Whats going to happen to signers does anyone know? Some depts are getting e-signs installed in our store. Are they cutting the lead position for signing or getting rid of all signers? How will all that work out? Who will be in charge of e-sign??
Seven Additional Stores to Close in 2018
This is new, announced today Miami (Downtown), Miami, FL The Oaks, Gainesville, FL Novato (Furniture), Novato, CA Honey Creek Mall, Terre Haute, IN Birchwood Mall, Fort Gratiot Township, MI Fountain Place, Cincinnati, OH Burlington Town Center... — read more
Atlanta Store
2 SM’s gone plus 1 MTM, all PT5’s gone and some sales associates, other sales associates being moved around.
Why have they not told Jewelry Complex who is being cut yet??
Our store has not told us who in the Jewlery Complex is being cut yet?? What are they waiting for? February 3rd is next week!
How do we go public with info?
Not that it will do any good, but does anyone know how we go public with the information on how employees are being treated? This is unacceptable. A company this size treating employees this way ? All we hear about is the magic of Macy's and what has... — read more
Macys announcement today at 4:30
Employees at MST Lorain were told there will be an announcement at 4:30 today. Do any other back office/stores have anything being announced today at that time?
Major cuts in Jewlery Complex??
We keep hearing about major cuts in The Jewlery Complex, but nothing has happened yet? Does anyone have any information? Are Clericals safe?
Number of Cuts
Does anyone know the total number of employees Macy's plans to eliminate? There are over 1300 jobs across the system posted on Insite.
New England store here
Our store is EMPTY. And by empty, I mean the associates outnumber customers on an overwhelming basis. Stores around the country, what is your foot traffic like? Are you seeing any at all? What are store sales like on a daily basis? Is there any life... — read more
Severance Letters
Has anyone received a severance letter yet?
What about cosmetics?
They eliminated at least 12 cosmetic positions- short staffed to begin with- any idea what their plan is?
LAYOFFS, GOBS & INVENTORY
Associates and managers working in the GOB locations are kept until the completion of the GOB. Afterwards, it will be either relocation to a nearby location or severance. It's how it was, and it's going to be how it will be. Completion of Inventory... — read more
Macy’s lays off to pay for crap Employee System
I used to work for Macy’s, and know many people who did and still do, and all the lay offs are stemming from what I’m told is them spending almost 200 million on a new Employee system that s---s and I hear can’t properly pay employees and they are... — read more
Negotiations
Who plans on negotiating their severance package? Any success with this? Does an attorney in labor laws help? Some lawyers specialize in negotiating severance any thoughts? Let’s get em boys... help each other out!
WTF Macy's ?!!!!
Our store had numerous terminations on Monday. The difference is that today (Friday) several of the people terminated have been now told their positions have NOT been terminated after all. One associate was terminated Monday, told yesterday that she... — read more
Crooks are walking away with store
With the reduction in loss prevention, we’re seeing more broken security tags, ripped off tickets, and empty hangars all over in each our fitting rooms. We won’t have any merchandise left to sell or pick for fulfillment. Does anyone know what the... — read more
OWBPA (older Workers Benefits Protection Act)
The lack of information as to why me and not others is frustrating. Under the OWBPA (Older Workers Benefits Protections Act) those over 40 I think have different entitlements. 1 is that the 7 day waiver is not applicable; 21 is the entitlement and... — read more
District Merchant / Regional Merchandising Directors
So seriously, it seems the only groups untouched by layoffs are DMs and RMDs. What gives? All these folks give direction now to who? No one left in stores!
FAQ Packet when told of layoff
I was told yesterday via phone that my position was eliminated. I have been with Macys over 5 years and a Magic Maker (that award they had out each year that entitles you to 30% o the back vs 20%) for two years. What baffles me is that the surveys... — read more
What’s the point of shopping at a Macy’s store?
There’s no point of going to Macys anymore. The service is terrible and you can’t find help. Where is the aspirational experience? The Macys name used to mean something in retail. Now it’s about the same as Kohls. The brands are a little better but... — read more
My Schedule Plus and Job Eliminations
My schedule on Insite goes past the target elimination date of 2/3/18. Does this mean my job is not being eliminated?
March 18 California layoffs
So, according to the latest WARN, 436 employees will be laid off by Macy's on March 18, 2018 in California as three locations close. I'm trying to figure out if these locations were already known or not - the article is a little confusing... — read more
Related to Cincinnati
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1035273001
Notheast Cuts Today
Center City Philadelphia #213 is announcing major cuts today! Home store, kids, sales supervisors, visual, cosmetics associates, 1 FT mattress/big ticket position ALL eliminated
Growth 59 Stores
Does anyone have a list of the growth 50 stores? Please post
Select Macy locations
Does anybody know which stores are considered "Select Locations", regarding all these cuts? I work at a Big Door store . Have not seen any cuts yet. Store is running on a bare staff already. If they cut anymore staff ,iMacys might as well become self... — read more
My Stylist
Anyone know of any stores cutting this job?
Boycott of Macy’s in Chicago...former Marshall Field’s customers
Interesting site here I just found.... http://www.fieldsfanschicago.org/blog/index.html
Who's Next?
After what we went through as Sales Managers last year, I thought it couldn't get any worse. I am concerned now that we have cut so many of our Associates, we are too top heavy .... too many leaders and not enough Associates to lead. Does anyone know... — read more
Why so many cuts?
Does anyone know why they are doing these massive layoffs? Especially in the cosmetics department? How do the expect to run a cosmetics department when there is no one really staffed? 7 people were cut from our cosmetics department. Several where top... — read more
list of 2018 cuts
1 Asset Protection Manager Spring 2018 Stores and Stores Support Asset Protection Manager Executive Job Elimination (1) Apply and interview for an open position in which they are qualified for (2) Offer severance Note: All moves must be within the... — read more
When will it be over
So I know they told most people they are eliminating positions and to interview. When will they actually serve the paperwork as well as tell people who got jobs. Really not fair or nice to leave us hanging! Karma is a bytch.
Current Macy's perfectly encapsulated
Found this in another thread (@Rc6084L-1izb) but found it to be such a perfect summary of what Macy's currently is that I had to make it into its own thread: I am a vendor rep who visits my nearest Macy's on a regular basis. A few months ago, I... — read more
Next week?
I've been hearing rumors that more closures will be announced next week, but I can't find anything to confirm that. Usually there is at least some chatter here, but this time nothing. Should I just ignore this as pure speculation? I guess with... — read more
Any new info for Jewelry Complex employees??
Has any one heard anything about the Jewelry Complex Associates and Clericals?
Job Eliminations
If you are still employed at MCCS in Mason, start looking for a job now. Many more jobs being eliminated. No one is safe.
Job Transition Process
If you are about to go through a job transition you have to remember this is all about you now. Take all the time needed to gather all the information necessary before you roll off. It is a process, take advantage of any job transition classes etc... — read more
It stinks
I got the word today I was cut. 28 years in two stores (my store closed 2 yrs ago) , 95 attendance credits which says I am reliable not late or calling out. Only part time, but I feel just awful. Good record - just my time is up.
Bring Terry Lundgren back
Bring Terry back, he knows how to run the Company . Get rid of The freak show! .