Pros
* Competitive pay and benefits. * Unique exposure to the retail and consumer goods industry. * Opportunities to attend vendor meetings, innovation showcases, and industry events. * Ability to build relationships with major brands and suppliers. * Exposure to cross-functional teams and large-scale business operations. * Opportunities to develop merchandising, promotional planning, and project management skills. * Strong name recognition that can help build a resume.
Cons
* Favoritism and inconsistent treatment of employees. * Limited transparency around leadership decisions and organizational changes. * Job responsibilities may change significantly from the role originally accepted. * Employee feedback and concerns do not always feel valued or considered. * Career development opportunities can feel unevenly distributed. * Leadership teams sometimes appeared misaligned, creating confusion and uncertainty. * Workplace culture varied greatly depending on the team and individuals involved. * Decisions impacting employees were occasionally made without adequate communication or collaboration. * Performance and contributions did not always seem to carry the same weight as tenure when determining opportunities and responsibilities. * Lack of consideration for employee career goals when making role changes.