For SF folks terminated early February and Mar end, have you all got severance? When is it due and will we all get it at same time? What is the delay?
Lord and taylor
Announced Lord&Taylor to liquidate once they reopen! They have about 38 stores . So sad
Anyone know which stores are opening May 11th?
I know it's not officially announced yet but are there any indications about which stores are going to be opening next?
BIG TICKET Experience?
Please review this re-post. Would like some In site from stores that have opened with Big Ticket Galleries. TY https://www.thelayoff.com/t/14JEIBff#replies
Corporate assessment
How is corporate determining who is initially coming back ? I heard it was based on an assessment done by corporate.....any word?
For people who went back to work today, what was it like?
How did it go? I know it’s very early but do you think Macy’s is doing enough? How were your colleagues reacting? What was the overall vibe like?
MCS Cincinnati
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 accelerate or change plans for future move to Progress Place? — read more
J. Crew files for bankruptcy protection
Crew on Monday became the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy protection during the coronavirus crisis, The New York Times reports. The clothing chain said its parent company, Chinos Holdings, had submitted the paperwork for Chapter 11... — read more
J.Crew clothing company files for bankruptcy
Crew Group, which operates the J. Crew and Madewell brands, has become the first national U.S. retailer to file for bankruptcy protection since the coronavirus pandemic forced a wave of store closures. The clothing retailer said Monday that it... — read more
Store Closings
I can't help but wonder what the optimal full line store count looks like. After the previously disclosed Neighborhood Store closings, Macy's would be left with about 396 full line stores. Some might remember Karen Hoguet mentioned 3 or 4 years ago... — read more
Expect a long road ahead
Hope everyone is keeping safe & well . Unfortunately, not seeing any promising updates on the future. Brick & Mortar sales will heavily decline once things slowly open up . It was a already a struggling 4th quarter & the year opened up with this... — read more
Backstage Stores and Warehouse
Has anyone heard if and when the Backstage stores and warehouses will be opening back up?
PTO going forward?
Does anyone know what the policy will be regarding PTO once we go back to work? For example, I was scheduled for 2 weeks paid this year. I work with a couple others who were scheduled for 5 and 6 weeks scheduled this year. I assume Macys won't be... — read more
Covid-19 Insite Page
The link has magically disappeared yet again for coronavirus updates. So here it is. https://hr.macys.net/insite/benefits/benefits_telehealth.aspx
Favorite Chapter
What's your favorite chapter of the Macy's novel? Chapter 7 or Chapter 11? Please tell us why!
Terry Lundgren vs Jeff Gennette
Which CEO is more responsible for the disintegration of Macy's?
To the Moderators
Can you please do something about these trolls who keep posting filthy and racist things on this board? There are plenty of legitimate complaints without this.
Saturday Night Revelations
I've been thinking about some (not all but SOME) of the incredibly pro-Macy's posts on here. I think many of the Macy's pumpers on here are holding LONG positions with their shares of M. So, whenever someone points out the follies of Macy's as a... — read more
Payment Methods
Is anyone here hopeful that Macy's will start accepting EBT cards? This company is gonna need all of the help it can get when it comes time to liquidate all of these stores.
Macy’s has people watching the site
I’ve noticed some responses on here that sound like they are written ahead of time, Macy’s hired some d–k weed to shame people into not making negative comments about Macy’s on here. How f—ing lame.
You have a choice, make it.
If you no longer work for Macys, why are you even on this site? If you're unhappy working for Macy's, then leave. Although I'm furloughed, I still consider my myself a part of the Macy's family. I come on this site for useful information, not... — read more
Pay for commission associates as stores open.
Has anyone heard anything about this? Will Macy's be paying their commission employees base pay, average hourly, lowest average hourly, base pay PLUS commission, average hourly NO commission, no draw+base pay+commission.... Not sure this has been... — read more
Planning to open
https://therealdeal.com/2020/04/30/macys-plan-to-reopen-all-its-stores-comes-as-states-begin-unlocking-doors/ Part of the plan: clothes tried in will sit for 24 hours before being returned to racks on sales floor.....nothing new there
We are first at something!
Macy's furloughed 120,000 employees. Nobody comes even close to that. From what I can see, the next two are JC Penny and Gap with 80,000 each, which means a third less. Aren't you proud? Our incompetent management has finally shown the one thing... — read more
Smaller company
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2020/04/30/macys-to-come-out-of-coronavirus-pandemic-a-smalle.aspx
My Day Insite
Does anyone when My Day On My-Insite will be back for employees coming back on May 4th
This interview is filled with Guano
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/30/macys-ceo-jeff-gennette-says-the-department-store-chain-will-survive.html Seeking government assistance for entrenched leadership ineptitude. Go figure ...
Unpopular opinion
Some of you guys were bitter beyond belief wayyyy before covid, and now? Don't even get me started. What is it about Macy's employees that makes them so BITTER?! If all you're going to do is complain why not resign on askHR and go work for one of... — read more
More closures
Gennette told analysts today that Macy's is "debating" still whether or not it will close additional locations, beyond the 125 we announced in Feb... — read more
Beginning of the end (of furloughs)
I got the call to return to work, my store is in Texas. JG indicates the next round of store reopenings will be May 11. Those of us in TX, GA, OK, and S Carolina are starting this Mon. I understand we must wear masks, there will be hand sanitation... — read more
CEO JG's presentation to reopen stores
https://content-az.equisolve.net/_e8ef66e91bbbccc10ae82ea63600b269/macysinc/db/356/6038/presentation/Virtual+Fireside+Chat+Presentation+4.30.20+FINAL.pdf
Macy's To Reopen All Stores in the Next 6 Weeks
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/04/30/macys-says-it-plans-to-have-all-of-its-stores-reopened-in-6-weeks.html
Underlying Health Conditions
What is everyones thoughts on how Macys will deal with associates who have underlying health conditions who are asked to return to work. Trumps guidelines state that under phase one, vulnerable individuals such as elderly people and those with... — read more
big ticket
any news for furniture associates reopening.
Now that we’re about a month and half into our furlough, how is everyone doing?
I’m sure anxiety is through the roof for some, but what are you doing that’s giving you peace of mind during this challenging period? Are you reading any good books, catching up on movies or tv, picked up a new hobby, or maybe have you found a new... — read more
The U.S. plans to lend $500 billion to large companies. It won’t require them to preserve jobs or limit executive pay.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/28/federal-reserve-bond-corporations/
Macy’s Loses Credit Insurance Coverage
https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2020/macys-loses-credit-insurance-coverage/ As if closing stores, laying off workers and incurring mounting debt amid the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t bad enough, now retailers face another obstacle, Bloomberg... — read more
Southern stores opening May 4
Those of us in GA, not sure what other states, got an email today saying our stores would be opening up on Monday May 4. We will be getting notices within 48 hours if we are on the list to come back at this time. Not all will be coming back as it... — read more
New FAQ Update now available on Insite
Macys, please highlight or note what part of these updates are new material. Thank you
Corporate Offices
Has anyone heard any rumors of when the Cincinnati and New York corporate offices will open? I've checked insite and it's vague, and I've had no contact from HR or my manager since the furloughs started.