Two RVPs let go (ATL,ASH) what happened???
How many still without A/C?
We’ve had no A/C in most of the store all summer. How many others have this issue?
Macys reject takeover, cushy scheduling , the favoring of support staff
Can anyone tell why belk copies all of Macys failing business strategies and is currently being run into the ground by Macys rejects, most who were fired from Macys? The most recent strategy is support staff (some hired from Macys) (truck, H.R.... — read more
Window dressing managers/executives at belk
Belk is now hiring ‘window dressing’ managers and executives, knowing very well that they are woefully unqualified. This has really become evident when store managers or RVP’s (and higher) and unable to respond to basic questions and give what is... — read more
Not a single person in corporate office is not applying at other companies.
It is very surprising that not a single person I’ve talked to has said that they’re not interviewing other places. Not just people who are far away, it’s everybody
Return to office
Next week is return to office for corporate employees that lived far away. Interested to see how high the number that don’t show really is
Dear Belk: please stop turning off the AC at night
It’s over 100 degrees outside right now—and when we walk into the store in the morning, it’s like stepping into a slow cooker. The air is thick, the heat is trapped, and it’s a real struggle not to pass out before we’ve even clocked in. This isn’t... — read more
All I can do is shake my head.
What do corporate employees have to do with going back to the office? Honestly, they weren’t doing much even before Covid! Just look at how they handle store planning—store managers end up mapping out their own layouts while dealing with Regionals... — read more
Belk may be at the beginning of a massive scandal
If you are currently working for belk you may be in the center of a huge scandal not only for the data breach that is Just beginning to expose how reckless the company is, but managers who recently quit are starting to expose a culture of... — read more
Data breach letters?
Has anyone received a data breach notification? Or know anyone who has? Belk supposedly sent out letters in June. I don’t know anyone who has received one.
Ddi they pay?
https://chainstoreage.com/ransomware-gang-takes-credit-hacking-belk-may-2025-report-says? Great read and more information on the cyber attack! Do you think they had to pay a ransom to get the system back? My guess is 100% yes... it went on for too... — read more
Working us to death
I cant stand a regional or anyone higher up who comes into a store, gives orders like they work there everyday, then gets back in there car to go back to there office job and acts like they did something productive. If you want to bark and give... — read more
Whoville Christmas?
Hmm, I can't help but wonder what Visual has planned for Christmas this year. Are we in for a mother Whoville-meets-Belk situation? Because the visual that’s being bought is cheap!! Miss the good old days where all stores actually looked like the... — read more
Job Fair=apply for Belk card
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FLDDc5sSEl4 Saw this today....I wonder if these job fairs are a way to bring in people to apply for both the card and a job...no discount without the card.... Are we really hiring?
Merchandise
It's quite alarming when you walk into a Belk store in a different town and find the place in disarray, with winter clearance items scattered everywhere while summer stock is just sitting on the loading dock. It appears that some managers might be... — read more
Increase in scam texts and phone calls?
Has anyone had an increase in scam texts and phone calls? I am getting much more than normal, especially scam texts from various job recruiters I never heard of and bill collectors, and I have no delinquent bills.
Belk hit with 3rd lawsuit
a 3rd lawsuit was filed july 20th by a Belk customer in South Carolina.
Store manager never works past 5
We have a store manager working just 9-5 or 8-4. Monday thru Friday, never working sundays and working one Saturday every month. The store manager does not know how to close their own store, does not understand the register, cash office... — read more
Bait and switch hiring
Are you a commission beauty associate? Do you spend your time ringing items from other departments? Are you asked to recover other departments? Are you asked to cover lunch breaks in other departments? Is your commission suffering because of... — read more
Belk’s tragic last days
With the data breach scandal looming its best everyone who counts on belk as their primary source of income begin looking elsewhere for a job, this will not end well, it certainly will take some time for this data breach lawsuit to come together, but... — read more
don hendricks needs to resign
employees need to call for don hendricks to resign, he driving this company in the ground don hendricks has got to go.
“Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure”
“Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack. In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits. Belk failed to protect... — read more
“North Carolina Department Store Chain Sued Over May Data Breach“
Wish I had a paid subscription to Bloomberg Law to read the intricate details about this lawsuit… https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/north-carolina-department-store-chain-sued-over-may-data-breach
Belk is desperate y’all
Belk is trying desperately not to look desperate lol Standards for hiring new store managers and cosmetics counter managers have plummeted Now Belk is hiring any warm body that applies Some store locations are seeing resignations almost daily... — read more
Anyone getting hours yet?
Oh, just curious if any stores have got their hours? I mean, all the chatter after those store visits was something else. Apparently, they're going to add more hours to handle those oh-so-important duties and ensure customers actually get some care... — read more
No. a/c in stores HOT!
Chime in if your store is HOT and does not have proper working a/c. We think they are purposefully keeping it hot to save $$$$$$$
Class action lawsuit chatter??
Has anyone heard anything about a class action lawsuit against Belk primarily about the hack, but also regarding discriminatory treatment of some employees, ??
Precursor to liquidation, replacing managers with leads/key holders
Eliminating salaried management and replacing them with key holders and leads is a precursor to bankruptcy and total liquidation. This happened to me at Toys R Us when I worked there, I was at toys r us for 10 years. What is now happening at Belk is... — read more
Who’s info was compromised?
Has anyone received a letter saying their info was compromised in the hack?
Anyone else notice sudden price hikes?
Hi everyone, I’ve been seeing some pretty sudden and steep price increases on household appliances and bedding—items that used to cost around $90 are now going for $110 all at once. I’m starting to wonder if something bigger is going on behind the... — read more
Store manager claims she was told to ‘push certain people out’
A store manager who recently stepped down, claims she was told to push certain associates and managers out by overworking them, giving them an undesirable schedule, favoritism, and discrimination. The manager says her regional vice president (who is... — read more
Sewing Down South
Will this brand sustain its presence over time? It appears to draw heavily from the original spirit of Crown & Ivy. A substantial number of women prefer a classic workwear style rather than a resort-themed aesthetic. Moreover, the home goods seem to... — read more
Closing
Surprised they didn't turn it into an outlet. Also they are not using a liquidation company right to 65% off....Was the building leased or... — read more
RVP’S on chopping block
Supposedly they are making regions larger and some RVP’S will be gone
Finally admit a 'cyber incident'
Took a month, but Belk finally admits they were hacked. Of course, provides no details or explanation. Why hide it for a month if our data wasnt compromised? So fishy. Anyone actually believe them? CFO fired, corporate systems down for an entire... — read more
Belk is becoming a dumpster fire
A hack this big and the company won't even make a statement about it or address their employees about it. That's all you need to know about how this company is run. In house HR and Visual is next on the chopping block. We're operating on a skeleton... — read more
Next round of layoffs
Names are being gathered this week for the next round of layoffs! If you not looking outside of belk, thats on you! Good luck!
belk store 31 Penrose mall
Is Belk’s gonna close this store soon. It’s like walking back in time 50 years ago. There are goodwill stores in much better condition than this one.