If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Macy's layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Does Macy’s believe in recovery??? Please tell me who is in charge of how the floor looks?? Departments are a mess…Ralph Lauren looking like a garbage dump??? I see associates wondering around the floor..why aren’t they talking to a customer or... — read more 

Peers, Why are the stores sitting with so much last act? We are a northern door with a stockroom full of swim, tank tops, and shorts, plus 50 h racks of last act on the selling floor. Can we pull this cr-p so we can place the huge quantity of... — read more 

Any truth to the rumor of more store closings before the end of the year?

Any scoop on the DVP meeting in NY this week? Only comment if you actually know something.

I know many at my store are planning to leave Macy's as soon as they can. I'm curious, is there anything the company could do to make you want to stay? Maybe a change in the way your store is run or something to do with the staff you work with? Or... — read more 

Another busy day at a "TOP 50." Too many call-outs to list, not nearly enough staff, and more cr-p on the floor than on the fixturing. When will we look like Bloomingdales?

I'm familiar with how our employee discount works, except for one thing. Now that Macy's sells 3rd party vendors merchandise through the Macy's website, do we get a discount on those items like we do Macy's merchandise? I have a few items I would... — read more 

Tony is trying to elevate all levels of the Macys brand from the colleagues to the store environment, but we as a company, will never succeed until we eliminate or at least reduce the number of entry level price points. The amount of “jm” in the... — read more 

Every year, the surge in foot traffic at my store would have started by now, but this time it's not happening. It’s been slowing down for years, but this drop is the worst I’ve ever seen. Barely anyone even comes into the store anymore. I hate to say... — read more 

Yes, I know it’s 4th qtr and the merchandise is non stop, however, this year it is extreme. Rtw is receiving 48 to 60 units of the exact same item, within every collection. Are we receiving goods from the ngf stores or is corporate over zealous... — read more 

Fu-k Macy's

I heard this from an article and thought it was intriguing. Something along the lines of a Disney mini shop would probably be a lot better to merchandise and display than the Toys “R” Us section. I’m guessing these are all opening in top performing... — read more 

Hi. Is this store closing? Somebody told me they just read it was announced it was closing.

Are they still doing renovations and cosmetic upgrades at the stores? Some of these locations that they still try to operate as Macy’s are time capsules that don’t seem to get any attention. Maybe if the company would invest in their stores, they... — read more 

Hi, does anyone know the problem with myship? Been down since 10 am

Anyone else have to go to LA to help prepare a store for a visit from the Board of Directors? My store is slammed, I have three open support jobs and two new CXM's, how am I supposed to get our holiday projects set and keep up with trucks hitting... — read more 

Or is there substantiated info about corporate layoffs coming around the turn of the year? I wouldn’t be surprised, but if they are really coming, it would be nice to know.

It wouldn’t be a total surprise, however, based on the challenging retail landscape, and the year over year store closures on the horizon, plan to anticipate corporate layoffs coming out of Christmas, and entering the month of January, as we commence... — read more 

Hi everyone, hope you’re holding up! We’ve only got a few more weeks of this struggle left! Is your store also falling apart? Is the store manager absent mentally? Is management completely disengaged? Are other stores eager to take your fixtures and... — read more 

Could Macy’s be cancelled like Diddy? https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/macys-accused-lawsuit-covering-2008-011302722.html

Do any of your stores have a process for getting Macy's money for the non-selling team? Meaning dock, fulfillment,...basically anyone who's not a selling colleague

Who’s working in a Florida store that could/would be subject to storm surge. When are they going to close those stores?

My market had the luxury of welcoming Tony Spring to the market a couple weeks ago. His visit was more disheartening than it was inspirational. We pulled in managers from all over the District to set delayed projects and “elevate” the store for 2... — read more 

We should focus on becoming relevant to the US public and revive a stagnant brand. This is the most important task. Once we become relevant and get people talking about us, everything else will follow. All these projects we have to push revenue by... — read more 

It looks like the latest business strategy is to go out of business. Watching everything fall apart after spending years at Macy's isn't exactly enjoyable. It's frustrating, to say the least. You'd think somebody at the top could come up with a way... — read more 

Since I've been with Macy's we've always been able to use our "grace period" 9 mins before or 9 mins early. I understand that this is meant for once in a blue and not an everyday occurrence but why all of the sudden is my store is saying you cannot... — read more 

https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/great-northern-mall-macys-store-may-be-listed-sale

We stopped by one of the new Macy's stores that was in a strip center instead of a regular mall, I think it was in the old Bed and Bath location. Wow, these new stores are small. If you are used to finding what you typically look for at a Macy's... — read more 

Did anyone else not get their employee discount on their statement after the 2 credit cards merged?

Our store is one of the 55 closing at the end of the year and our district team has already begun having us transfer out fixtures to other stores. How are we supposed to get out all the freight when we are shipping out our fixtures with none coming... — read more 

Ok, so I’m not really paid in merchandise, but sometimes it’s feels that way LOL. Who else spends way to much a macys? I swear, I am always leaving with a bag or two, I love myself a good deal. Macys is my “fun” money anyway, so it’s no big deal... — read more 

Macy’s Yearly Membership is now $79/yr https://www.macys.com/shop/product/red-carpet-by-macys-membership?ID=19170958

There are discussions happening regarding organizational restructuring and budget allocations. Role definitions are being developed in collaboration with HR. Is there any additional information available? What is happening?

When do you think they will announce the next list? After Q4? During the normal "annual layoff" time? What are your thoughts?

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/county-buys-macys-at-gwinnett-place-mall-for-165m/RVKBYHZAHFGM3OQPDCMI4J6R24/

Anyone else wondering when we are going to see the specifics for the holiday seasonal staffing build. We had our staffing build for the holiday season in August or even July over the course of the last five years. This year, it looks like the only... — read more 

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/09/06/macys-sells-pembroke-pines-furniture-store.html Macy’s sold its furniture and mattress store on the outskirts of the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines for $13 million. The... — read more