Not bad for an entry/semi entry level position - Merchandiser Foot Locker Employee Review

4.0
Sep 5, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

If you want to make a career in retail, this is a great place to start. You WILL learn to love it, or you will decide that retail isn't for you. Get some good experiance here, then move on to something better

Cons

Politicking by upper management, you will will have to do work, only to see it be undone in a heartbeat. Accept it and move on. Be prepared to drink the Kool Aid, and brown nose to the managers. They eat that up.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work with the best management could ask for.

Cons

Hours slow during non peak season

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working here puts you right at the center of sneaker, fashion, and youth culture. You get exposure to massive global vendor partnerships (Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma) and high-scale enterprise operations that look great on a resume. Solid corporate benefits package including a competitive 401(k) match, health/wellness accounts, and performance-based bonuses or RSUs at leadership levels. Excellent product perks, including an employee discount across all banners (Foot Locker, Champs, Kids Foot Locker). The corporate dress code is casual and sneaker-friendly. Internal Mobility: Because of the massive global corporate footprint, there are clear paths to transition across different departments (Marketing, Supply Chain, Tech, Finance, Merchandising) along with tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Cons

In efforts to streamline costs, optimize the store fleet, and fund digital growth, the company has historically undergone structural realignments, corporate relocations, or localized layoffs, which can impact team morale and workload distribution.

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