this is an ongoing problem everywhere one or two people processing 800-1,200 piece trucks is not possible
New loan, new controllers
Now that we received a loan, it now says that the new creditors will also have a say in how things are run. Not sure if this is a good or a bad thing. Just more people to decide if we keep our jobs or even close more stores. More people own you, the... — read more
Where did the $950 million debt come from in the first place?
Why is Belk, a company that pays scab wages to its store level workers, a company that lets stores become outdated, unclean, and a total disaster, and a company that fails to keep its employees up to date on anything, billions in debt? Where did the... — read more
They got the $$
Well it looks like they are good thru 2029....let's hope the Belk card doesn't fall apart and Consumer keeps spending $$ ( an pays her credit... — read more
Just send trucks back!!!
How can a store operate effectively if it only receives hours based on traffic? It becomes extremely challenging to accomplish tasks such as unloading trucks, organizing merchandise, setting up sales displays, and rearranging the store layout without... — read more
Don Hendricks where are you???
where is don? lots of cancellations this month.....??????????????
tentative store closure watchlist (27 total locations)
store closing watchlist 20 stores & 7 outlets Americus, GA Cordele, GA (outlet) Conway, SC Toccoa, GA Gaffney, SC Thomaston, GA Kennesaw, GA Reidsville, NC Richlands, VA (outlet) Wise, VA Owasso, OK Stuttgart, AR Douglasville, GA... — read more
We are on the sinking ship
It doesn’t seem anybody cares that we are dilapidated, falling apart and definitely not attractive. If I was a customer, I would give us a wide berth. Cutting costs to the point that you’re not capable of creating at least a semblance of decent... — read more
Belk 589 ashoskie nc. Closes suddenly
A note of the front door of store 589 says the store is closed permanently as of July 15th. Associates found out when they came to work.
Sinking Flagship
0458 Crabtree's main building is a 3 level store. By end of day yesterday both of the elevators were shut down, and the escalators only would get you as far as the 2nd floor. There were signs on the elevators instructing customers and employees to... — read more
Too quite.
Not much activity here. Surly there something going on in the world of Belk.
Did they stop giving out gift cards for bronze, gold, and silver?
I haven't gotten a gift card since May and usually would've gotten one by now. Has the loyalty perks structure changed since May?
Time clock errors only corrected when it benefits belk
Belk is in trouble for only adjusting employee time cards when it’s in Belk’s favor. Associates missed punches were not corrected when it was in the employee’s favor. For example, missed lunches were corrected, missed clock in, or time clock... — read more
We’re hiring……..NOT!
we are we told to put job ads up but not hire anybody? No hours to hire, yet Belk wants people to think they are constantly hiring Something is wrong here guys, very wrong.
Go Backs are out of control. What is happening?
why does belk understaff to the point of rails and rails of go backs. fitting rooms cant be cleaned out properly because they have one person at the cash register and one person in cosmetics. they will have a flex come in with a 3 to close shift, but... — read more
belk is operating like it's after covid, but they can't use the covid excuse anymore
having only one fitting room and only one or two registers open is the typical day at most Belk stores, especialy 'neighborhoood, smaller belk locations, not flagship stores in larger malls'. the only difference is it's not 2020 or 2021 anymore and... — read more
Belk looking for $500 million, full article
Belk Inc, is looking to raise around $500 million in fresh capital to help refinance existing debt and shore up its cash reserves, people farmiliar with the situation told Bloomberg News. KKR & Co Inc, has approched private credit firms to raise... — read more
Looking for $$
I didn't read the article ( I don't care enough to subscribe to Bloomberg news) however it appears they are out looking for $$....let's see if they get it.... Belk Seeks $500 Million in Fresh Financing With Help from KKR Department-store chain... — read more
belk is in trouble, deep trouble.
sycamore partners has devistated belk. i fear the whole company will go bankrupt. it's that bad.
belk calling my daughter on day off over, and over again
my daughter works at belk as a part time flex. and i found this forum accidently browising the web looking at belk employee reviews. last week, my daughters phone started ringing at 8:07am with a caller ID from the local belk store. she didnt answer... — read more
Belk is feeling the credit pinch, customers don’t want new charge cards
New card applications have dropped drastically Belk corporate is in panic mode Customers just don’t want high interest cards anymore and synchrony has a bad reputation
Credit calls
The company must refrain from prolonged conference calls, especially those concerning credit cards. It is imperative to recognize that many individuals face financial hardships and prefer to avoid using credit cards. Store personnel and managers are... — read more
I stopped working as hard🤷🏼♀️
I work in beauty in a SC store. The hours and with us associates from beauty being moved all over the store has made me quiet quit. The goals keep going up, but we have no way to actually meet them when our associates are in other departments during... — read more
Contact Higher ups.
Is there a way to contact the higher ups anonymity?
belk northlake mall charlotte, now half an outlet store
now half outlet.... what a way to confuse customers and upper level is final sale. belk is trying to spin this as a 'grand opening' which is definetly is not. it's closing half the belk and making it final sale, nothing is good about that.
Belk Charge card
Hey, peeps! We got ourselves a conundrum here. Customers are just not into the high-interest rate credit card, no matter how much we try to make it sound all fancy with those 'amazing' benefits. And that $1.99 monthly charge for paper statements?... — read more
Fake Write Ups happening again
be aware of fake write ups and fake customer complaint write ups happening again-----dont sign write up and dont write 'refused" or anything else on it
Gifts in the beauty department need to be further apart
The lauder customers especially cannot breathe without a promo or gift being shoved down their throats. Lauder is struggling overall, so maybe they'll slow down in the future.
Is 674 laurel going to close?
If you work at store 674 laurel You know it’s gonna close soon Three associates max on the floor
My appreciation to you!
As an associate, I greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of those who tirelessly work with challenging customers and daily task being thrown your way. Your unwavering support and perseverance are highly valued and recognized by many... — read more
Belk’s loans?
Doesn’t belk have loan payments due this year? In August? Isn’t it coincidental that they company is being run into the ground and these payments are due?
When?
When will we witness the reduction of unnecessary high-paying roles in corporate considering the cutbacks in store hours?
Belk operating with less hours/payroll than after the pandemic
Belk is now using cost cutting measures even more drastic than after the pandemic. Hours are cut to the absolute bare minimum, managers and associates are doing 4 jobs at once, corporate belk is not only disconnected from stores, they don’t want to... — read more
Hello!!!
Efficient task management is crucial for business success. Have any stores found the secret to completing tasks on time? If so, how? My store struggles to balance customer needs and task completion within the allotted time. Have any stores been able... — read more
Former Belk CEO Nir Patel fired from Game Stop
former Belk CEO Nir Patel has been let go from Game Stop after less than 20 months. He left Belk and tried to poach executives from Belks payroll, and was sued by Belk.
Knock Knock Seymour!!
Corporate's new scheduling system is a joke, demonstrating their disconnect from the daily operations of their stores. Knock Knock Seymour, you can't schedule full-time employees for 35 hours when you don't provide enough hours to begin with!
Class action lawsuits
Several former belk managers have filed a class action lawsuit against belk for age discrimination , breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, hostile work environment, gender discrimination, race discrimination, harassment... — read more