Well, 2025 is almost over and Belk has survived another year ! It’s amazing how we can keep cutting, year after year, and everything seems to just function fine. well, ok not fine, but belk is still operating! Soon we will have no employees working... — read more 

Stores are drastically understaffed Corporate human resources is disconnected from store associates Favoritism is commonplace among associates and managers Customer service is not a strong priority sales numbers (good or bad) are... — read more 

For stores to look they way they do this close to Black Friday is deeply concerning. Everything is being run by text messages, I haven’t seen an actual Belk executive in months. I am under the assumption that the RVP and GVP are stretched so thin... — read more 

Things never change with this company! Each year, our hours keep getting shorter, yet the workload remains the same, and they still expect everything to be completed. They assume salaried managers will handle it all, but those who work the hardest... — read more 

Has anyone noticed Belk has drastically reduced the amount of labor hours for the stores this holiday?!

Ridiculous bulletin boards look like a 4th grade classroom with who’s a shooting star for credit? Who is a “customer service” champion? Also lunchroom now has warning on door that food and drink is not allowed on sales floor. How insulting. Belk... — read more 

Will Belk corporate throw their lavish holiday party again? While stores can’t budget for basic supplies, much needed maintenance and more than one or two fitting rooms open?

And you can tell. Not exactly the best setup heading into the holiday season. Some Belk stores look amazing, and I know that only happens because people behind the scenes are ki-ling themselves to keep things together. But there’s only so much you... — read more 

If you are a full time H.R. and/or H.R. lead working mon-Fri. 7-3, 8-4, or 9-5. Your position is in danger of being eliminated by March 2026, just like the aforementioned post, a list is being compiled and that position is in great danger of being... — read more 

If you are a sales team / MTM/manager and the store manager is asking you to work on your day off but THEY STILL get two days off and are leaving by 4 or 5, file an internal grievance with corporate HR and document everything in detail and in writing... — read more 

Belk is opening ANOTHER outlet in an old big lots store in Jackson Mississippi.

it feels even more insane than normal. All the million different shops trying to maintain a strong strategy presentation which I do get but if you would just staff your stores adequately you would see a return on investment. Like why do we need a... — read more 

Belk is the cr-ppiest company to work for. They want so much done. Like markdowns, markups, 5000 times the freight, customer service, credit, apps, sale sets, fullfillement, etc... all under minimum hours. Stores look like cr-p, can't recover, always... — read more 

All you closing managers be careful Haywood mall Greenville had armed robbery a few nights ago.still minimum floor coverage even with this risk.

Has anyone who has quit, been terminated, or had a serious type of grievance with belk ever been asked to sign a non disclosure agreement?

Just curious if anyone other flex employees are being told they must work a minimum of 15hr a week for the Holidays?

Belk has received the dubious distinction of being one of the top 100 worst companies to work for in the United States by retail world magazine. Enough said.

Just curious what’s the average pay for a Merchandising Team Manager or a Sales Team Manager if anyone knows? Like how much are these assistant store managers making when most of them just sit around and do nothing all day!

We are interviewing at least 3 current Belk planners and buyers at my new company and that's just for open positions on my team hahhahahaaha. They are losing so much talent and I am here for it. FAFO

Is a selling lead a manager without the pay? Why don’t they just call the position a selling manager? Any input would be helpful

RVP’S and GvPs are told to churn and burn all store managers and associates Push as many people out as possible (managers included) get em out, get em in at a lower pay rate They now want frequent turnover to keep costs down, always hiring at a... — read more 

Why does a RVP nitpick small things when the tile flooring needs to be repaired/replaced and the cases in the beauty department need new lights?!

https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2025/11/02/wesley-chapel-belk-department-store-pasco-shopping/ They didn't use the new logo....I wonder why An its a lease...

I’m seeing a culture of if you are a manager who is not interested in college football, other selected store managers, RVP’S and GvPs are not interested in talking to you. Has anyone else noticed this? # Bizarre

Is belk opening a new store near Tampa FL?

In the last two weeks two Store Managers of high profile stores-prototype Pineville and South Park both out???? And at this time of the year??

Just a word if warning: Do not divulge too much personal information to your managers or H.R. ITS NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS AND CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU. IF THEY PRETEND TO CARE, THEY DONT!! Info about your marriage, doctor visits/health problems... — read more 

I can’t imagine how much money it cost for Belk to be the front and center sponsorship. They are plastered all over with the renovation of the stadium. They are also plastered all over the court. Would love an estimate of how much that cost

They spent millions on something that won’t drive anyone to the store yet they can’t pay us hardly anything

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Almost nobody, except for possibly two or three people, above store level positions at Belk is African American. Yes, you read that correctly, Belk corporate is nearly 100% white. I’m not seeing any African Americans, Hispanic, Asian, nothing, where... — read more 

Every single day I hear of more people from corporate that are leaving the company. Primarily Planning positions. I am certainly not overlooking this. Think there will be a ton within the next 2 months. All the commuters will be done the first of the... — read more 

Here's a revised version of your message with a different wording while retaining the essential details: "How many stores have had to prepare for these visits, and how many have been given additional support for this spectacle? We know which... — read more 

They are taking personal days away as of Jan 1. We will only have accrued PTO and I doubt they will add to our PTO to make up for some of that loss.

the dog and pony show visits are back starting soon for Holiday2025 prep store for walk with extra hours, only to get hours slashed a week later. hire! hire! hire! with NO HOURS!

i had to close with just two people sometimes myself and one assocaite because of frequent call outs and lack of hours we are understaffed to the point of putting people in danger RVP and GVP and corporate dont care at all, not one bit.

I’m interested to see how Belk will manage this situation. It was expected that problems would emerge due to reduced hours and a lack of adequate personnel to cover store operations, especially during closing hours. I applaud the associates who made... — read more 

Just learned my co worker who was hired recently for cosmetics was told by our cosmetics manager to do anything to get credit apps and to NOT use the term “credit card” with customers and to say it’s a “rewards card.” Is this promoted at other... — read more 

belk is being sued over it's ''best of belk" award program, the lawsuit claims the award is arbitrary, based on favoritism and rigged, and that qualifications for the awards are unclear. the lawsuit claims that store managers pick the winners and... — read more