Mervyns Reviews in San Francisco, CA Area

I worked at Mervyns part-time for more than a year

Pros – The managers were very knowledgeable and trained very well

Cons – When your understaffed, youre the only one helping out the customers.

I worked at Mervyns full-time for more than a year

Pros – Retail and Customer Service experience gained.

Cons – Store closure due to Bankrupcy

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Mervyns part-time for more than a year

Pros – had a lot of oppurtunities and also learned a lot. as it was my first job it was satisfying.

Cons – the store needed better security system. noticing a lot of shop lifters. didnt know that there were people out there that really do those things.

Advice to Senior Management – manager was great

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – Easy work as long as you werent in womens or childrens departments.

Cons – pay would go down if you worked regular hours after holiday season

Advice to Senior Management – None

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – Large headquarters, coworkers were easy to get along with, management was willing to answer questions and conerns

Cons – The Company implemented unsuccessful rules and programs which lead to its ultimate demise. Some management were unwilling to shift from the "old way" of doing things.

Advice to Senior Management – None

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – Great opportunities for growth
Great people

Cons – Management did not control costs pre- sale of the company.
Management after the sale was terribly ill equipped to understand the problems the company was facing. The new management was very poor and did not communicate well.

Advice to Senior Management – I would never work with any of the management team that "managed" Mervyn's during it's private equity days. They ran the company into the ground.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – There was a feeling of teamwork and camaraderie. People were always willing to help each other and share knowledge. Compensation seemed to be on the high side for retail. There were strong brands (Sprockets, Hillard & Hanson, High Sierra) at very reasonable prices.

Cons – The condition and maintenance of the stores was not always kept up. Very little went into renovations during the time Target owned Mervyns and none when it was owned by Cerberus although new stores were opened. A lot of the merchandise in stores lacked in design appeal. Sales associates needed training in customer service and there needed to be more of them.

Advice to Senior Management – No comment.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – the company retained many people for a substantial amount of years (10+). the environment was inviting in terms of job potential, personal growth into other departments within the company and the willingness of supervisors to allow you to explore those other avenues.

Cons – management of the company was handled poorly. there were a lot of corporate politics. too many meetings about meetings.

Advice to Senior Management – be more truthful when giving updates regarding company status.

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – Revolving door for middle management gives opportunities for career progression. Genuine employees that make you feel at home-- no egotism. Facilities are in good shape because of former parent company's (Target) investment.

Cons – Very poor morale. Upper management are dictators who did not understand how to manage team morale. Leadership team did not reward the strong performers.

Advice to Senior Management – Now that it's shut down, there is not much left to say. Sadly, the infrastructure of Mervyn's was well-positioned for a comeback during the economic downtown. However, the leadership team's myopic focus on EBITDA ultimately sank the ship. The fall of Mervyn's is a tragedy in retail.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Mervyns

Pros – It was very close to my place of residence, and it payed the billz. Also they had very cool gear there by SouthPole, Nike, FUBU, ECKO and other famous hip hop brandz. I could dress cool for cheap but still be down.

Cons – People were cool but management was very demanding. They would not let me take time off for a few days of vacation. I ended up missing spring break because they said "we are going to be very busy." Turned out we were not busy at all. So there went my spring break. FML.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop harrassing employees to not take time off. I know economy stinks but we need lives too.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend