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
new store near Tampa FL. store opening. True??
Is belk opening a new store near Tampa FL?
What is going on in Charlotte region?
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??
Warning: Don’t tell managers too much about your personal life
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
Belk the main sponsor for the Hornets?
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
Belk payed for a whole new renovation of the hornets arena
They spent millions on something that won’t drive anyone to the store yet they can’t pay us hardly anything
Does ANYONE like working for Belk? If so, say why you do in a few sentences
Post below as a responce, everyone is welcome to post, even the corporate shills.
No diversity at belk?
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
Merchandise Planners leaving by the day
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
Store Visits
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
Guess what?!
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.
dog and pony show visits
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!
belk is not safe
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.
How will Belk sweep this one under the rug?
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
Belk credit cards
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 sued over 'best of belk' awards
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
Corporate bleeding people
At least 2 senior planners and several in the buying org quit this month. I know of a half-dozen more interviewing, haha. They were warned this would happen with RTO and leadership decided to do layoffs anyway.
belk finally stopping return fraud?
i heard belk is now stopping no-receipt returns and exchanges? is this true? it was a big problem at some South Carolina stores.
Quarterly converstations seem weird
Quarterly converstations seem very pressuring to step up more or your out. Putting alot of pressure on you. Seems like they are preparing for who they want to push out the door. Is any other store "salary" employee feel the same?
Purposely shipping incorrect merchandise?
Ship to home cheating numbers by purposely sending out incorrect merchandise by “subbing.” This not only feels morally wrong to do, but also illegal somehow..? Are any other stores experiencing this? Managers tell us to “sub” out merchandise if we... — read more
Everyone is quitting
Are all stores having this problem? We lost our store manager, HR, and seven associates and key holders all in the last three weeks.
Best of Belk
Anyone else receive “Belk of Belk” for only 3 months while management still has the 30% discount? The only explanation I’ve heard is it’s a “new program” this year. So, let me get this straight. The associates work their @sses off for a year then... — read more
GvPs and RVP’S literally have list of who they want gone
Are you on “the list”?
chief marketing officer out
CMO posted she was accepting a new job somewhere else. she was so nice and genuine, seemed very talented. Wonder what is really going on in corporate.
Ship to home
How many people does it take to prop up the sth dept to the detriment of everything else? Newsflash. If truck doesn't get unloaded and merchandise sits on the dock because all are propping up the lazy sth dept who walk around waving rfid all day how... — read more
“Milestone” Anniversaries
If Belk wanted to gut the “milestone” anniversaries to a lowly $10.00 per year it’s their prerogative. Rewarding recipients for the first 7 months of this year 2025 and not the remainder recipients August through December of 2025, is totally... — read more
belk makes press release about donating $50K to charity, after concerns about where charity sale money goes
notice that belk made a press release about donating $50K yesterday ( a drop in the bucket for a large corporation) after questions where raised about where store level charity sale money ends up.
Hanging on by a thread —-on action plan
Sales are tanking My store is Down 30% to LY Credit penetration is at all time low New app have fallen 40% to LY
Store level asset protection and Human Resources
If you are store level asset protection or Human Resources expect cuts early 2026. Rumors circulating that both those positions will be eliminated from bronze doors and under. Golden doors will more than likely still have those positions. More than... — read more
Belk can’t force you to use your own cell phone
I’m an attorney representing a former Belk employee, and who has been monitoring this page and other Belk platforms for the last few months, the amount of complaints from customers, employees, and vendors is staggering. Belk cannot require you to use... — read more
Illegal cell phone use
So, we have to use our cell phone on the floor for beauty, fine jewelry,and other associates. Sales floor App! Belk doesn't pay for that use nor is it in a contract with the associates. They dont compensate you for cell phone use that makes them... — read more
(another lawsuit) rumor is that belk is being sued for deceptive hiring practices
rumor is that several former belk executives are suing the company for deceptive hiring practices. more to come on this.
This lawsuit will trigger other lawsuits
This lawsuit will trigger other lawsuits from both customers and employees I see bankruptcy on the horizon
5 million
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article311661620.html Another lawsuit.....I wonder what they attempted to settle it for...
This location
So why is this location so important to Belk? https://www.live5news.com/2025/08/12/major-department-store-opposes-zone-change-mount-pleasant-shopping-center/ Is it super profitable? Is the lease really cheap? Is the lease back to KKR massive?
where is the charity sale money going? Some suspect into Belk’s pocket
Belk’s charity sale has always been a source of controversy for those who suspect not all the money is going where it says it is. In store (at the door) cash donations are untraceable and there is no accountability as to if all the money is... — read more
More RVP's and Store Managers on chopping block, Belk is cleaning house
two more RVP's will be gone by the end of the year. Then the store managers will start dropping like flies. Supposedly there is a list of store managers they want gone, and it's around 75 or so store managers throughout the whole company. So if you... — read more
Belk is the dog and pony show
The Belk “Dog n Pony” show has gone on for decades where DM level mgmt steers visits to certain stores, pulls mgmt or associates to clean up and primp locations, in an effort to have a “good walk” Here are all the reasons that mentality and... — read more