Topics regarding layoffs at Macy's Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Macy's Inc.

Store closures Hurricane Milton

Who’s working in a Florida store that could/would be subject to storm surge. When are they going to close those stores?

by
| 730 views | | 1 reply (October 9, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uT4BXzv

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 

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 

by
| 950 views | | 5 replies (last October 1, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uKiTgrH

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 

by
| 740 views | | 7 replies (last October 4, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uG15ZuT

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

by
| 890 views | | 3 replies (last September 21, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uBsBzLU

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?

by
| 2010 views | | 10 replies (last September 30, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uAekSRY

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?

by
| 1270 views | | 8 replies (last September 25, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uA46I2Q

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 

by
| 920 views | | 4 replies (last October 5, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uurDXvb

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

by
| 1670 views | | 15 replies (last September 25, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1unQHfVi

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

by
| 670 views | | 3 replies (last September 7, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1unpUexD

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

by
| 1070 views | | 5 replies (last September 10, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1ulbrgYL

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?

by
| 420 views | | no replies yet
Post ID: @OP+1ukGVEoY

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?

by
| 642 views | | 5 replies (last September 9, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1uj20KdU

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?

by
| 1070 views | | 7 replies (last September 2, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1ugKM3k0

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 

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.

by
| 1070 views | | 8 replies (last September 4, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1u5BpLV1

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 

Start a new thread - post a news comment, question or message:

: