Thought it was just me.EVEN SERVICE MANGERS HIDE AND DO NOT EVEN CARE WHAT HAPPENS WITH CUSTOMERS OR EMPLYEE IT'S HEAD DO N DON'T LOOK AT ME ,THEY ARE A PHONE IT'S LIKE ZOMBIES EVERY BODY CS WHATEVER EVERY BODY IS ON THEIR OWN PERSONAL PHONE EVEN... — read more
Retail in Trouble...when will Lowe's be hit? This article nails it...
Investors are worried over retail trends. Recent restructuring at Lowe's is a response to poor brick and mortar sales. All Lowe's is trying to do is maximize profits now and sh-- out all the extra dead weight (store level employees) over the next... — read more
Lowe's represents the afterbirth of society...
That's right...Lowe's s---s. The ASM/Area Managers are scabs on some corporate scumbag's anal warts. They're about as smart as audience members at a Jerry Springer show, and uglier than some chick slinging hashbrowns at an Alabama Waffle House...at... — read more
Lowe's heading the way of K-mart and Sears
ASMS and Service Managers stepping down. Employees leaving.Customer's leaving. No down stocking. NO FLOOR COVERAGE. NO FUTURE WITH LOWE'S.
Explain your Work Enviroment
Out of curiosity can you please explain the enviroment in your store? I am trying to get a sense of what it is generally like in a store. For example, yesterday I went to Tools to take care of a quick cycle count. When I arrived, the CSA ran to break... — read more
RUN WHILE YOU CAN!
DON'T COME BACK! HEED THE WARNINGS! Lowe's is a sh*tbucket that only gets fuller. All of the experienced tenured people are 100% over having to cover for everyone else. Most are leaving as they find better opportunities. You will work shifts as maybe... — read more
CSA V - use your sick time!
Hey, well considering that all the fuqery so far has been instantaneously placed on the ASMs who were let go and additionally to the DMs who didn't get the Service/Support positions I think it's only fair that all of us CSA V's that have sick time... — read more
A story on why Lowe's is Anti-American...
I'm 57 years old, was unemployed for 3 years, and finally got on...at Lowe's. I'll be honest, I'm only there because I can't find anything else, plain and simple. Lowe's has sold Americans down the river. I work hard, as hard as anyone my age, in... — read more
I want to go back...
I was terminated last August because of a safety violation, out of my hands. I ended up at Depot. My old Lowes store is hurting and I applied for pro loader, only to be texted by my old Sm, that I am unrehireable in the system. You have good people... — read more
Hey Nibloc and Stock Holders Are You Reading This Stuff??
Wisen up as you rid major key, Asm and Department Mgr, players. Evident and Proof with what people are putting out there. How about you pull ALL of the Asms that were rid of and call everyone of them and Dept Mgr Files that lost positions and those... — read more
Embarrassed and ashamed to work for Lowe's
When I see the horrific changes that have taken place at Lowes, it makes me feel very ashamed and embarrassed that I work here. I see so many older people being treated negatively. It is definitely not the company that I want to work for. I feel... — read more
boycott Lowes
I spent 40 grand there in the last 3 years. My money will now go to local companies. Middle class is disappearing, it's time to put these billion dollar companies out of business and support the local stores. Our grand kids are going to suffer for... — read more
Why a '7' on a Survey.
We are all dealing with massive issues. Not enough coverage. Not enough loaders. No one with overrides for cashiers. Massive post load issues. All the while the store manager and ASMs, instead of dealing with issues and supporting our associates, are... — read more
Lowes Vs Depot
Any thoughts to Lowes vs Depot from those who have worked at both? Curious as Lowes crapped on darn good Assistant Managers and Department Managers. Just wanted to know if Depot pulled stuff like this?
Lowes losing money. I can see it how come management can't?
I'm a Rep. for the Appliance Department. All my stores are down in sales, No employees covering the departments. Customer's leaving for Home Depot. Lowe's morale is very low. I cover a large amount of stores and the sales loss for my company is... — read more
The store managers are allowing this
I was a department manager for 13 years until Jan. 2017 when lowes eliminated that position. I took pride in the way my departments looked. I treated my folks fairly and with respect. I trained them, helped when needed and what I did best, was things... — read more
That's a good slogan
Change starts at the top, not at the bottom. these guys wasted millions of dollars on LEF, the half a-- working i pods, these innovation end-caps are a joke, customers care about service, not pretty end-caps with prerecorded videos. It's the good... — read more
Still Changes! Maybe more PTO
CSC-It seems that job descriptions are changing. We could all get demoted and never get a salary increase. Leadership thinks job titles don't matter any longer and no one cares. I say it does matter! My job title matters and they can't con us into... — read more
If you lost your job on 1/17/2017 (ASM), how are you doing now?
