Who’s working in a Florida store that could/would be subject to storm surge. When are they going to close those stores?
The medium is the message
My market had the luxury of welcoming Tony Spring to the market a couple weeks ago. His visit was more disheartening than it was inspirational. We pulled in managers from all over the District to set delayed projects and “elevate” the store for 2... — read more
Becoming relevant
We should focus on becoming relevant to the US public and revive a stagnant brand. This is the most important task. Once we become relevant and get people talking about us, everything else will follow. All these projects we have to push revenue by... — read more
It's like they want to go out of business
It looks like the latest business strategy is to go out of business. Watching everything fall apart after spending years at Macy's isn't exactly enjoyable. It's frustrating, to say the least. You'd think somebody at the top could come up with a way... — read more
9 min grace period
Since I've been with Macy's we've always been able to use our "grace period" 9 mins before or 9 mins early. I understand that this is meant for once in a blue and not an everyday occurrence but why all of the sudden is my store is saying you cannot... — read more
Macy's at Great Northern Mall is up for sale
https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/great-northern-mall-macys-store-may-be-listed-sale
Tiny New Store - No Selection
We stopped by one of the new Macy's stores that was in a strip center instead of a regular mall, I think it was in the old Bed and Bath location. Wow, these new stores are small. If you are used to finding what you typically look for at a Macy's... — read more
loss of employee discount when store credit card merged with amex card?
Did anyone else not get their employee discount on their statement after the 2 credit cards merged?
The Scavaging Begins
Our store is one of the 55 closing at the end of the year and our district team has already begun having us transfer out fixtures to other stores. How are we supposed to get out all the freight when we are shipping out our fixtures with none coming... — read more
Paid in merchandise…
Ok, so I’m not really paid in merchandise, but sometimes it’s feels that way LOL. Who else spends way to much a macys? I swear, I am always leaving with a bag or two, I love myself a good deal. Macys is my “fun” money anyway, so it’s no big deal... — read more
Macy’s Red Carpet $79 online
Macy’s Yearly Membership is now $79/yr https://www.macys.com/shop/product/red-carpet-by-macys-membership?ID=19170958
reorg?
There are discussions happening regarding organizational restructuring and budget allocations. Role definitions are being developed in collaboration with HR. Is there any additional information available? What is happening?
Next 50 closures
When do you think they will announce the next list? After Q4? During the normal "annual layoff" time? What are your thoughts?
County buys Macy’s at Gwinnett Place Mall for $16.5M
https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/county-buys-macys-at-gwinnett-place-mall-for-165m/RVKBYHZAHFGM3OQPDCMI4J6R24/
Holiday Staffing Build
Anyone else wondering when we are going to see the specifics for the holiday seasonal staffing build. We had our staffing build for the holiday season in August or even July over the course of the last five years. This year, it looks like the only... — read more
Macy’s Pembroke Pines Furniture Gallery sold for $13 million
https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/09/06/macys-sells-pembroke-pines-furniture-store.html Macy’s sold its furniture and mattress store on the outskirts of the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines for $13 million. The... — read more
New signs? Summer’s greatest hits?
Thinking about the new verbiage on the generic signs going up on Monday… is there a lawsuit in place?? Also noticing the immediate take down of summers greatest hits, is that a copyright?? Just curious
Developers buy Oak Court Macy's for $7 million
Developers buy Oak Court Macy's. Here's what's next for massive property. https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2024/09/06/oak-court-mall-macys-sold-development-group-poag.html
Annapolis, Maryland Macy's Likely to Close Soon
The soon to be new mall owners of Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, MD have plans to redevelop the property. The mall has lost several anchor tenants such as Nordstorm, Lord and Taylor and... — read more
Best of the Best?
Just wondering how the Best of the Best are doing now that they are closing 55 location and laying off 2000 workers..? asking for a friend
Guam Macy’s
Anyone know how the Guam Macy’s is doing? It’s so far away from any macys, I don’t see how they can afford to ship merchandise or even properly communicate with corporate/mainland. Where is their district management, Hawaii?
Macy’s Store Closures List Grows to 55 in 2024
https://www.cgwall.com/media/stores-closingmacys-store-closures-list-grows-to-55-in-2024-what-this-means-for-the-retail-giant/
Greeting Cards & Wrapping Paper
What happened to the greeting cards and gift wrap. We used to sell the heck out of it and then they got rid of it?
Sinking Fast
This week our store has received 3 trucks. Two of the processed trucks are sitting on the on the dock because the SMM is doing "other stuff." If we do not get the new merchandise on the floor for the Labor Day weekend we will lose sales. ... — read more
Wrong Choice to appoint Barbie C
Absolutely no way Tony and Adrain are in there correct mind to appoint Barbie as CSO.. no strategy and leads through fear, far from genuine and authentic. At this pace place Marc back in role?
Macy's Northlake Mall Atlanta, GA Closing in Early 2025
https://www.tonetoatl.com/2024/08/Macys-Closing-Northlake-Mall-Store-Tucker-Kroger.html?m=1
A package from Macy’s.
Every morning I get an email from USPS letting me know what mail and packages I am going to get and today it says I am getting a package from Macy’s Livermore, I didn’t order anything. Anyone get a notification also? I wonder what it is. — read more
Halloween/Fall
Anyone else not have any Halloween or fall decor? I feel like in years past we had at least some by now. Customers keep asking me and I don’t know what to tell them. JCPenney in our mall already has some really nice Halloween out.
SMM needs answers
Fellow Smms, markdowns are nonstop, trucks are rapidly building and floor moves are in full swing. Am I resonsible for everything? The CXMs are too busy running the store. Who does what? I feel overwhelmed!
First 50 Locations
According to Macy's earnings report the "First 50" locations have improved customer experience, merchandise and visual presentations, offers unique store-level activations and community events. This will be implemented across the remaining 300... — read more
Macy's Set to Announce 55 Store Closures by end of 2024
According to the 2 quarter 2024 earning report, Macy's is set to announce 55 store closings up from 50 originally planned due to continued declining sales.
Furniture?
Are we getting out of furniture?
For those who have left
Those of you that have left/quit Macys and were around long enough to have a pension and 401k what did you do with those? Did you pull them out, cash in, leave alone, reinvest elsewhere? Looking for good advice please.
Which Macy's are closing in Florida?
Which Macy's are closing in Florida?
Correct me if I'm wrong....
Back in 2005, Federated decided to buy out the May stores and change all stores, except Bloomindales to Macy's. Instead of Terry and his yes people being sensitive to those markets, they traveled around the country and parties to further alienate... — read more