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Apparently im on one of these "lists"... When do employees find out. It is a pretty cr-ppy mall and i heard some coworkers discussing redeveleopment. So far my manager hasnt said anything

I've told you all. They are doing just fine. Read the article. They don't even care to mention retail as part of their core 5 businesses. So stop crying about their lack of brick and mortar locations. They aren't a retail business anymore.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251222584547/en/Transformco-Fidem-Financial-and-Funds-Managed-by-Blue-Owl-Launch-Aress-a-Next-Generation-Co-Brand-Credit-Card-Servicing-Platform

we have a store manager who literally knows how to do NOTHING whatsoever. they cant do anything, yet get paid a store managers salary.is anyone else having this issue in their store?

Anyone has inside info on store job cuts? Managers everywhere are concerned. Every year. I swear Macy's is the worst at this.

If you know that your store is closing, feel free to list it below. For example.. Columbia Place

I'm curious about how many stores are facing challenges due to a lack of hours while trying to prepare for inventory.

All WFM locations will transition to AMZ fresh location by the end of 2026. Whole Foods will turn into a brand line sold by AMZ. This comes from a credible source.

In my opinion here is what is happening with Belk. I believe they have saw what is actually work for Macy’s and Belk is going to give it a shot. Macy’s is opening up smaller format stores that seem to be doing quite well for the brand, but at the same time they are closing their stores that are simply not profitable anymore and putting more focus into their “go-forward” stores. This strategy is all too similar to what Belk is doing. I do believe we will see several more store closures with Belk in the new year but honestly if this can help the company I believe it should be done. I mean it is working for Macy’s as they saw their first sales increase and positive outlook for the first time in several years.

The Stop & Shop in Clinton will close as the company "has made the difficult decision not to renew the lease for our store," according to Stephanie Cunha, a spokesperson for Stop & Shop.

https://patch.com/connecticut/clinton/stop-shop-plans-close-clinton-store-heres-when-why

Tulsa 371 closing permanently Jan 18th

Just curious how other store managers supported their teams during the holiday season. Our location did not receive any form of acknowledgment — not even a simple holiday greeting. There were no small gestures of appreciation such as candy, food, or a thank-you, despite the team working extremely hard throughout the busiest month of the year.

Many associates felt overworked and under-appreciated after consistently going above and beyond during the holiday rush. While retail is understood to be demanding, basic human decency and acknowledgment should still be expected in any workplace.

After many years in retail, this level of disregard is disappointing and concerning. The lack of appreciation has significantly impacted morale and reflects a larger issue with leadership and company culture.

For some, this holiday season has solidified the decision that it will be their last Christmas with Macy’s.

Belk paris Texas las day February 14-2026
Closing permanently.

Usually around second week of February from experience
Everything is being kept tight lipped tho.

We were explicitly told when someone quits they will not be replaced. I’m a hometown store.

I’m close to a breaking point and more exhausted than I’ve ever been. After this rush, it will just turn into anxiety about the job, the future of the store, and what happens next. I badly need real rest, and I doubt I’ll get any. I hope the rest of you are doing better. This time of year is absolutely brutal.

My store has been very busy, and we’ve been run off our feet. Partly that’s due to incompetent management, but there’s also been a lot of customer traffic. I’m hearing that not all stores have been this crowded. I’m curious to see what the final holiday numbers look like. I hope they’re good - it might improve our chances of keeping our jobs.

Belk 686 oak ridge will close permanently on Feb 15th

The Christmas season is coming to an end. The Valentines Aisle is to be set in full in less than 3 weeks. Who do you think, at store level, is going to be laid off first? High paid SMs, high tier SMs, Hourly or Salary ESMs, IS or ISL, lessen the SFLs, the rest of the BCs, or RXOMs?

J.C.Penney property sale falls thru, according to Retail Dive, now what?

other stores including amazon: $8, 20ct!
Haven't seen what cvs store looks like in 10 years and no plan to go shop there soon!

How do you find out which stores are good/silver stores?

im loosing lots of associates. and they are not being replaced.
some days its just two associates on entire sales floor, especially in the mornings. it's worse now that after covid, way worse. i dont think i can take this much longer either.

Does anyone have a full list of the stores that will officially close in 2026?

A home decor retailer has reportedly laid off the majority of its workforce. These significant job cuts affect most of the company's employees. The company's future operations are now uncertain following these widespread layoffs. This move impacts a prominent business within the home decor sector. The decision leaves many employees without jobs and raises questions about the retailer's continued existence.

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/12/portland-home-decor-retailer-schoolhouse-lays-off-most-employees-future-uncertain.html

Shout out to our WONDERFUL CEO and marketing teams FAILURE to get merchandise/stock into our COR retail stores! YES YES! Direct fill you say, but I am customer I need it now! You know it is Christmas! So what’s your problem ! You scream here in Texas about sale sale sale but yet YOU failed the stock holders and your front line employees! Hope you feel good about yourselves!

Sanford, St. Mary’s, Cordele, Tulsa, and several other locations will be closing in 2026 permanently. In the meanwhile, the company is describing the new "market stores" as a new concept that'll help Belk just like the outlet talks of a few years back lol.

Amazon plans to fully "Amazonify" Whole Foods by flooding shelves with cheap, mass-produced junk food like Doritos, Pepsi, and Kraft singles to chase Walmart shoppers and low income customers, while quietly phasing out premium organic lines to cut costs and line their pockets. thousands of long-time store managers and grocery/front end staff will face massive layoffs as robots take over stocking (the same robots they have in warehouses right now) and checkout duties, because this year Amazon is plotting to rebrand select locations as hybrid Amazon Fresh warehouses stocked mostly with private-label basics and call it "Fresh by Whole Foods Market"

Went Christmas shopping in the eastern Ohio area..empty shelves and no displays anywhere. I thought mission 1 was supposed to be an improvement. Do they even still employ sales reps?

I saw on online that the Belk Outlets in Cordele and St. Mary’s Georgia are closing. Are there any others?

Any views on what sku to be cut? Retail and foodservice or just one? The 20% in the announcement?

Paired with Quaker sell off counts as those sku out?

One or two a day ... What's the best place to sell them?

I look forward to receiving via email all of the discount coupons I get from CVS. I love my CVS discount coupons; I also like going to my local CVS store. I think CVS should focus on its core business and sell the non-core businesses it has acquired over the past decade.

... you'll always wear nice shoes. Sure, it may be a business-casual environment, but if you can't bother to wear decent shoes, you're a slob and a loser. I find that I have nothing but contempt for people who wear cr-ppy shoes to work. I knew this before, but Nordstrom confirmed and reinforced it with me.

A sharp pair of loafers can spiff up a pair of jeans. Add a collared shirt, and you look pretty good in this shabby world. Complete the look with a jacket, people will think you are interviewing. But shoes are the foundation. Good shoes are essential.

Has there been much chatter about sales after Thanksgiving? Our store has slowed down a bit, and I'm curious how sales are going for everyone else.

It wouldn’t be surprising. Someone mentioned another 300 shutting down next year, and I wouldn’t be shocked if the final number ends up even higher. What’s really stopping them from shutting everything down and switching fully to the non-corp model? Either way, the uncertainty and anxiety just keep dragging on.