I was one of the many ASM's that lost their job on that fateful day. I didn't qualify for unemployment, so I spent all my time looking for a new job. I fall in the 50+ age category. Almost 30 years with the company. Moved to three different states... — read more
Think they will bring back the butt kickin ASM's and Dept Mgrs??
You all know they got rid of the ones who helped build them into the Giant they are/were in Communities they opened doors in, right? Ya know, the ASMs who are in their 50's that kicked butt with keeping sales up, moral high, cared about the hourly... — read more
Another test market
heard that the Chicago Market is now a test market to bring back Department Managers, after realizing this isn't working. Sounds crazy, but with this place, it's crazy enough to be true. Looking for confirmation
Rdc Indiana layo2
Heard 165 let go?
Retail loses 60,000 jobs in two months...your Lowe's job is next?
Retail job keep falling each month, so when will Lowe's start laying off 1000s? Big box retailers are suffering the most, and the DIY craze is dying down, so massive layoffs are only months away. I'm taking as many hours as possible and saving every... — read more
North Florida stores get a visit from corporate!!
Stores in Northeast Florida got a visit from corporate yesterday. They threw a party, worked everyone OT (but still won't hire enough people), cleaned up like crazy, etc. Of course, the store will look crappy like it always does in a few days...what... — read more
Get Even
Why do the high margin adders, epp, credit , leads , etc.? Cost them real money every day.
INSTALLED SALES
Are installed sales dept mgr. Just got told his job is gone. There goes another phase of layoffs, who's next?
Morale Down Nationwide as Lowe's stumbles...
I've been talking to the national vendors for Lowe's, the folks who come in to work in the stores. Without exception, they tell me that morale is down everywhere due to this restructuring. Sales are soft, too. Lowe's is desperate, the managers are... — read more
JOIN THE COMPANY-WIDE CALL OUT AT LOWE'S - APRIL 15th!! SHOW THEM YOU WON'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!!
I'm in with this one - it's time to stick it to the corporate pigs and all their little minions who actually think this company cares about anyone but their corporate shareholders. THEY DON'T. This is an opportunity to dig into Lowe's Satan-like... — read more
Can Lowes even afford to pay Severence ....still no contract...more delays
Where are the severence contracts for all the 500+ laid off in Feb at Corporate??? Could this be yet another way to screw hard working families out of what Lowes promised. I called HR today and hear they are delaying as long as possible.
Only 1% of the workforce doesn't matter???
Check this out: https://www.fastcompany.com/3069232/lowes-efforts-to-retool-its-stores-may-backfire-say-employees In this Lowe's asks does 1% of the workforce being let go really matter???? It makes me think of the story of the old man walking down a... — read more
On April 15th all Lowes workers in the USA will be staying home from work in protest of the recent restructuring. We say No to Lowes.
On April 15th all Lowes workers across the United States will be staying home from work in protest of the recent restructuring. Lowes has made it so a career with the company is not an option. We say no to Lowes. We are not gonna take it anymore. Too... — read more
Ex-Lowes Employee from 2003
I was at Lowes from 2003 to 2008 at corporate HQ- it was one of the best experiences of my career as I was mentored by hard core home improvement veterans of 20+ years- what incredible experts, collaborators, hard workers and team players. I came... — read more
Class Action Lawsuit
Has anyone looked into a reason for a possible Class Action Lawsuit? I'm in the state of California, as the continent knows we are a very Sue happy state! I'm just wondering, I've heard in the past for this state, that if a company gets rid of your... — read more
Unemployment for the Transitionals (CSA V)?
So I'm sure there's many people wondering, as am I... What is the eligibility of the CSA V after the final layoff happens? I'm sure corporate is coming up with some master scheme to fire as many as possible on performance, attendance, some hoopla... — read more
No Longer Bleeding Blue in a Red Apron
I was an older worker who worked at corporate - Wilkes-for more than 20 years and in the years that I worked there saw this happen time and time again. Then the day came that Lowe's felt they could bring someone in and pay them less than I was making... — read more
Sales Specialists, Full Time, the Future of Lowe's
Dear Friends, It is time for us all to face the facts. Lowe's is no longer the employer it once was. You are not now or in the future going to be valued for your hard work, knowledge, commitment or loyalty. This might be a good forum for venting your... — read more
don't give the job to who you want use the criteria to select the best person.
Perhaps Lowes corporate should take a better look at how store managers choose their department managers and sales specialists. When you select people based on appearance and how likable they are or whose buddy or cousin they are rather than... — read more