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Bed Bath And Beyond: Fires Entire C-Suite, Will It Affect MS Program?

December 21, 2019 03:16PM
I’ve been following the saga of BB&B hiring a new CEO, who immediately slashed literally EVERYTHING in Corporate.

Article Link: [www.google.com]

I have a contact in the company (mid-level management) who thinks that the MS program is going to be slashed as well.

Thoughts? Opinions (informed or otherwise?)
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December 21, 2019 10:44PM
That's why its called Blood Bath & Beyond.
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December 21, 2019 10:51PM
I wouldn't be surprised if they shut down completely within the next few years. They've been struggling for too long and the changes they're trying to make are probably too late at this point to really save it. They needed a new leadership team a long time ago.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/21/2019 10:53PM by azncollege.
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December 22, 2019 01:22AM
I hope if they close down they are able to sell World Market to someone as it is one of my favorite stores. I never shop at Bed Bath and Beyond and although both have had mystery shop programs they never appealed to me. After they acquired World Market it was not as much fun to go there anymore but I still love it nevertheless and would not like to see them go. But World market lives from sale to sale. Whenever I go there between sales there are very few customers.
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December 22, 2019 04:43AM
He will at least suspend it. Leaving aside that the guy is on a tear, there's nothing to measure until whatever changes he wants to make have been made.
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December 22, 2019 04:17PM
I have merched there. Will they need any merchandisers?

Who said so? Why did they say it?!
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December 23, 2019 09:18PM
Guess I better use up my BBY gift cards, much like Sears.

A Dad shopping the Ark-LA-Tex and beyond.
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December 25, 2019 10:40AM
@azncollege wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if they shut down completely within the next few years. They've been struggling for too long and the changes they're trying to make are probably too late at this point to really save it. They needed a new leadership team a long time ago.

For me, it's their layout. Haven't been in years. But, when I did go, it was like a very cluttered, packed warehouse that was confusing and lacked visual appeal.

I actually think they sell a useful niche of products. It's just presentation that sort of makes them user-unfriendly to me. *shrug*
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December 25, 2019 01:19PM
I have an abundance of gift cards from my credit card companies for BB&B. Combined with coupons, I can get really good deals. Most of my friends and family are foodies so it's a great place for gifts. They also have a good online presence and the ship to store option is free, plus they often have free shipping to your house if you soend a certain amount.

I never liked doing their shops because I didn't/don't like the MSC.
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December 30, 2019 05:30AM
@shoptastic wrote:

For me, it's their layout. Haven't been in years. But, when I did go, it was like a very cluttered, packed warehouse that was confusing and lacked visual appeal.

I actually think they sell a useful niche of products. It's just presentation that sort of makes them user-unfriendly to me. *shrug*

I think you are correct. They have started a new layout that they will roll out slowly to all stores within the next few months. I was at one of the first ones and did a double take, very different at the front area and middle of the shop. Really liked it.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/31/2019 04:34AM by KateH.
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December 30, 2019 12:57PM
Azncollege didn't write that.
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January 01, 2020 03:20AM
A question we could be asking is whether the Amazonification of retail has hurt MS-ing the past decade or so???
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January 01, 2020 08:18PM
We had two BBB in our town, one closed a few months ago. I long ago stopped Mystery shopping them because I could not deal with the editors. The same stupid questions over and over, even though I answered them. They also shop Buy, Buy Baby and I refuse to shop that one either. Its not worth the 15 dollar "item" and low amount of pay for the aggravation.
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January 01, 2020 09:45PM
Are you seeing BBB on the boards to be shopped?
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January 05, 2020 12:01AM
You're right! It's the layout. I was in one during the holidays because I had a coupon. I had to get an employee to help me find kitchen scales. This a relatively expensive product that is located in the utensil area. The scales were in the back corner and located on the lower shelves. I walked by the scales 3 times & never saw them. The lowest priced scale was $30. The shelves were closest to the junk utensils. This is the area where they sell the baking ware. That stuff wasn't up front and in your face for the biggest time of year for baking stuff. The staff was exceptionally helpful, which is always a toss up at the stores.

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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