What if Marshall Field's had been retained ? There was so much good will that was accumulated. Since the conversion to Macy's, Chicago and mid-western stores are quite "different" to say the least. After pivoting, they discovered that there was a... — read more
There's life after Macy's
A good life. I was so used to that place that I stayed way too long when I could have been working at a place that has better pay, is actually staffed well, and doesn't have managers who get off on yelling at the rest of us. Give it a try, folks... — read more
Advice on leaving Macys
For those that have left Macy’s what are you guys doing now? What other jobs are better than Macys? I want to leave the company but there isn’t much options for me out there. Been with the company for over 20yrs, would I be eligible for a package or... — read more
Inventory
Does anyone know when the June inventory is for cosmetics? It’s been late June for many years but sometimes it’s in July. Just curious if anyone had the date so I can plan my vacation accordingly. Thanks
Should I be getting paid more?
I’m a sales associate with well rounded retail experience and knowledge. I swap posters in beauty and fragrances when the VC is away. I was given holiday seasonals to train without being a seasonal captain..I also get ask to tell employees what to... — read more
Is this the norm at Macy's??
There are no paper towels to dry your hands with inside the employee bathrooms and in the break room. No hand soap to wash your hands. The employee bathrooms are filthy...the floor is black. It's disgusting to eat your lunch inside the store and... — read more
Hospitality
Only a company that doesnt care a bit hospitality would bring Bridget back into the fold. There were parties when she left! O well glad im gone. Good luck to those still at macys. Watch your back.
Ugly inventory
How do we keep carrying ugly inventory? Stuff that nobody wants and is straight dollar store quality. Who is sourcing all these cr-p items? Search Nike shoes and it’s 80% ugly tjmaxx stuff. Can we fire the team who keeps buying ugly sh-t nobody... — read more
A write up for not getting credits?
I guess this would be a question for management ,MBA that are out there if you are top seller in a department, but you don’t get as many credits as they want. Can they threaten to write up that person saying that productivity is not met? can’t ask HR... — read more
Easter Opening
Noticing Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s opening some stores on Easter this year… 👀 Makes you wonder—is this just a one-off based on location and demand, or are we slowly testing the waters for bigger holiday openings again? Easter has always been a bit... — read more
Great Q4 earnings report
Great job everyone! As a retired Macy's IT worker, it is great to see Tony Spring take the reins and show incredible sales results. Such a pleasure not to fear sales reporting. As a team, you all deserve recognition. Yes, many changes- retail is... — read more
Life outside Macys
I dedicated 16 years of my career to Macy’s, believing retail was the same everywhere. Leaving was a daunting decision, but it transformed my life for the better. While I loved my job, the increasing expectations became overwhelming. Now, I enjoy a... — read more
NN75 Store List for 2026
Can anyone share the NN75 store list for 2026? Want to see which stores are being targeted for improvements this year. Hopefully more will be worked on the the southern stores.
Earnings Call Preditions
5 days until 2025 earnings call. Will we get 2026 store closing announcements? Any other surprises coming?
As we look to next year...
Anyone suspect any closures? Know a lot of stores' leases are expiring next january. Other than that any closures people know about? Other employees with inside information? Great Northern closing?
Advice on getting promoted to Director, In Store
I have been an executive for a several years now and have rotated thru Sales Manager , Merchandising Manager (SMM) and now MBA looking to get a promotion to Director In Store in the 🤞 near future any advice on what I can do to stand out and make this... — read more
I volunteer my location to be closed
We make good money, have great foot traffic, but just a few of us are keeping things running. The others don't give a damn and all they do is pretend to be busy until they can leave. I'm tired of making money for people like that. Close us down. I'll... — read more
Layoffs in Cosmetics and Jewelry
Has anyone heard about more layoffs in Cosmetics and Jewelry?
Macys and Bloomingdales open on Easter Sunday?
Just wondering if anyone else has heard that Bloomingdale’s and Macys or certain Macys stores will be open on Easter Sunday this year….
“Reclassification”
I don’t know how Macy’s “reclassifying” some people’s positions affects store employees, but everyone who was hired as a “flex position” for corporate side of things has to return to office 4 days a week. They’re doing construction of the office... — read more
What does a Low Impact annual review mean
Got it for the first time. Will I be put in a Performance improvement plan? Or will be let go soon?
No end in sight
More stores will close, more people will go. Until there's nothing left to close and nobody left to fire.
Merit increases and bonuses
So when do these things happen if at all. Reviews just wrapped up but I haven't heard any information on that piece. Anyone know?
Reporting changes
So apparently Captains report to the SM and CXCs report to the MBAs ?
2026 HSQ Flower Show
Does anyone have dates for the 2026 show yet? I haven't seem them in the media.
Job Eliminations
Today is the day, many stores will be sharing job eliminations. Good luck to everyone!!
Medicare after termination
They say you can apply within 30 days to Medicare after your termination. Does anybody know when actually Medicare enrollment starts? In 2 month? January 1? Or when?
AP Layoffs & Changes
So now that AP has had all of its powers stripped and the new boss has laid off all of oversight, restructured technology to lay off people, and cut all of the district taskforce teams to replace only some of them with 1 investigator, how do we all... — read more
From retail giant to ghost
At this rate, I don't see how Macy's survives as a brick-and-mortar chain. My prediction is we'll be completely out of business in several years, another casualty of changing times.
Beauty Merchandiser Layoffs
I've heard that the beauty merchandiser positions at many stores are being cut. I don't know exactly how true this is throughout the company, but it is certainly true for our store. Our beauty merchandiser was moved to another position, and the... — read more
Namdar and Kohan malls
Honestly, these landlords shouldn’t have anything to do with the Macy’s name if they continue to own malls with the stores in them. The writing really is on the wall when you see a mall owned by one of these two. I think that if your store is owned... — read more
Polo Ralph Lauren
Is Polo Ralph Lauren in Men’s exiting a bunch of locations for 2026? My door was told that it could be losing it and a few other locations in my District. I’m aware of the RLG wanting more exclusivity of selling their merchandise but was curious... — read more
Extra Employee Spring Discount days
Help! Retiree here - can some one post the spring 2026 extra discount days ? We no longer get any communication about this - Appreciate any updated info !
Macy's is closing its Owasso, Oklahoma - 993 job cuts
Macy's Leads Thousands of Supply Chain Job Cuts The freight market continues to struggle in early 2026. Over 3,100 job cuts have been announced since mid-January across various sectors. Macy's is closing its Owasso, Oklahoma, fulfillment center... — read more
Store Leadership Budgets
Did they ever come out for stores? Or our we still waiting?
CXC positions eliminated
They will be transferred to Generalist zones. Only NGF and small doors are keeping CXC’s to use as register coverage.
Review Process Corporate
I just need to blow off some steam. Anyone else think the review process is fu--ing stupid? I’m so tired of it. Every year, EVERY YEAR, they change the god damn format and make it more difficult than the year before. They move the goalposts on our... — read more