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To: All Macy’s, Inc. colleagues From: Jeff Gennette and Tony Spring A Message from Jeff and Tony Hi everyone, You are likely aware that Macy’s, Inc. has been the subject of media articles since late Sunday afternoon. This is not... — read more 

Hi all,back in 2020 this site was so helpful for me to learn what was going. If anyone on here is in corpirate can you please share. For me, i work at photo studio in LIC and so far have heard NOTHING,almost if they were acting we werent in the news... — read more 

Need to know.

like elmer fudd said "thanks all folks" Macys lure you thru this entire year to give you a shocking news you may not have a job soon.. Macys last dirty move. so all them macys lifers finally wake up and smell the coffee yet? you got played — read more 

To everyone complaining for years about incompetent upper management with an outdated philosophy, you're wish might be finally coming true. A fresh vision, a clean slate, and a flat out demolition of what you've known your whole career. Neighbood... — read more 

Technology has been updated in all stores to allow registers, (point of sale), to run on a different platform. Preparing for a new host. This and more back of house changes being implemented shortly. Prepare!

Look at what happened to other companies in similar situations. They cut as many employees as they could from the start to save on costs. And they kept cutting until there was only a skeleton left. Those who stay will not have a life, considering how... — read more 

Is the rumor really true about Macy's being sold? I really need my job! When will the new owners take over? Will we be locked out and have to reapply for our jobs?

so i thought this was weird. im a former employee and i forgot i had a 401k from macys which i havent looked at in 4 years.. so i get a letter in the mail saying hey btw you have this 401k and maybe you should do something with it? so after... — read more 

There is less visual in the store than ever and they have already realigned some job responsibilities from one of these position to the other this year (signing, pricing, AYS). What do you guys know on what will happen with these roles?

I am a retiree from Macy's receiving monthly checks from my pension. Can anyone offer information what happens to this with the investor buy out of Macy's?

Rumors are there'll be more layoffs in January. Is this true? If it is, does anybody have more info on it?

Macys has been offered a buyout of 6 billion but not for the brand for the real estate. so my impression on this buyout is that Jeff the ceo Parasite knew this all along and is walking out the door just as its announced. The board of crooks will... — read more 

So I got an email titled “welcome to your new role” but it doesn’t say what the new role is.. I’m currently a visual captain. Has anyone received the same email or have any information as to what might be happening to the visual captain positions?... — read more 

Can someone elaborate on this post. I saw it comments below & would like to know more, I am part of digital / com. Thanks for any insight!

So sad to hear the possibility of investment companies taking over Macy's. I worked in the Pacific Northwest, Bon Marche division, before the name plate switch to Macy's. Many good years with the company. Although the stress of a new year and job... — read more 

Link to the article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/investor-group-launches-58-billion-buyout-bid-macys-wsj-2023-12-10/?fbclid=IwAR2OSpHd9a24vLq_ucIBVDjTYvBeZ6TOqv7cfAGqTniHy32ID_nBn16uzxQ Link to the video:... — read more 

as reported on bloomberg asia open just now... apparently reuters broke the news 2h... — read more 

We all know something is going down in February. So who knows? Spill the tea honey.

Why do the schedules for our furniture gallery show open on Sun 12/24 until 7? In all the years that I worked here we've never been open later than 6PM on Christmas Eve. The mall that we're associated with is closing at 6pm as usual.

Cutting hours during holiday? We are told not overtime, stay on budget. Anyone else getting this message?

Security guard at Macy's in Philadelphia stabbed and ki-led just doing his job and second security guard injured. What an absolute tragedy.

This company is just ridiculous. We are pretty much out of bags and they are making customers buy a backstage reusable bag for .99 if they want a bag. How do we not have bags in December. And they are trying to save on payroll. It’s all so... — read more 

I’m wondering if anyone can honestly answer this question. When I have volunteered my time to, example Ronald McDonald house I was not able to clock in and my schedule was changed to reflect that I wouldn’t be paid for going. But it seems that when... — read more 

Colleagues, Our sales plan for December is monumental, a huge increase over LY. However, our stock levels are deplorable in the gift giving FOBs. In men's, all the gate leg tables and icon tables of sweaters and wovens have been removed. Polo and... — read more 

It's not just Macy's.

Do we not give out gift boxes anymore, those ones that are brown and say Macy's across the front? Our store never got any this year

Funniest thing happened in our store on Black Friday. One of the managers saw two customers coming down the escalator from from the home store and they each were carrying a Kitchen Aid mixer. Since they looked like they were struggling to carry... — read more 

Any new info out there for the significant cuts coming? I hear major cuts to the SMM/OOM/MBAs. Of course this is to add hourlies to the floor (chuckle). Heard a cherished position might return to help make stores look good again. Any other news? — read more 

My store's pricing system was down this Black Friday. We had to use our phones to scan prices and put those into the register. At times debit cards had to be run as credit. The situation was embarrassing, and lead to very long lines. Was this a... — read more 

Macy’s workers are planning to strike on Black Friday, alleging unfair labor practices and the retailer’s failure to reach a new union contract deal. Four hundred workers at Macy’s locations in Washington state are planning action after 96% of... — read more 

Ahh the Christmas Season where I train a bunch of teenagers who just don't care,don't do what is asked,and call off twice a week or more. Then to make it better I'm asked to extend every shift to cover their hours. But I guess I should grab as many... — read more 

I am seeing quite a few run down stores. Stores with water damaged and leaking roofs Stores more than half the lights burnt out and not even being bothered to be replaced. Stores with malfunctioning handicapped doors. Stores with old... — read more 

In our Macys, a smaller door, once a “growth 150 door”, customers still seem very confused that all the registers are gone throughout the store and they need to look for “Let’s Check Out” by an exit, much like they would do at Kohl’s, Target or a... — read more 

We made 3rd quarter path to growth . What week check will we see incentive?

Has anyone heard anything. Macys notious to layoff dec/ jan. Corporate & Retail. I dont think they did last year (to save PR face) which makes me concerned for this year. Any corporate insight / chatter would be appreciated.

Our store manager shared that we missed the path to growth bonus for Q3 making it only one quarter this year where we made an extra .25 cents an hour. Last year we made bonus every quarter and most of the time it was .35 cents an hour. Sales are... — read more 

Whoever planned this out their idea was so bright the bulb burnt out... We finished register consolidation a while back, and home was left with 0 checkouts.. They are gonna have fun on Black Friday with customers dragging items to ready to wear or... — read more 

Wow, what a year we have had in our furniture and mattress department, down double digits. We used to have enough staff to cover our operating hours and have two or three people to help customers on busy weekends. Since we made the staffing changes... — read more