Topics regarding layoffs at Macy's Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Macy's Inc.

Walking out with 20k of product

Again in the cesspool of California Macys was again pilfered. At around 11 ish in the morning 5 to 6 men armed with hammers broke open cases and stole 20k worth of fragrances. A few days ago I posted the fact that because of political opposition to... — read more 

Will the Throw Shop save us all?

Hey there Home SMM’s! It’s like the buyers just discovered throws for Holiday for the first time in history! Just a little jab to start the season off right!

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| 823 views | | 1 reply (September 14, 2023)
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On 34th fufillment sales

Working In fufillment , our team has noticed we have not shipped out any of the On 34th merchandise since we got it in , maybe one piece. It also does not appear to be selling on the floor. How about other stores?

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| 1580 views | | 9 replies (last September 18, 2023)
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Thanksgiving....Any one? Any one?

The promotional calendar states Thanksgiving is still TBD. Does anyone have real insight into the company's direction?

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| 1490 views | | 4 replies (last September 10, 2023)
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candle burning at both ends

Macy's in-store shopping is down 25%, and they did not meet their Q2 goals. Not only is this bad, but they are down 50% for online shopping, down 25 million, and 8,875 percent than expected for Q2. The prediction is a rapid decline, and it will be... — read more 

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| 2200 views | | 9 replies (last September 1, 2023)
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gossip

what the protocol for people gossiping in the store such as captains and stock managers saying stuff to customers about current and former employees?

It's Coming...

MACY'S: ".. “we experienced an increased rate of delinquencies .. the speed at which the increase occurred for us and the broader credit card industry since our first quarter earnings call was faster than planned. .. We're working closely with our... — read more 

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| 2010 views | | 8 replies (last September 4, 2023)
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Labor Day weekend store hours

For Labor Day weekend, my store will be open 10-9 on Friday and Saturday, the unnecessary extension of 11-8 on Sunday, and the unnecessary 10-9 on Monday, Labor Day. The mall hours will be the normal 11-8 on Friday and Saturday, the normal 12-6 on... — read more 

Hurricane Hilary

What’s the hurricane protocol for stores in Florida?? The news got us scared in Southern California…haven’t heard any direction from Macys…

The push to sell On 34th

As you all heard through your Theatro earpiece this week the company is having a big campaign to sell On 34th ahhh yeeaahh . Also in the message was the push to sell all company brands. Which could be pretty easy if they all didn't stink. People if... — read more 

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| 980 views | | 1 reply (August 22, 2023)
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“miracle” on 34th

Can anyone tell us if the saving grace clothing by line is selling at your stores? How is the customer reacting to the replacement of their favorite brands? Michael Kors is the new Ralph Lauren. Fit and fabric we are being told is the same, but it’s... — read more 

New closing list?

I’ve heard rumors about a new closing list coming up and I’m curious about which stores are on them. I think I have a good idea which locations are getting the axe this time. Honestly there are a good 50 to 100 stores that I can think of that could... — read more 

Backstabbing is awful

It's not that I have a lot of experience in retail, but I can say that so far I've never experienced as much backstabbing as here. Was it always like that? I don't know how to deal with so much toxicity anymore. I need this job but I have to leave... — read more 

Working at Macys

I woke up this morning to a reminder that my job is not my husband, my child, or a dear friend who checks in to make sure I'm doing well. I was not hired to be a parent, a superhero, or a miracle worker. Therapy taught me that I needed to be more... — read more 

Maps feature on the Macys app?

Does anyone know if the store maps feature is ever going to make a comeback? It’s been months now and that was my favorite part of the app as it showed the layout of every store. It’s hard to navigate customers on the app as the in-store signage... — read more 

Be careful who is watching you

A female Macys associate says she left to walk to her car and a customer pulled up beside her and asked her if she was married. She said yes and the customer said well, that’s ok that “he is married too” and wanted her to go out with him. She told... — read more 

Open on Thanksgiving

Just finished up a big corporate visit in our store this week and our DVP was in from CA and told us that we would be open on Thanksgiving this year. Anybody else hearing anything about going back to Thanksgiving hours?

MOS procedures

Does anyone know if it is ok for leaders to take stuff home that was keyed out as MOS? We have always had to throw stuff away and now leaders are doing MOS and taking the stuff home. Really confused!!

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| 1640 views | | 7 replies (last July 29, 2023)
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The results will not change anything

That's my personal opinion, that survays are just a waste of time. Does anyone really think that they are interested in what we think in order to improve the workplace? It's so naive to think that because they certainly don't care about it in... — read more 

When and where is the next strike???

Union Square last November. Harold Square recently. Where would be next? And when will it be? Love it when colleagues strike. Teach Macy’s a lesson. Bankrupt them with all these extra expenses to cover the store instead of just paying employees a... — read more 

Anonymous HR tip number

I’m seeing a lot of posts regarding unethical behavior from store leadership. If you don’t feel comfortable doing an in store solutions case, I wanted to share that there is an HE number you can call to anonymously report things like this... — read more 

The future of Macy's

Some people are too pessimistic, and some have too high hopes. What are your predictions for the company's future? I'm somewhere in between but I can't wait to leave and watch this place from distance.

Survey Pulse

Does anyone how long I have to take the survey?????? Don't want to miss it.

New Private Brand

Uhmmm, this is the new private brand we're launching in August? Really? Just got several racks and folded programs in all I can say is, well, "If you ain't got nothing nice to say aboit it, then just mind your p's and q's". What is this company... — read more 

Nike and under armor

I hear they’re coming back? Guess leaving the department stores was a bad idea huh?

The end of fashion

Your dark overloads aka the World economics forums just announce the end to the fashion industry by 2030 , You will be only allowed to buy cloths 3 times a year after 2030 . This spells out the writing on the wall for all fashion companies. if you... — read more 

Chief’s realignment

Rich, Elisa, Matt , and now Dennis …. 3 unexpected Senior Executives departures and 1 planned. Who’s next? Marc M by August - stores are being run into the ground and I anticipate Jeff leaving before February. Tony making moves and space for his... — read more 

No coverage.

We just lost an employee in our department and they said they will find someone internally because they can’t afford to hire someone outside of Macy’s. Like what the he-l is that. They continue to say that they have no hours. The coverage just makes... — read more 

Central Checkouts

Any word on when central checkouts are coming (as announced with ISM/Inspirational/Experiential store layouts) Has your store started? Seems like we're losing registers every month.

Q: How long before proficient in Fulfillment?

Real answers please. How long before you expect someone to be proficient in fulfillment? Picking min of 20/hr, packing same or less time? I haven't watched the videos in ages but I bet the packing demo shows someone moving reeeaallslow. Thanks!

Taken from Macys website

I'm so miserable I come home screaming to my husband because that's how much I hate working for this company right now. What does the leadership team need to get better at? They need to get better at working as a team instead of individuals. Why do... — read more 

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