobs!"

I quit belk today. I feel like I just got paroled.

I’m really excited about my stores future!

Belk along with JoAnn stores are still listed as likely to default by the end of the year according to the latest Fitch report.

Return lines are long and backed up most of the day. Customers are returning armloads and bagloads of merchandise purchased online and in store that pile up quickly. Belk is paying shipping on orders that are shipped in multiple packages from... — read more 

Are Polo Reps returning? Are stores receiving fall Polo? Will Polo Specialists ever receive bonuses again or has the position gone away?

Our store manager told us in a meeting that “belk hasn’t closed any stores yet”, an STM chimes in and said “are they going to close all of them in one fell swoop?” Then there was an pause and she changed the subject. #bestcomeback

Store payroll hours reduced again. Hours extended one extra hour at some stores, still 9pm or 8pm depending on location. large doors running on about 17 workers daily, small doors running on about 8 or 9 a day. This is scary stuff folks, no joke... — read more 

If you are a single mother/parent working at Belk, please start looking for other jobs, this is not going to end well, I promise you that. Don’t believe a word management tells you, they are lying to your face, all they care about is getting their... — read more 

It's obvious. Belk is hanging by a thread desperately grasping for online sales to stay alive. Look around at what is going on in your store. It's plain to see that cash for payroll is limited and that store standards are going way down. If you enjoy... — read more 

Belk stores are in such a disarray! Walk into our Belk store and you will see customers wondering around lost because they can't find a place to check out. Very few registers are open, The majority of the limited staff are frantically shopping... — read more 

This will start a flood of other “a” level retail partners. In other news Bed, Bath and Beyond just laid off 5% of their workforce. Now they can choose Macys, Bed,Bath and Beyond, JC Penney and Lord and Taylor rejects.

Reduction in customer service Reduction in advertising/marketing Low Quality Merchandise Change in Return Policy Low Housekeeping Standards Buildings not being maintained properly Reduction in services/amenities to... — read more 

Target is stepping up its game, part time from $15.30, full time from $16

From an article from The Motley Fool financial page on the risk of mall anchor tenant closures/bankruptcies: "Crucially, when anchor tenants like department stores close, a mall's smaller interior tenants can often invoke co-tenancy clauses... — read more 

Nike cutting ties with Belk and others .

I’ve heard about a “hostile work environment” and “age discrimination” lawsuit some ex managers were trying to put together. Someone mentioned it on here a while ago. Anyone know the status of the lawsuit?

I’ve heard through the grapevine that Estée Lauder wants out of Belk because it’s not “upscale” enough to represent their brand, not sure if this is fact or just rumor but it will be interesting to see what transpires in the next few months. If... — read more 

Lauder just announced massive staff cuts and closure of non-productive department store counters. Their future focus will be on digital sales not brick and mortar. As this is new news, I have been unable to determine if this is only Lauder... — read more 

Dillard’s in Raleigh is hiring in Women’s department starting at $15 & Up for full time, rotation of weekends off, full benefits, and Vacation and holiday pay. Most of the things Belk is trying to get rid of.