im usually completely critical of what corporate does, and obviously theyre all receiving public and government pressure to "do the right thing". But i am happy to read that this wont be a time where they try to screw us over. if you have the... — read more
Pro Services
Pro Services. It has become a joke. Micromanaged to death with unrealistic goals. High turnover in both the specialist and department manager positions . No credit for retail sales at all (and they are the customers that consume a lot of time). You... — read more
What is the latest on class action lawsuit regarding allowances
Has anyone heard anything? I am not even sure how they get started but someone must have some knowledge on this. Looks like they just got over on us .
Walmart's response to the virus
3 - If an associate contracts the coronavirus and is recommended quarantine, WalMart Inc will pay the associate for the full 14 days of quarantine. On top of that, if more time is needed per care giver order, associate can miss up to and be paid for... — read more
ASM SALES !! All Talk No Support
I’m tired of these managers that just talk talk talk support but never follow through . Then have the audacity to ask for sales but never appreciate the sales associate . They want car salesmen mentality with this new Lowe’s. They don’t care about... — read more
can we be fired for refusing to serve a customer?
Had a customer in millwork today who was ordering a custom therma-tru door. She was coughing and hacking the entire time and not doing much to cover her mouth. After the 3rd time I got up and explained to her that I was going to try and find... — read more
Does This Happen at Your Store Too?
Does this happen at your store? Older, experienced associates applying for positions and not even getting an interview while the person who gets the position is from home depot or one of the newer associates at the store. Case in point; our newest... — read more
Walmart Has Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Throughout Stores Now
Visited my local Walmart tonight. I was impressed they now have Hand sanitizer dispensers in the restrooms, entrance/exit doors, cashier stations, etc. When is Lowe's going to take proper precautions to mitigate the spread of the CoronaVirus among... — read more
CoronaVirus: President Trump Proposes Employee Tax Relief & Paid Time Off
The President is proposing Paid Time Off and Tax Relief for hourly employees. In tonight's press conference he said he'll be meeting with business leaders. I wonder how Mr. Ellison and Lowe's will respond to this?
Holy Cow! Lowe’s Stock Price
It’s at $95.24 as I write this. I expect one or two things to happen. Marvin gets fired along with his band of merry men and women. More layoffs to inflate the stock price. That is all, oh and god bless those who still have to work at... — read more
This company is doing nothing different in the face of a pandemic.
Managers who act like employees shouldn't be scared. No extra cleaning of bathrooms or disinfecting of any commonly touched areas. CDC guidelines being ignored. More worried about profits than about front line workers. I'll tell you this right... — read more
What Is Lowe’s Doing To Prepare For CoronaVirus?
Where is the planning and preparation for the coronavirus in the stores??? We have received no communication or instruction from corporate down to store management! There should be an increase in the frequency of Restroom cleaning and sanitizing... — read more
Virus testing
8 of us have flu and are calling out this weekend. We were told we will be fired. Our next call was to the parent of one of the 8 who is a labor lawyer. Bye Brian (Felicia)
February Jobs Report (Look at Retail #s)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/06/heres-where-the-jobs-are-for-february-2019-in-one-chart.html
Tools and Hardware
How many associates do you have in your tools and hardware departments? We have 2 part-timers and 1 supervisor. 25 million dollar store.
Pricing Coordinator
I’ve been seeing job postings for pricing coordinators for the daytime. All spread out in different states and in time. So far, North Carolina, Colorado, and Texas. Only about 4 postings total. But wondering if they are testing PSC in the day again... — read more
Discussion about the outbreak (Corona Virus) and Lowes
Any opinions? Discuss it here?
Lowes life s---s
Who cares about your podcast (garb-cast). Only your bank and stock holders do. And you were right about one thing in your quarterly meeting here lately. "Not everyone is cut out for retail" that's right, especially with you running the place. Who... — read more
Go figure
Lowe's: No Clear Value Here Mar. 2, 2020 7:02 AMLowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)HD Summary Lowe's dips to $110 on weak numbers and the market selloff. The net payout yield is now 6.7% and the stock is usually a solid buy up at 8.0%. The stock trades... — read more
Lowe’s Is Being Ruined By A Loser
We all know it!!! We have a Loser in charge of what was a very viable and profitable Company. Yes, number 2, but solid and profitable. Since he’s taken over the toilet is flushing and Lowe’s is now in a supposed “Turnaround” mode. Which is Wall... — read more
Lowes the anti-employee company
If you want to be miserable, angry, and get treated like c-ap please fill out an application, this is the place for you. If you want to see management not lift a finger and fill there paycheck with bonuses, please come see lowes. If you want to break... — read more
Name one thing that’s better with Marvin in charge
Name one thing that’s better about Lowe’s with Marvin in charge.
baby hand joe and marvin
walking mst resets and making them go back and redo it....you clowns musta missed the plan or never looked huh?
What Sense Does This Make
We are out of several types of Sherwin Williams paint bases at my store, nothing real important just eggshell and satin base A. Up in top stock, where customers can see, we have three pallets of paint including what we need. They are tagged for a... — read more
Can someone please explain this? Kronos. Scheduling. Transferred?
All last month I had an (x) at y name on the printed schedule and in Kronos. When I first saw it I asked management and they simply said, "you are transferred that day and will be working elsewhere." When I asked where, they said I had to look at... — read more
Credit Applications
Can they really discipline Specialists for not getting at least 1 credit application per week?
CUSTOMER-CENTRIC SCHEDULING AND PLUMBING SPECIALISTS
In my store there is one Plumbing Specialist and one Plumbing Pro. Under the new scheduling the Pro gets all of the openings,and no closings ; which leaves the Specialist working only mids and closings. The only time the Specialist get an opening... — read more
Who are the “Pros” Lowe’s is after?
So Lowe’s is 4Pros. Which ones really? Are house flippers pros? Re roofers, are they pros? Or is it just house painters and home builders? I believe when Lowe’s says pros they really mean regular visitors to a store. I believe that because neither... — read more
Won’t let me bill out hand sanitizer
This morning I was told that we are not allowed to bill out anymore hand sanitizer or Lysol or anything to that effect because of cost cutting. They also said they will not be ordering any through spent management for the sales floor because of cost... — read more
How’s that cost cutting master plan going for you Marvin? - Censored Post from 2/26/20
So, yesterday I wrote a post here, mocking Marvin Ellison for the fiscal results that were currently released. I pointed out that for all the cost cutting that had been done, the results were pathetic. I observed that Marvin is inept and that all... — read more
This is going to end badly for a lot of retailers
Covid-19 is decimating supply chains and the stock market at the same time. As it spreads through the USA we will see financial collapse at historic levels. There is nothing any retailer such as Lowe's can do to prevent the inevitable. Employees... — read more
Region 18MST
Anygood?
Joey makes me laugh
His talking about Lowe’s having an easy time hiring seasonal employees because they are a preferred employer.. Lol
2020 Financial Outlook Falls Short
CNBC- Lowe's shares fall as fourth-quarter sales, outlook for fiscal 2020 fall short of estimates PUBLISHED WED, FEB 26 2020 6:12 AM EST UPDATED 12 MIN AGO As all of the current and former employees knew would happen. Hold on to your hats. The... — read more
Sales SpecialistsAre Now Cashiers
Effective immediately all specialists are to walk all their customers up front and ring them out at the register. They are cutting back on the number of cashiers. We received the memo yesterday confirming this. The only exception is if you have... — read more