Has any clubs all ready got there I pads for the membership desk?? Is this supposed to be like all the new self checkouts?? Well Membership be around too many offers on the Internet .
Amazon raises employees minimum wage to 15
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We all know what's really going on. It just gets worse and worse.
Instead of our management sticking up for us, they tell HO that everything is fine. When all the clubs act like things are ok and only report small issues then if someone tells the truth they look like the weak link. So instead they just push their... — read more
Troubles with receiving
We are struggling.... DC's pushing out loads we now have 7 full loads at the doors for 3rd. And have to have 4 hours a night for online scheduling per home office. And not counting milk 3 to 4 times a week. 2 to 3 fresh / fc deliveries a day. Also... — read more
Sams Associate App on TC70 (receiving, claims)
There is a new app on the TC 70s called Sam’s associate when you load up your TC 70 before you select anything swipe your screen to the left and you’ll see the icon for Sam‘s associate when you click on to it you’ll be asked to sign in and that’s... — read more
New receiving ap
Just told October 3 a new recieving ap will be starting.. no mention what the clerk, claims or dock supervisor roles will be. Could this be the end of a position?
New way to make a slot tag?
Does anyone know of any new way to make a slot tag now that smart is phasing out? The new backroom app is nice but needs the ability to make a pallet tag.
Optical
The changes make us look like we are going out of business! Empty frameboards and poor support from lab- no safety frames- sales are down because we don’t have any merchandise - how is that a better change? Sooo frustrating
Optical
The changes make us look like we are going out of business! Empty frameboards and poor support from lab- no safety frames- sales are down because we don’t have any merchandise - how is that a better change? Sooo frustrating
Guys! Just come over to the other side!!
Look, my store closed in January, and it was pretty sad to be a part of. I miss my store (the people of course)! BUT - I am so much happier now! I got a great job, and so did everyone else, besides the few that retired. Sure a big chunk went to other... — read more
Sam's Buyouts 2019
Do you think Sam's will offer buyouts in 2019. I've posted a similar message on Walmart's page, let's see if some folks know more about buyouts. Thank you!
Question - Why do they let members return perfectly good food/beverage items.
Our store takes anything back. Members return cans of food, boxes of chips, cases of pop, water, or other food items because they bought too much for their game, wedding, family reunion, or whatever. There is nothing wrong with the stuff, the member... — read more
I have a question
Does anyone know why they are cutting full-time with hours at 36
Unionizing our club
8169 in Lafayette Indiana will be unionizing this club in the upcoming weeks! Lookout home office!
Market 15
Guess the union push failed?
So who thinks Sams is in trouble
So who thinks Sams is in trouble? Think again. Do you not see all the dumb--ses on the front page of the wire who actually thinks this company cares about them. People like this is what keeps this company going. When they wise up and finally realize... — read more
More store closings?
Has anyone heard of any stores closing this year? I have noticed the steel is low, we’re only receiving one dc truck a day, and our seasonal area is lower than ever.Over half of the holiday items we haven’t got on the hardliners side. Any info... — read more
Market Changes
We are hearing rumors of MM changes and or getting restructured. Best thing could happen would be to eliminate them all! Waste of Payroll and Company resources. Does anyone else have info on this or is it local? Just trying find out if this is rumor?... — read more
Changes
I feel more changes in the works!
Fresh Departments
So what happened to the program where you could earn more money? Just another lie so this company can look good in the media? What a joke ...just been swept under the rug...
Any mid to high volume clubs running with one associate in Receiving?
If your a night receiving club mid to high volume how many day associates do you currently have? We just have a TL and claims here. No dock associate or clerk.
Personnel elimination
In the club's I've worked, personnel have been the first contact of the open door; a liaison between management and hourly associates. With their job ending, I am honestly looking at the benefits of a union for the first time. Not a 100% yet, just... — read more
Succesfull year destroying familys
Well we made it folks, 2019 is upon us but we are not done, watch the fresh department go back to one manager in the future. PTC already trained future team leads how to access your ss #, address and all your personal information. 3 reg operators, 7... — read more
Ethics hotline
Just curious if anyone has any experience calling the Ethics hotline? How they handle concerns? Timeframe on how long it took them to investigate? Ect...
Amazon Prime making bids on Clubs?
I heard that Amazon Prime put in a bid to buy out the Allentown, PA club and turn it into a Prime Store. Anyone else know anything about this?
People modernization
Ok just gonna throw this out there ....how many associates are gonna have their identity stolen from so many more people having access to our personal info now. I rather just have one person and the managers be able to see mine
CM meetings?
What are the club manager’s out of the building in meetings about this week?
Forklifts are replacing shoping carts. Is that our reality?
No doubt this has been on the way for a while. Stores closing and online sales distribution centers are opening. If the retail market keeps moving that fast towards online sales I’m afraid more and more of us are going to find closed doors when we... — read more
Changing Schedule
Does anyone know if a manger is suppose to give notice about changing your schedule.. my schedule has been changed 3 times without given me notices.
Members Are Here For Savings, Not to Look at Banners
Those cash back rewards banners, new lower price banners, scan and go banners, etc. Hanging from the ceiling. They’re very expensive. $1,000 per banner per club. Add up all the banners in your club and you’ll find there are probably $15,000 in... — read more
Health and wellness
Just got word that health and wellness is going third party anyone know anything about this????
Teamlead assessment test
Does anyone have any advice on passing the teamlead test? I thought about doing it, but heard that the answers shouldn't be what you think is right. Basically I should think as a corporate drone. Thoughts?
Television shortage
Any other club running out of televisions? We have holes all over the place. I know I read something awhile back that said they might do away with us, a heads up would be appreciated.
What is this?
Ran into this trying to find some info online, and I'm trying to figure out what it is. Did somebody buy all this and is auctioning it off now or is the company doing this? It's not really important, I'm just curious... — read more
Hours
Are there any other associates being forced to take an extra day off this week?
More layoffs?
Heard today that some roles might be eliminated soon, but no details were given. Anybody knows if this is true?
Costco Sam's Club Non Compete Agreement
Do you know if Sam's Club employees can go work for Costco? Also, does this applies to both corporate and store employees.