I hate recon!! How are we finding stuff that wasn’t there during inventory?? Also, does your store manager participate in any of it? Mine doesn’t do cr-p then expects everything from everyone!! We don’t have AP so they are “supposed to be” AP.

Well. we miss Burdine's. They were the Florida store, and traveling there, from New York, we always knew the store (even as Federated) was somewhat unique...not like the old days, but a differentiating experiences. How are things now after seeing... — read more 

How did it go? Were there few issues or a lot of issues during the overnight?

Well, under the legacy nameplates, a big part of the department store shopping experience was enjoying the full-service sit down restaurants in-store. Bloomingdale's I believe still runs their restaurants in house. However Macy's, unlike many of the... — read more 

Hello there, Are there any May Company legacy people that can give us the 411 on what happened to May Company star program (Diamond star...etc.) If memory serves, this was connected to sales and hospitality. Isn't that right ?

I look around and it seems like nobody cares about the state of our stores. It's pretty depressing.

Fellow MBA’s what shifts do you normally work each week? I now normally get stuck with 2 Closing Shifts , 3 opening shifts I used to get 1 close and 4 opening shifts when I first moved out of being a CXM Less closing Was supposed to be a perk of... — read more 

what to do about a coworker who just loves to run around the story and gossip all the time.

I know there are still NGF doors. When are they expected to close or be notified of their official closure date? Are they going to make them wait until January again or are they deciding on a month to month basis?

I mean, since getting as many applications seems to be the only goal these days why not branch out and ask all over the place? Who cares about actually selling stuff, right? Let's get those applications and who gives a damn about our actual jobs. Who... — read more 

I am curious to know how many store managers who don’t work a full schedule. Ours does not work a weekend, any big sale days, or any holidays. They take more PTO than they’re supposed to.How are they getting away with this? Where is the store manager... — read more 

What's happening with the MBA position? I know a lot do not understand the position and everything they do. They do so much. Basically a director is smaller stores.

How has this worked in your store? We have dock people who are M-F but no fulfillment that are M-F. Have people changed their schedules to accommodate fulfillment requirements? My store is under $20M

I'll just say it. These stores could change their flow upside down and inside out...it still wont change your sh**ty, nonexistent Selling Culture. Macys only solution to falling sales are floor moves. Change that! Especially considering the flow and... — read more 

SMM/OOM combos in the smaller and lower mid volume stores will have a new job title come Sunday 🫣😬 called an OSM an actual combo title instead of them just being SMM’s with OOM responsibilities was announced today 😅

So tired of cheap a$$ Macy's not replacing compressors

Great job ! Congratulations to all of you. Exceptional planning and execution! Tony and team, you are showing the retail industry how "The smallest stone can make a ripple in the water". You on on your way to creating a tsunami! Taking the... — read more 

I love how they talk about flexible schedules and quality of life at Macys. Quality of life should not include having to work EVERY FREAKING WEEKEND. Unless you use all your vacation days or promise your first born to an associate to switch with... — read more 

Does anyone (I’m sure you do lol) have managers and store managers who speak rudely and speak down to their associates? What have you done about it? Really sick of the behavior in my store!

So Staten Island achieved the path to growth when will it appear in the check?

I know that store closings happen throughout the year, but what about layoffs? I've heard they happen each and every January but can't find much about outside of that.

Ever since the directive has shifted to no use of force my store has been getting robbed blind. I’m an ap manager and I as well as my team has to sit and watch the thieves ransack our store and there is literally nothing we can do about it other... — read more 

Has anyone been told or heard anything about changes to CXM or MBA roles? Hearing something about a possible “change in responsibilities” coming?

The pay is awful and they expect your whole life to revolve around this place. Days off don't mean much when they call you in anyway. Work life balance isn't a thing here. It's exhausting.

Can someone please post when the beauty extra discount is? The big event that is extra 30 off? I'm a retiree and my beauty colleague never calls me for this event. TIA

Got an email earlier this week about Macys unionizing. There’s a website and an IG page. What does everyone think about this? https://unionizemacys.com/?utm_medium=insta&utm_source=ig&utm_content=link_in_bio

Looks like the “Captain” Zone has changed to “Untethered Selling”…. Anyone have factual information on what exactly is changing in this role?

No more "Captain" positions ? If so I'm glad! All the Managers do is over use everyone while under paying you!

How’s it going in the stores without their beauty merchandisers?! Are the cosmetics associates doing the job? Visual captain?! Is stuff getting done?! Why would anyone think it was a great idea to cut them? If anything there should be a full time and... — read more 

By this time next year, should we expect it to move to 5? Anyone jumping ship?

Does anyone have the job description for the receiving captain position? Looking at some job postings and curious what it actually entails at your store. What do you do besides fulfillment and working the truck deliveries?

As of today’s end, our department has still not received any communication from leadership regarding compensation. The ongoing lack of clear leadership and consistent communication continues to be our department’s most significant concern.

What if Marshall Field's had been retained ? There was so much good will that was accumulated. Since the conversion to Macy's, Chicago and mid-western stores are quite "different" to say the least. After pivoting, they discovered that there was a... — read more 

A good life. I was so used to that place that I stayed way too long when I could have been working at a place that has better pay, is actually staffed well, and doesn't have managers who get off on yelling at the rest of us. Give it a try, folks... — read more 

For those that have left Macy’s what are you guys doing now? What other jobs are better than Macys? I want to leave the company but there isn’t much options for me out there. Been with the company for over 20yrs, would I be eligible for a package or... — read more 

Does anyone know when the June inventory is for cosmetics? It’s been late June for many years but sometimes it’s in July. Just curious if anyone had the date so I can plan my vacation accordingly. Thanks

I’m a sales associate with well rounded retail experience and knowledge. I swap posters in beauty and fragrances when the VC is away. I was given holiday seasonals to train without being a seasonal captain..I also get ask to tell employees what to... — read more 

There are no paper towels to dry your hands with inside the employee bathrooms and in the break room. No hand soap to wash your hands. The employee bathrooms are filthy...the floor is black. It's disgusting to eat your lunch inside the store and... — read more 

Only a company that doesnt care a bit hospitality would bring Bridget back into the fold. There were parties when she left! O well glad im gone. Good luck to those still at macys. Watch your back.