My Store Director has been doing the job for like 10 years and got demoted to Store Manager sounds like just a way to save some money. I’ve read several places close to 100 directors got demoted. If this is for training purposes then who allowed them to become directors if they weren’t qualified?
We are strengthening our training and succession planning within the Store Management career path. Starting this week, some of our Store Directors will now be known as District Store Directors and will oversee several stores as well as mentor Store Managers.
With this change, some Store Directors will become Store Managers. The Store Manager position will help better prepare those who want to become Store Directors/District Store Directors in the future.
The Store Manager will also have oversight of the day-to-day operations at his/her store. This is part of our effort to remain the best place to build a career in retail and ensure all Store Directors have the training they need before being selected for the role.