Topics regarding layoffs at Bed Bath & Beyond

Topics regarding layoffs at Bed Bath & Beyond

Website down

The website is barely loading today no matter which device I go to it on. Guess there’s nobody left to fix it? Or why bother since liquidation sales aren’t held online.

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| 1390 views | | 9 replies (last January 26, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kRHumyB

Judas Goats

Look up the definition and see if you think it applies to corporate in this case. Who wants to be slaughtered for these goats?

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Post ID: @OP+1kRqE13X

Board of Directors cashing out

The Board of Directors canceled huge amount of their stocks in exchange for cash. That’s what these SEC filing from today show. Is this a sign that they are cashing out while they still can? And amazing that they can do this while regular... — read more 

Hr calls

Anyone know what these HR calls are about? SM are being tight lipped and saying they are just a "touch base" calls. I call BS... but, what do I know. I do know we haven't received any freight since the second week of Jan. Our inventory hasn't been... — read more 

No freight

No truck on a Monday. Inventory being canceled. A “town hall” meeting with new VP who only cares about is a great selfie with the store team who probably are about to lose their jobs. This moke is just all smoke and mirrors to distract us from what... — read more 

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| 1500 views | | 6 replies (last January 25, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kQr4Q6y

Bye bye BBBY

The demise and obliteration of this company is long overdue just like their Q10!

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| 1250 views | | 3 replies (last January 23, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kPj1WiL

Anyone know forsure?

I was told by fellow Mgrs that used to work for BBB and now work for Buy Buy Baby that their truck drivers told them the stores that are not getting deliveries will be the stores that are closing. We haven't had real any deliveries in over a week... — read more 

So Sad

The fall is staggering.... Thinking about the Whys - it comes down to Execs who all thought they knew better, chose to not listen and not understand what made BBBY a powerhouse retailer - they all knew better. No doubt changes needed to have, but... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 9 replies (last January 23, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kMSELJn

Any Truth to this?

There are 120 stores closing on top of the the last of the 150 announced earlier. Their inventory was cancelled and told there in bound freight was canceled. All parts of the chapter 11 plans. They will quick close… 30 days or so. 50-50 if the... — read more 

New Dress Code Effective Feb 1!!

This is really going to help the company get where they need to be. Make all remaining employees go out and get new clothing. Why not provide prison uniforms. Bright idea!!! Why the he-l would you worry about changing the dress code when the company... — read more 

Stores not receiving pool deliveries

Several stores were told this past Thursday/Friday that they weren’t going to receive pool deliveries for an unknown amount of time. Said that the company is redirecting freight to high volume stores. Didn’t confirm if these stores were closing or... — read more 

Number of employees per store

A question for those few whose time at Bed Bath and Beyond extends beyond the last five years: how many employees are working at your location today versus how many you had five years ago? Overall, we are under half the total number. We are still... — read more 

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| 1840 views | | 9 replies (last January 16, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kGPCafc

Notice period

I've been looking for a new job for a long time, but now all the effort of searching has finally paid off. Giving notice here, is there a better feeling? I feel incomparably better than when I got the job here. Now I just have to hold out for a few... — read more 

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| 1390 views | | 4 replies (last January 16, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kFYE4pK

Serious question

To the stores that have closed or are closing what is the process. Who makes the call freight all that fun stuff. What is the retention dollar wise look. If you don’t know the answer or are not serious don’t comment.

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| 1770 views | | 9 replies (last January 28, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kEfPEsl

Bed and Bath vs Bed Bath and Beyond

Any thoughts on simplifying the store name to appropriately scope down product portfolio? This could send a bold message to Wall Street that the company is laser focused on delivering exciting products from and not beyond core competencies. Never... — read more 

Sue Gove

How do people think she is doing ?

Town Hall Mtg

Did anyone watch the town hall meeting today? I’m curious about what bs they said.

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| 2210 views | | 9 replies (last January 14, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kDkDJzv

Product portfolio and name change.

Maybe a complexity reduction in product variety is needed, as well as a product line-up which addresses the core needs of the multitude. For example, today there are (10) different ice cream scoop models available. This can be revised to less complex... — read more 

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| 1450 views | | 6 replies (last January 11, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kD8c8bH

Dms being let go today

Our dm was just let go today. Emergency conf calls going on in all districts. Is it just dms or are some sm being let go also?

Earnings Call?

That was the shortest earning call ever. No questions allowed? That’s not a good look.

Where did the money go?

They should file chapter 11, regroup and figure out how to proceed. Open up an investigation on MT, GM, GA, JH and the rest of that shady group. Too much money disappear rather quickly while there bozos were in charge. Criminal investigation and... — read more 

I would like to get out of retail

I am happy for all those who left retail. I have been working here for a relatively long time and I would love nothing more than to be able to do the same, but I don't know how. Any advice? How did you manage to get out of retail?

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| 750 views | | 1 reply (January 16, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kBZDv7u

Class Action Law Suit

Anyone interested? Gross negligence? Miss-Management? Dereliction of Duty?

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| 1360 views | | 9 replies (last January 14, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kBTCJl1

Gove doesn’t have the ability

Let’s face it. The decision to make Tritton CEO came from the board. Gove wanted him in that position which should indicate that she is not smart enough to run the company as CEO either. She helped make a terrible hire and approved of his awful... — read more 

Get out ASAP!!

If this isn’t a wake up call for those that are still working there, then you are in denial. Get your resumes updated and look for a new job. The grass is greener on the other side. Don’t be scared to start all over, change and security is good... — read more 

Sorry BBBY it’s over

Thanks to the warriors in the years prior to 2014 when things were dynamite….after that - well greed and lies took over

Watch out! Falling stock.

Today at $1.39 a share! Hopefully Ya all still don't own any! It' s still more than it's worth.

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| 731 views | | 1 reply (January 8, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kyoFE07

Bankruptcy

If bbb files for bankruptcy will severance be offered?

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