Newest trick? My HR Mgr. disparaging those let go to anyone who will listen. This manager spoke to me yesterday and her comments were entirely fIction. Each of the SMs let go had high scorecards. So how could they have been so bad at their jobs? What... — read more 

Why has no one filed a gender orage discrimination against these monsters. From everyone I have talked to many 50 to 60 year olds were given a "PACKAGE". WAKE Up

So we know there are still 34 store closures that have to be announced. Anyone know when that is coming? Is that the quarter 2 announcements everyone is talking about at the end of march?

I hear they can't get the money to buy. This could develop into one hell of a dire situation. How long before the store closures ramp up? Jeff Bezos needs to pony up and buy.

Funny how 2 of us in the store I was in didn't get to keep a job as it was known that we didn't want to "grow" into a higher position (MTM). Glad I'm out! Hear it's nothing but mass confusion with those who are left.

My biggest question is why were some under qualified JBMs given a free pass? Tenured SMs were displaced while others were kept .... how is that fair?! Everyone should have been assessed; no one should have been a free pass.

...our credit rating to junk status. Guess that explains why we cannot get bedframes, doesn't it?

Had 2 SMs walk out in my store over the past two days. And they're not going to be replaced. What in the hell is going on at the executive level?

Called customer service today to ask about why I couldn't schedule a delivery for two mattress frames. Was told, "per company policy, we are unable to answer that question." Translation: we are on COD with that manufacturer. We aren't paying all our... — read more 

I do not understand why they cannot figure out why traffic is slowed down in the stores. We have had the exact same Three day, One day sale for the last 10 years with the same product and pricing! Customers know it will be on sale next week without... — read more 

So week 1 of the changes.....is anyone else in a store that is having a complete meltdown and is a disaster?

Any news?? Anybody hear more about the possible buy out from HB? I know that the company is behind and still interviewing displaced/ former employees for positions.

What to expect?

If the merger is in the works, it will be ugly. the amount of jobs that would pale in comparison by what happened last month. HB has a different structure. i would assume the safest stores would be HSQ, Union Square and all the other big city stores.

These talks with HB are a lot farther along than you think. We are within 90-120 days of a takeover, massive store closures and more layoffs. The 2Q announcements are going to be ugly. If you're contemplating getting out, do it now. If you don't, you... — read more 

Jewelry is going lease? Who is going to be the company running it? How long before BT goes lease and those guys are f---ed, too?

Any word on the Big Ticket commission structure? Is there any truth to the rumor all draw vs. commission stores will be converted to hourly plus 2% this year?

At my store the SMS who got laid off where all Under the ASM who quit on Black Friday because he was being pushed out. It seems like they got rid of anyone that had anything to do with him. Even if the SM had the highest scorecards in the store. They... — read more 

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I keep seeing Hudson Bay pop up as a potential buyer... Google Macy's news and it looks like we're up for sale. Should be interesting

It's such a shame to see how UNETHICALLY the layoffs have been handled. Especially, since our core values include INTEGRITY ALWAYS. My job is safe, but I am deeply ashamed to report have witnessed SERIOUS MISCONDUCT from HR. We all knew in q3 to... — read more 

My store isn't closing but many people are being laid off and i wonder if hourly non-executive associates will be just as at risk for losing there jobs? Why the secrecy? there's no point in quitting when you could just wait for them to lay you off... — read more 

More SMs were laid off than we were lead on to believe. Is this true for anyone else? Some good people were let go too and I can't wrap my head around why.

Rumor is that there will be more cuts in 2nd quarter. Of course it will not be as many as now, but does anybody have any idea which areas?

I hope everyone is safe. I know things have started To be released. It is worse than we all originally thought. Keeping everyone in my prayers and sending positive vibes.

Any idea on what if any changes will be made on the corporate office level, in particular, Cincinnati/Mason/Springdale offices?

Wondering how some AP people been impacted. We heard we are losing our DMI and the districts are being realigned. Anyone have any idea of how the structure will change?

I was told my position was eliminated (full time) but I was also told that there was a chance that there would be a part time position opening up that I could possibly have. When my manager asked me if I would be interested in the part time position... — read more 

In the regional newsletter, it states January 30th will be the date for the communcation of the outcome of the assessment of 4 stores execs

I found out last week I made the cut and my job is safe. I have a good rapport with my HR Manager and she told me that she is worried about her job later in the year when they roll out some new initiatives. She also told me that I should keep my eyes... — read more 

On Insite it appears all the "new" roles are posted internally as of Friday January 20th. A Retail Sales Floor Lead is one of the new positions. Reading through the job description it states they will have keys to the store to open and close and also... — read more 

what are the meanings of the following: a complex versus a non complex location? a dmet pilot locations? what are the pilot locations? is this where the new structure is being tested? thanks.

What does this mean for EDPs? I just became an SM a week before they made the lay off announcement. I'm worried I'm going to lose this job after I just got it just because I'm the newest one. What does this mean for future participants of the program... — read more 

Now with the changes being implemented, what is the next step for the company? Will there be more layoffs in the coming months?

Laying off 10,000 didnt help their stock increase. More drastic cuts should happen I heard last week many people in the corp office were let go. Many buyers and divisional merchandise manangers. I.am sure more to come. My advice is to get out out... — read more 

I am being laid off. My manager tells me that "all part time people are being let go" and "you can not move from PT position to a FLEX position. Not allowed. Wow, so amazing that the people that are delivering the lay off messages are either... — read more 

You did it to me last year

Spring 2017 8010 General Selling Targets: Will there be any wiggle room at all with targets or are they a hard target that must be met? No at this time we need to stick to planned target. What is direction on retaining 8010 FWTs in stores? We are... — read more