What do the shift times/ schedules look like in the store that have reopened with limited hours? For FT and for people leaders?
We will be smaller at all levels when we re-open for the fall season
We have been on several calls where it was made clear that we will be smaller at all levels when we re-open for the fall season. Don't expect to see a rush to bring back non-essential people regardless of their position, as a matter of fact, mid... — read more
On Deletions...
Not my post, just sharing... On deletions, someone posted this a couple of days ago, source below: I've been on this site since 2015 (first with Verizon and now with GM) so hear me out: mods/admins exist, they are silent tho ... — read more
We can officially retire the watercooler!
Many young people started new businesses creating custom masks, others, who were already moving significantly in this direction, have established their presence in areas as diverse as gaming advisors, writers, podcasters, game scenario authors... — read more
Posts are being deleted, WHY? Does Macy's own this blog?
Corp HR in full control here? Why are posts getting nuked?
Macy’s Tech No New Building
Three months after announcing it was bringing a tech hub to Atlanta, Macy’s is pulling out of the deal citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. What does this mean for Tech?
Leadership Fail
When the leader cannot even get the meaning of a vital holiday correct one has to wonder how the company will survive. Regarding JG’s memo including a line about Memorial Day. “ it’s also a time to salute the men and women who work tirelessly... — read more
Macys CEO sees $10B of opportunity up for grabs ...
OMFG ... are you high? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/21/macys-ceo-10-billion-in-sales-up-for-grabs-because-of-retail-bankruptcies.html
What does $1 Billion Loss mean for Macy's workers
What do you think?
Macy's says it expects first-quarter loss of $1 billion
Go on yahoo finance and watch clip. The earlier poster got it right. WE are not coming back from this in anyway close to the familiar s*%t show it was before. Reality check folks. If you are an unprofitable smaller store in the middle of nowhere you... — read more
1 billion loss
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/05/21/macys-m-sees-q1-loss-of-up-to-1point1-billion.html
Any Word On Furloughs Moving to Layoffs?
Hearing rumors that not everyone who is still on furlough will be brought back. Seems the company is doing well with just limited store teams and direction to stores via video meetings and portal/email communication. So many people at the... — read more
maintenance
our they bringing maintenance back none in my store
Leave Macy's Tech
Before he died, a father said to his son; “Here is a watch that your grandfather gave me. It is almost 200 years old. Before I give it to you, go to the jewellery store in town. Tell them that I want to sell it, and see how much they offer... — read more
maintenance
what is going on with maintenance is see their not back in my store yet.
What if....
Looking at the possible buy out of JC Penneys from Amazon, what do you guys think would be the out come if Amazon bought out Macy's?
Macy’s music
Who else misses the Macy’s playlist that plays on the floor PA
Should I be worried?
If I know my store is reopening and I haven't been called back yet, should I be worried?
MCS Cincinnati
Reposting as this is still relevant to me and others: I work at MCS in downtown Cincinnati. Have been furloughed but haven’t heard when/if I will be called back. Some kind of update would be nice. Anyone heard anything? I wonder if this will... — read more
Vacations and Use of PTO,s
This has taken so much from us in a way we would normally run our daily lives and now it’s as I think going to be a bigger problem for all of our stores. When we do finally get back we are going to want to take our PTOs and Vacations to see love... — read more
PTO....
Anyone heard of restrictions of use of PTO...I've heard we can't start using it until September...if this is the case, how will all stores be able to handle the mass PTO requests of their full time empliyees...I can speak of myself and just 3... — read more
Phase 1 and 2 of recall process details
I am having difficulties nailing down the details of the recall phases and our rights and the consequences of our choices. My store manager told me that if I refuse to return for the first round, I am still considered on furlough and... — read more
What’s the future of retail?
So what’s next ?
J.C. Penney, weighed down by debt and battered by the coronavirus, has filed for bankruptcy.
The Plano, Texas-based retailer employed roughly 90,000 full- and part-time workers as of February. Sales at J.C. Penney have fallen annually since 2016. Macy's next ...
Memorial day
Hey guys, My store is not open but some colleagues are there to run bops and fulfillment. We are being told that we will be off Memorial Day but still have to work 5 days that week. Tuesday-Saturday. Can someone confirm if this is part of the... — read more
I am losing hope
It's very stressful to wait...
Moco macys
The 3 or so Macy's in Montgomery county MD will be closed until further notice. Will this mean the stores will permanently close?
Coronavirus Finishes the Retail Reckoning That Amazon Started
UBS estimates the number of U.S. retail stores will fall to 782,000 over the next five years from 883,000 last year. That is a far bigger culling than during the 2008 recession, when 28,455 stores closed. “Going back over the last 20 years, the... — read more
Store closing
How can I not feel sad about my store closing? Worked with Macy's for over two years and it is one of my first jobs. I was a dedicated and passionate associate and for what? To get an email in the morning that the store will be closing for good.
AST recalls
Are they bringing back AST associates or supervisors or both?
Ct unemployment - has anyone received their $ yet?
I have been filing for unemployment since end of March in Ct but have not received anything Yet. Website says Claim is pending determination (code 30) cannot reach anyone by phone - anyone else having problems ??
Anyone receive their severance yet?
My last day with Macy's was 3/31 and I signed my severance paperwork on 4/2. Macy's said severance would be processed within 4-6 weeks of signature. Today is exactly 6 weeks. Just curious if anyone else is in the same boat or if others with similar... — read more
Who is being brought back?
In the stores that have opened, what positions are being brought back from furlough initially? FT? PT? 8030? Which executives?