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! .
Transferring stores?
Anybody knows if those of us working in stores set to be closed can transfer to nearby Macy's? There are two other Macy's stores that are not too bad for me commute wise (not ideal, but better than nothing,) and I was thinking of applying for a... — read more
This is what I vision Macy's future to be.
With all the cuts at the store level. Let's have one huge center wrapstand with one associate on each floor. Empty rolling racks at each fitting from so that customers can put away their clothes. Offer 10% off, if customers put away there own go... — read more
Macy's Tech , massive layoff today
I worked over 20 years for MST and lost my job today. Many others as well. Hard to say where all of this is going. Wish the best to those that remain.
A place to vent.let it all out
Please, use this post to let it all out. You can throw up, cry, scream yell and cuse while writing how you feel. Have guts to respond not just read. I know you have years of frustrations built up .CEO'S,DVPS,VPSM,DM,SM,MTM,HR AMP,OP , ASSOCIATE'S... — read more
More openings then bodies
There are going to be more ops/apm manager positions open then there are people that are going to apply for them. How is that going to work? And what do you think the plan will be for them to fill the open positions? In my area most of the tenured... — read more
Las Vegas meeting
As a vpsm I find it ridiculous that we are cutting thousands of jobs in the stores.but we can spend millions to send every vpsm to Las Vegas for a two day meeting. But don’t worry you should still exceed sales and magic in your stores with less... — read more
Here is to the" MAGIC OF MACY'S"
Jeff , Who came up with this strategy. You need to trim the fat from the top not the bottom. People on top you are so out of touch with what really happens in stores. How can you make staff cuts For year's customers have been screaming for help on... — read more
Register repair layoffs
There was register repair group based in Lorain, Oh. They were told today, that they are out of jobs. Haven't heard if job is being consolidated with similar group elsewhere or just being outsourced. Maybe 10 or so people. Some had 25+ years with... — read more
HR......please spill the beans on what questions were on the assessment for SM
HR, now that the shoe is on the other foot and your being pushed out .....Share what you know!!! Help us out . We had SM last year who had worked for Macys for 20+ year had high score cards, great business, team players and staff love them ,but the... — read more
commissioned associates being laid off?
In my store, we are under the understanding that one associate in each commissioned department is getting the axe. That means one in ladies shoes, men's shoes, suits, BT, etc. Anyone else hearing that?
Just the beginning.....
I know most are waiting on what positions in their stores will be eliminated or in some cases (if your lucky) what will be added to the staffing. You think you are safe now but what happens after 2nd quarter? They always do more cuts again after the... — read more
Executive layoffs
I was an apm that left the company several months ago fearing that the ap and ops layoffs would happen. I can tell you that executives are not getting more advanced notice than regular associates. The Vpsm's and district leaders promise everyone... — read more
Notice of termination
So I’m assuming they have given executives notice of termination already but for for hourly associates I’m guessing they are just gonna wait until we finish inventory to lay us off ?
Flex cosmetics layoffs coming?
I've been a flex in cosmetics for a few years now. I work between 9-20 hours a week. Should I be worried?
OPS/AP Salary?? Pay?
What are they offering the Ops/AP job??
If you ain’t First your Last
As Ricky Bobby would say... If you ain’t First your LAST! Bye bye to anyone who was not good at their job! They will only keep talent at this point!
Oh My!
After hearing the cuts coming in my store this week, I am speechless. They are far greater than I anticipated. This is insane.