Store Manager - Store Manager Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
20 Nov 2015
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Pros

If you are passionate about footwear it would be a nice fit for you. Employee Discount is 30% off and is applicable to most items. As store manager I wasn't micro managed by my district manager.

Cons

Promotions often given out just because candidates were friends, or buddy buddy with superior, rather that given on merit. Not loyal to employees. Retail Hours are a downside. Manager is expected to work 55-60 hours.during peak season. The labor hours given to divide in your store won't always meet the demand forcing the manager to either exceed hours allowance or work the extra hours himself. My district manager was also not the best. Didn't really drive results or impact district in a positive way. She was absentee. I worked for Footlocker for 10 years. I was terminated for bag checking a minor who actually stole store merchandise.

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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
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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