Pros
Easy business to run with the right mix of store management Very simple business model (but can cripple a store that has high traffic/low avg ticket Company experiencing major growth in new markets and existing markets Fair compensation for store management positions
Cons
Low payroll percent (vs 50%+ margin?!?, killing stores!) Hiring wage for p/t and f/t non-management positions is embarrassing Company programs (freight receiving/processing, LP, inventory management, training,) certainly highlight how to do things the hard way. If you don't come to the company with previous retail management experience - recommended not to use this company as a positive resume influence. Promotions based on who you know and attrition, not actual experience/qualified candidates Company growing too fast to keep up with systems and programs/policies needed to run a fluid business. Growing pains are expected, bad apples bringing in bad habits from other companies is avoidable.