Thread regarding Bed Bath & Beyond layoffs

Question for those stores getting closed stores freight...

How are you coping? My store just three weeks ago started getting freight from at least three closed stores. I get 14 pallets per delivery three days a week. I’m in a B volume store (which seems irrelevant now) and I’m the only person in receiving. I’m now working about 50 hours a week and I can’t keep up with any of my other responsibilities because there’s so much freight. We also just started as an RF online fulfillment store, and of course that takes priority over freight. Fortunately I don’t have to do that, but the person that used to help me in receiving is doing that now.

So... back to my question. How is everyone else doing with this constant bombardment? Is everyone else on the verge of quitting like I am? We’ve had to cancel two deliveries due to the fact that taking in the deliveries would have resulted in several fire code violations. I’m so tired, I barely see my family now... I just want it to stop.

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Post ID: @OP+17XBMNbG

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The problem is not the company, its your sm .. they need to hire..I am a A
Volume store 14 pallets a day tons of bopis and cdsorders..we are not stressed ..Stop blaming the company..

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Post ID: @dtxk+17XBMNbG

Were all receiving leads let go? Were any kept?

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Post ID: @6vqi+17XBMNbG

Agree with the previous post!
Its too much, I complained to DM and was told to deal with it. He said last year stores ran out of merchandise before Christmas. And this holiday season its not going to happen. But we need HELP!
IT issues a joke . Can't even begin where to start, but you all know its a problem from the front to the back of store.

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Post ID: @6bcs+17XBMNbG

Almost sounds like me. B volume store in a D volume building. Someone decided we can fit 14 pallets in receiving when we can only fit 10. Most of the time, the drive has to stand there for an hour while we cut down the pallets just so we can get every in. But we can't shut the dock or get anywhere with having to crawl or duck. Im the only receiver. No receiving associates. I havent been able to touch damages in weeks. Looks like a tornado went off. I've been having to spend 5 to 6 hours doing cds' since I'm the only one and the stupid system is slow as hell or crashes. There is no way in hell they would ever let me work over time. We don't have nearly enough staff so freight doesn't get done so no conveyances to put the freight I actually do receive. The extra pallets c-ap is awful. Half the pallets are stuff we don't even carry in our store. They said the removed us from the list to getting them. But then said they'd only bring them one day this week. They did it twice. I spend my entire shift contenolately throwing my keys down the compactor and walking out. I cope by drinking when I get home.

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Post ID: @5lin+17XBMNbG

No matter what store you work in for this company , you are in a sh– storm!

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Post ID: @4ban+17XBMNbG

I was in a closing store and have since been transferred to another store. At the closing store we had a truck show up with 14 pallets. I had to point out to the driver that the paperwork showed it was to be redirected to a nearby store. I felt bad for the store getting it. I've wondered, is this in addition to your store's regular truck, or in place of it? Hang in there OP, my new store sounds just as crazy, and someone out there feels your pain.

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Post ID: @1hud+17XBMNbG

Call in 😷 with modelo virus

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Post ID: @1uzg+17XBMNbG

You two are ridiculous! If you are not going to be helpful you shouldn’t say anything!

Everyone is working hard. Sounds like this person just needs to know they are going through the same thing as other stores. Plus maybe some reassurance that things may get better after the holidays.

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Post ID: @1wow+17XBMNbG

stop whining and be happy you have a job or quit - MT

Seriously that's most retail right now that isn't Target or Walmart. As for my store everyone works. Never had to cancel, we avg about 18-25 pallets over 800 cartons a day. SM down to the cashier that works 1 day a week help out. We all glad we have a job but currently looking for better opportunities that isn't retail.

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Post ID: @1inx+17XBMNbG

stop whining and be happy you have a job or quit

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