https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50834387 Definitely count Macy's in (if the continue with massive inefficiency of 680 Folsom). By 2025 – Macy's will cease to exist.
So, who else is tired of putting together “events” only to post on LinkedIn? Who has time for that? What is the point? We have to look like we are having fun and enjoying our jobs to post on social media?! That’s ridiculous!
$10.00 Merry Money Cards
Was it just at my Store that a few Selling Managers that kept a portion of the cards for friends or "select" customers that they wanted to give them to? Thought these were for the first 250 customers coming into the store? Isn't this a form of... — read more
'Twas The Night Before Christmas....
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the store, customers departed, merchandise left on the floor; Colleagues and leaders, all heading home for the night, in hopes that a day without Macy's would make it alright; Later in the... — read more
How did this happen?
How did we go from an American icon to a laughing stock? From a great place to work to one of the worst working experiences for anybody who is unlucky enough to get a job here these days? From one of the biggest and best department stores to the... — read more
Doomed !
https://www.investors.com/news/macys-stock-buy-now-m-stock/
Looking Forward to The "Night Before Christmas Poster"
The last 2 years an anonymous poster has written a riddle telling us what is coming down the pike in the new Year. Looking forward to your post this year!
Inventory schedules
Are there any other stores out there that do not have any colleagues scheduled for inventory shifts in January? Apparently our schedules came out and no-one has inventory shifts.
Sales managers that do absolutely NOTHING
Anyone out there (specifically support and support leaders) tired of watching the sales managers and sales team lean against the counters on their phone gossiping and complaining while MTM’s, OAPMs and support team literally break their backs with... — read more
bingo
Last part says it all. Macy’s needs to shrink. Which means by by Jobs https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4312936-macys-innovation-isnt-real-problem
SNL busts Macys
haha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVXN85TJabg
Job board ?
I noticed the job board on the east coast that all the jobs disappeared 👻! It’s down to like 4 jobs per store ! Xmas isn’t even over. Just seems like a blood bath is coming. Plus they are closing two lord and Taylor stores in N.J ! Is the the... — read more
Saverence
My store is closing and they have not told us yet what our severance package will be. Can anyone tell me how many weeks of severance the company gives to a sales associate if they been with the company for 23 years?
is your store making plan?
It seems that many stores are not making plan. is yours? for those who have access to RVP scorecard access, I noticed so many stores in different regions are not making plan and there is a lot of red from herald square to union square.
Macy’s story and beta8 and thredup
has anyone seen Macy’s new concept story ? I think it’s needs a new name. I like “ dollar store junk “ that has a better ring to it. This pop up concept is like a pop tart you left too long in the toaster. It’s all dollar store c-ap. Who’s the out... — read more
Some Nice works from Former employees
Some real world feedback on the death of Macys.. taken from Indeed Enjoy ! 1:Do not work there Sales Representative (Former Employee) - Chandler, AZ - November 27, 2019 I specifically worked for Macy’s in Chandler AZ. The management team was... — read more
Suggested watch
Watch Yahoo Finance " Macys downgraded to SELL by Goldman Sachs"
Why is it ?
Why is news sites always pushing to buy Macy’s c-appy stock ? Soon as the stock goes down there’s a push next day to get people to buy it. Would you invest in a company that your employees are over worked to the point of death ? Or don’t show up to... — read more
Lawton not the root of the problem
Those who gave Lawton that job are responsible. They knew what he was and what he would do and that's what was wanted from a leader(s) who has enjoyed doing this for years and only likes those around him be sycophants. When most of us go work each... — read more
Adios Lawton!
His track record is pretty clear. 2+ years and he again moves on. Really bad hire by Gennette and he’s on the block next. Lawton made some horrendous and irresponsible cuts of talent across the company in a flawed effort to get leaner. His lack of... — read more
Job cut "rumors"
I worked for the company for 28 years. "Rumors" about job cuts are not rumors- they are C suite leaks to reduce the rabble rousing when they actually happen. And they will happen. If you are not being boiled in this lobster pot your turn on the menu... — read more
Loss Prevention cuts?
Are they gonna cut lp jobs ? Or get rid of assistance managers of lp ? My guess would be yes. They took the lp manager job away and turn it into ops/ lp
Start the funeral process
Start the funeral process https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/christopherwalton/2019/11/22/macys-ceo-jeff-gennettes-recent–strategies-are-as-outdated-as-department-stores-themselves/amp/. Made me giggle a little
Corp restructure next year
MST and MCOM layoffs, location closings in Ohio including Corp Services and Lorain, continued cust service offshoring, NYC staff reduction in conjunction with JACX move, more dist and reg office closings Good luck!
AST and AYS
What is the role of AST at your store? Does At Your Service fall under AST? Are you at a store where AST can pick up shifts on the sales floor? Do you know if AST has an optimized schedule like selling colleagues do? I wonder if AST will see any cuts... — read more
Any changes or job cuts coming soon to the Jewlery Complex??
Anyone heard of any changes or job cuts coming in January/February to the Jewelry Complex??
Job cuts
Anyone hearing of any job cuts happening soon? Hearing rumblings that district merchants and other asset protection jobs are getting cut.
Macy's will cease to exist by 2025
Count the years each Christmas – listen to George Micheal song. There is no way efficient market of USA can tolerate this stodgy innefficient 100+ year old enterprise. Adios Amigos!!
Black Friday
I notice that the parking lot was half empty this year. Last year I couldn’t even find a spot to park. This year I can do cartwheels to the door of Macy’s. I think Black Friday it’s self is gonna disappear. I go into work only to find 3 sales... — read more
NCR
It’s been close to 6 months since NCR has taken over tech at Macy’s. How are we doing? Thoughts? Suggestions? Complaints? Accolades? What can we do better to better serve you?
Thankful
Dedicated single Mom here who has worked for the big "M" for 10 years. I am thankful for my job and that I have a place to work. But it is difficult to survive these days. I serve chicken soup for dinner every night so I can afford health... — read more
Walking threw the malls
I walked threw a few malls around the state and notice it was dead. Lord n Taylor was closed at 8 pm. Macy’s was empty. So this is Christmas? It’s over
What’s the biggest customer complaint about Macy’s ?
I’m posting all the complaints I hear on a daily basis. 1: it’s to hot in Macy’s. 2: why don’t my coupons work on anything 3: 4;
Full page newspaper ad slams Macy's employment practices and high benefits costs
The 11/22/2019 San Francisco Chronicle is ran a full-page add on page A-5 with the heading, "What Happened to the Magic?" The rest of the ad: Macy's Employment Practices Leave Employees in Poverty The ad then presents the case of a... — read more
The rise and Fall of Macys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIN7DKhAmzU
Checkout page got hacked
https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/11/19/hackers-breached-macys-website-and-hijacked-customers-payment-info/ Anyone in Macy’s tech know anything about this?
Macy’s ain’t gonna make it
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2019/11/19/macys-looks-like-it-will-fall-into-the-retail-apoc.aspx
Is it true we are going down to 450 locations by 2021?
Any way to know if my store will be on list of closings?