Macys seems to be hiring absolutely anyone who applies. This could include folks with no skill set, no work ethic , anti social behaviors and no reliability. Long term reliable staff are subjected to working with them while managers avoid coaching... — read more
Thanksgiving
What’s happening with Thanksgiving? Open only for fulfillment? Does a salaried manager have to be there to supervise??
Switching tags
When we return merchandise and then after they leave, we notice they have switched the tags, has anyone ever voided the transaction?? It had been happening a lot lately. I want to void it but I’m sure that would cause more problems.
*Sits back and eats popcorn.
My Oh My… how the tables have finally turned. After years of promoting the ‘yes man’ mentality, this company has rotted from the core and the downfall has already happened. Now I’m just sitting back and watching the company crumble due to BIG EGOS &... — read more
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
Dog and Pony Show for the CEO
Gotta love this company. Instead of beefing up staffing to get customers help, they beef up staffing to put on a show for the CEO and his cohort. We are blowing through hours like it's no ones business and the store still looks like cr-p. What... — read more
Are we going back to MTMs?
First signing reported to the OOM, now signing reports to the SMM. There is already extreme overlap between all of the leadership roles at Macys. Are we going to just go back to MTMs? Makes the most sense to me. There was nothing wrong with it to... — read more
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?
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!
Rehire
Is it easy to get rehired at Macy's? I am thinking of leaving in a month or two to focus on schooling and was wondering if it is hard to get rehired?
Thanksgiving....Any one? Any one?
The promotional calendar states Thanksgiving is still TBD. Does anyone have real insight into the company's direction?
So many returns.
I’m curious if you guys have someone doing go backs that are the returns at AYS?? Like that is their only job, to do go backs from AYS. We are completely overwhelmed with all the returns and can’t always do the go backs so we get backed up. I have... — 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
closing a macys location after 50 years
the rumor mill says macys is closing a location after 50 years being in that spot. anyone know the location/.
HR never seems to be on our side
I no longer even think of contacting HR when I have some issues. Has there ever been a case when HR was on the side of the employee, really took that person's issue seriously and helped to solve it?
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
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
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
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?
Salary question
Is there any chance there is a sales manager or two here who would be willing to share what your salary is? No name, location, or anything else needed, just the number.
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
When will they start adding jobs.
Does anyone know when new jobs will be added to the stores? No negative comments, thank you.
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
High time to get out
When every aspect of a company starts to decline, starting from the top and going all the way to the bottom, it's time to get out. That means the company is in its final stages of life. Sad...... but true, and hopefully everyone working at Macy's... — read more
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
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
“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
Should there be a Survey on how the Regional/District Teams.help you during Visits?
Let's rate them on a scale of 1 thru 10 . First Question Friendly and Helpful?
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
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…
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?
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
Insite issues
Funny how insite hasn’t worked properly for several days! Haven’t been able to see schedule or myday for the 3rd day now! Our tech team is doing a phenomenal job! Aren’t they? 🙄
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
Hey Macy's, you need to bring back your VM's because your stores are looking like dumpster fires!
Not only Visual Managers, but colleagues that actually want to be happily employed. Right now you have long standing employees that for some reason are still loyal, you got People Leaders that are not trained properly, floor colleagues that really... — read more
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
Retail is dying a slow death ... Thanks to buying directly from China and AI
More stores of all size and shapes will be closing through out USA. China is now selling to USA customers directly with online websites like Temu and Shein. You just can't compete in prices. So don't blame your retail store management. Blame yourself... — read more
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!!