Allegedly there is going to be a MAJOR executive shakeup next year. This comes from a very good source. Store closures, executive shakeup,!reduced budgets, declining sales, get out now!! While you can!
everyone is quitting at my store
im loosing lots of associates. and they are not being replaced. some days its just two associates on entire sales floor, especially in the mornings. it's worse now that after covid, way worse. i dont think i can take this much longer either.
What stores will close permanently?
Does anyone have a full list of the stores that will officially close in 2026?
2026 Store Closures
Sanford, St. Mary’s, Cordele, Tulsa, and several other locations will be closing in 2026 permanently. In the meanwhile, the company is describing the new "market stores" as a new concept that'll help Belk just like the outlet talks of a few years... — read more
Why do store managers and/or HR need to be in store at 6am
Why are store managers and/or H.R. need to be in the store at 6am if they are not picking, packing, or on a call? Shouldn’t H.R. and the store manager be in store when the majority of associates are actually working ? It makes no sense for an H.R... — read more
What positions will be cut next year?
What positions wil be the first to be cut in stores early next year ? I’m hearing H.R. and asset protection? Is this true?
I think belk is slowly trying to improve its reputation
I think belk is trying to do better I’m sure I’m gonna get slammed for this post, but I heard belk has gotten so much negative publicity for their store operations that they are trying to do better. Hometown stores seem to have it the toughest... — read more
Store Closings
I saw on online that the Belk Outlets in Cordele and St. Mary’s Georgia are closing. Are there any others?
Sales
Has there been much chatter about sales after Thanksgiving? Our store has slowed down a bit, and I'm curious how sales are going for everyone else.
XMAS Party favorites
what do you all think of a store manager who hands out certain invitations to attend an (out of the store) xmas party to certain people (in front of everyone in store) and excludes certain people? should belk fire her for that?
2026 layoffs going to be really bad
You all the layoffs in 2026 will be brutal We can all feel it coming Brace yourself it’s going to be bad Can you all sense it?
How were Black Friday sales
Interested to see what others experienced during Black Friday? My store seemed much quieter than usual. Wondering if the rest of you experienced similar things
Corporate visit🙄
Two days after Black Friday and we are told we are having a corporate visit December 3 This is a rouse to get the store cleaned up with almost no one working 🙄
North Carolina Belk stores & corporate mass exodus
There is a mass exodus of all job categories both in stores and at corporate in the state of North Carolina, dozens and dozens of jobs vacant in all areas (from high level corporate to entry level sales associate) all areas in almost all stores in... — read more
New stores?!
So let me get this straight...they have 150 locations minimum that are in need of renovations which include carpet, paint, new wrap stand and MOLD removal, but now they are going to open 2 new concept stores for rich people expecting them to pivot to... — read more
What’s the point?
I just want to know- if everyone thinks Belks is “going under” , what’s the point of the Belk’s rewards credit cards then? Why is there such a push to get them? If Belks falls the cards will be useless to anyone/everyone. So, why’s there a push for... — read more
Attention: hourly leads, key holders, and associates and texts, work related calls
If you are an hourly lead, key holder, or associate you should not be required to text, answer calls, receiving calls, respond to a stores accidental or legitimate alarms when the store is closed, answer calls from alarm company due to false or... — read more
Happy holidays! a message from Don Hendricks
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
The top 10 signs Belk is in serious trouble
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
One Week before Black Friday, and it’s this bad?
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
It just keeps getting worse!
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
Store Labor Cut
Has anyone noticed Belk has drastically reduced the amount of labor hours for the stores this holiday?!
Does everyone’s break room / back office look like a 4th grade classroom?
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
Swanky holiday Christmas party again?
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?
My location is understaffed and poorly managed
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
Attention: store level H.R., working 7-3,8-4, or 9-5 mon thru Fri
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
Being asked to work in day off but store manager is still off
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
Jackson Mississippi new belk outlet
Belk is opening ANOTHER outlet in an old big lots store in Jackson Mississippi.
how are y’all surviving if you work with merchandising or visual right now?!?! the workload is always a lot this time of year but it feels even
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
Out of hand
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
Store #16 belk Haywood mall armed robbery
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 ever been asked to sign a non disclosure agreement
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?
Flex?
Just curious if anyone other flex employees are being told they must work a minimum of 15hr a week for the Holidays?
Belk voted one of the worst companies to work for in the United States
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.
Merchandising Team Manager
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!
Interviewing Belk Employees
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
Selling lead? What position is this ?
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
‘Churn and Burn’ associates and managers
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
Nitpicking RVP
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?!
Didn't use new logo
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...