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Working for Reitmans was by far the worst experience I have ever had working in retail, or anywhere for that matter. 
The environment is incredibly toxic and unprofessional. The customers are Ridiculed on a daily basis. 
Staff is expected to have zero work life balance. You’re expected to be completely consumed with KPI’s every single day. Head office makes visits designed to tear you down and break your spirits. There is zero support when dealing with difficult and uncomfortable situations. 
If you aren’t bringing in the sales they want nothing else matters. You could be the hardest working individual but if the sales don’t add up they will terminate you without hesitation. 
They create a false impression of what your work life will look like during the training process. You find out very quickly that you are simply a number to them. 
Lack of compassion for staff is disappointing. 
I would not recommend working here for any amount of money. They pay hire for a reason, not many people would stay and tolerate the mental exhaustion you’re put through when working with Reitmans. 
Staff retention is incredibly high! Always hiring on indeed. 
But by far the worst part is head office coming in once or twice a month and behaving like they’re there every day. The way they speak to staff as if they don’t matter in the least is absolutely revolting. 
Just look at Indeed now and see how many job postings they have up  just for this location. 


A typical day at work would include a variety of beautiful women , aged 30 - 75. Currently working a full time business as a source of example, or at the time retired, looking for suitable work or daily attire to meet their standard of day  to day requirements and needs , for comfortability  and environment; I would help them with their current needs and relieve any distress about desired budget or style. I learned that the business could relive their imagination of style , and accomplish their destination of imagination. Management was fun and alluring. Workplace was neat safe and tidy, with professionalism definition included in daily work environment. The hardest part of the job was standing on my feet , although could be happily relieved after a days lovely and enjoyable shift. The most enjoyable part of the job was meeting the daily profiled job inventory stock sale goals of currency . And over passing the jobs daily goal of currency made.

Regional managers micromanage while not providing support and constantly speak negatively about other employees. When they come to your store they create chaos with merchandising and your staff. Every visit you're left with a mess to clean up with merchandising and staff you have to re-engage. If you can tolerate working for them, you can create a great working environment day to day in your own store. The main head office offers no support and very poor wages, especially for the amount of work that is required. Staff hours are cut regularly, with the expectation store managers will work unpaid overtime (min. 4hrs/wk). Visual set up and changes are elaborate and implemented way to often, especially with limited hours for staffing. The clothing discount is great, they offer extra discounts at Christmas (for personal clothing not gifts). All in all, I don't recommend them as an employer. 

Its busy for sure and the clients need one on one service. However thats the fun part of it. I enjoy styling people and Reitmans gave me that sense of a fashionista. The pace here needs multitasking and I enjoyed it once I picked up the pace. The pay was fair to me and I felt seen by my management. My store manager was also very supportive and helpful. She nominated me and everyone else too whenever there was a promotion. The worklife balance could be better but I have no complaints in terms of hours or anything else. Hardest part for me was to just come out of my comfort zone since this job was my first in clothing retail. I am still here and I love it. I would recommend Reitmans based on how it has been for me

Disorganized communication and planning, constant changes and memos and no support from upper management. Just deal with it mentality when issues came up, asking questions and not getting straight forward answers. Constant computer/cash desk issues calling IT support consistently. The multi tasking and work load on part time workers is too much with not enough hours. Visual is constantly changing very fast fashion, stock replenishment isn't strong, always adjusting product to compensate. Not a lot of opportunities for growth and qualified internal workers over looked for advancement.

I had a terrible time working for the company. Management was horrible and all over the place. Sales associates are expected to do a lot for not enough pay. Pay for management is good but not worth it. I found myself constantly stressed while there and even at home. Not sure what it is like for other locations but manager at my location was very chaotic and made working with her extremely difficult that’s probably why that store had difficulty keeping staff. If you’re looking for full time work I would avoid, it will drain you. 

Like most retailers, your experience will depend on your team and management. Great fast paced environment with a willingness to promote internally. Sadly, depending on management, you may not receive a lot of hours or you may have shifts cut a couple hours before. Good bonus structure - if you can get the hours to qualify. Thankfully a very diverse and inclusive company! 

A typical day at work was busy but manageable. I learned how to communicate better with customers and work as part of a team. Management was supportive and helpful when I had questions. The workplace culture was friendly and respectful. The hardest part of the job was dealing with busy hours and difficult customers. The most enjoyable part was helping customers and working with my coworkers nicely with my heart. 

I was required to find a replacement for my 3 hour shift in order to attend a funeral, which they claimed was problematic for them. So heartless. 
According to HR you can't get professional references for any future jobs or applications??? 
I had to "earn my shifts," and randomly had my shifts cancelled 30 mins beforehand, or was put on the schedule without any notification whatsoever.
Highly unorganized and toxic, would not recommend to anyone who seeks a work life balance. 

Was a great place to work at first. Then you Starr to see the cattiness. Nobody in this company can hold any accountability for themselves, right up to the DM. Its kind of like working in the twilight zone. If you have an interview for an ASM or associate, and you sense you have more experience then the SM, or after you start, hit the road as quick as possible, in my experience with 3 stores, they don't like that you have the experience and question things. 

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