What's the company culture at Dillard's?

I heard another person got the door out of mens department. Alleged violation 'fighting on the floor'.

Disgusted at dillards in Navarre, Florida said: Hey Donno it is much worse in the store since they changed the management. Everyone said there is no one worse then Ms L well they were wrong

Donno Canetti in Shalimar, Florida said: I heard another person got the door out of mens department. Alleged violation 'fighting on the floor'.

LOL If your talking about a week ago not sure why she was escorted out the door but a few months back one of the ladies who had been there before I worked there had been terminated because of this (by the way it involved the a fore mentioned lady) and customer complaints. This place sucks the life out of you. Its going to hell in a handbasket In more ways then one Especially SS Satans Spawn

They told me it was a lady of Asian persuaion(sp).

Disgusted at dillards in Navarre, Florida said: LOL If your talking about a week ago not sure why she was escorted out the door but a few months back one of the ladies who had been there before I worked there had been terminated because of this (by the way it involved the a fore mentioned lady) and customer complaints. This place sucks the life out of you. Its going to hell in a handbasket In more ways then one Especially SS Satans Spawn

Ok I know who she is she, use to work in womens dept but switched to mens. She was also one of the reasons the other lady got terminated as they got into an argument on the floor.This is a good example of the B.S that goes on in Dillard's

By the way the real reason, why I was terminated was discrimination. I can show you letters from customers that totally contradict SS (MANAGER) She was looking for a reason to get rid of me cause she knows I don't play her games. And I will STAND UP FOR MYSELF.

Ms L told what a great employee I was when she told me that I was laid off, and I collected unemployment benefits from Nov. 08 to Aug 09. And, no, I dont feel any guilt whatsoever of collecting unempl. Dillards attempted to protest it after abour 5 months but was overruled by the Unemployment office. They got their just deserts for sure. I do go back in there for all the marked down stuff. The only people I talk to while there is the man in mens shoes and the three older employees that I know from my previous employment. Thats it. Yea I heard about the other lady getting the axe back in Nov or Dec--Ms AD.

Disgusted at dillards in Navarre, Florida said: By the way the real reason, why I was terminated was discrimination. I can show you letters from customers that totally contradict SS (MANAGER) She was looking for a reason to get rid of me cause she knows I don't play her games. And I will STAND UP FOR MYSELF.

Yea, also female mens manager got it too-- back in Oct or Nov, then they(the new store manager) put the display lady in charge of mens and she quit after a month of the BS.

Does anyone know why the older associates are getting the door?? I found out the other day that an employee of nearly 15 years got the boot. OUCH

Donno Canetti in Shalimar, Florida said: Does anyone know why the older associates are getting the door?? I found out the other day that an employee of nearly 15 years got the boot. OUCH

From what I was told they were booted for not making their SPH The one you are talking about was in Accessories there was also one in childrens one in mens shoes and 2 in home.

Dillards changes employees like the average person changes undershorts, frequently. Just saying.

Host said: Every business has it's own style. What is the office environment and culture like at Dillard's?

Are people dressed in business casual, jeans and t-shirts, or full-on suits? Do folks get together for Friday happy hours and friendly get-togethers?

What is a typical day in the life of an employee at Dillard's?

Ok, let me tell you!!! I live to work and I work to live, that mentality does not exist in Dillard's. Well, not at the Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, Arizona. Managers are getting praised for work that was never accomplished by themselves, but accomplished by their employees. Only for the fact, that the employees are scared that they well get a pay cut if the don't make their sales quota. Almost all of their associates do not really know what their job description is. They are taught by associates that barely know their own job. The managers are to busy to attend to the associates that are struggling and have no experience in sales. Dress code, wow, the women are getting away with mule shoes, open toe instead of peep toe with sling back, also tights instead of female slacks. Men are getting away with kacki pants instead of slacks. This is embarrassing, as far as the inconsistency of the dress code policy, as well as the Bill Dillard work ethic. Bill Dillard Senior never wanted his customers to be persuaded or pressured into his merchandise, but to be convinced that his merchandise is of the best quality ever. Associates, you are selling your customer services first and then the merchandise. I am sorry, I strayed away from your question, but that was the only way to get some points across. Dillard's better start caring about there associates, because if they start to shed their ignorance, they would quit and leave Dillard's hanging by the noose they made for themselves.

WRONG! At least in my experience with Dillards. My opinion can only be favorable,and honestly your job is what you make it. Sure, we have women that gossip, hog sales and arent friendly. THATS LIFE. So... stay away from them, (duh), My managers could not be more gracious,kind or more communicative. When you are in new employee where i work, everyone greets you, makes you feel welcome, and helps you in any way they can. None of my friends (fellow employess) let the goals separate us, we help eachother out.Thats why the Fl. store is a sucsess. (that coupled with awesome managers). Its all about perspective. Look for the good, you'll find it, look for an easy ride, go elsewhere. A longterm Dillard employee...

p.s. I DONT live in Brooksville! P.s.s.. I know its spelled success! :)

Oh shut up whimsical. Dillard's sucks and you know it.

serf in Spring, Texas said: Oh shut up whimsical. Dillard's sucks and you know it.

Uh, no i dont "know it" but i do know you must be a joy to work with at any compnay :)

jackie burns in North Little Rock, Arkansas said: i just recently started working at Little rock Arkansas Dillards. so, far I love it. i have always loved the store. I will never forget once in college that my parents took my dillards card away from me, I was crying. (overspending) Anyway, I am now 39, and working there. The man that is the manager is named "BOB". Super good person, and most of the accosiates are really cool. Especially Barbra & Barbra!

As a current employee there, Bob is far from being a super good person. On more than one occasion, ASM's have told me how horrible he treats them. I even remember the time one told me in tears how rough he talks to them. Me and other employees that work in receiving will never forget a meeting he held for us 5 years ago. It was the first year that we didn't get a raise and Bob finished the meeting, saying, "Give me a reason to go to bat for you all." It was just a slap in the face considering how hard we work for the store. When they are expecting company in the store, we bust our rears to make him look good for his guests. I plan on early next year, to search for another job. I can't keep devoting my time to a company that runs over it's employee and expect to still get quality service from them.
My wish is that every sales associate and receiving employees that work for Dillards, is for them to win a large sum of money and abandon Dillards.

I concur with the negative posted about Dillards. Overall, after thoughtfully thinking about Dillards way of doing business, I would give Dil about a 4 on a scale of 1 being terrible and 10 being great. My take. Having had the inglorious experience of being employed with Dillards for 2yrs and 8 months between '06 and '08.

I just got my file from the EEOC lst week. I was the one that was assaulted by a co-worker and she yelled "Get your white ass out of Dillard's." The EEOC ould not sue because the three co-workers still work there and they wrote letters FULL of lies about me..I am sure Dillards told them just what to say! I am meeting with my lawyer this week to discuss this latest development and show him the file and see if he wants the case. My question is what do you do when Dillards and their employees lie through their teeth????Anyone out there have a similar thing happen to them?? I will have more to report after Wednesday, but I would really appreciate any feedback from ANYONE (past or present employee.) I am so livid that they think they can just lie and get away with the way I was treated. Anyone, please!

Probably Ur attorney can come up with an answer. I sure dont have any.

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: I just got my file from the EEOC lst week. I was the one that was assaulted by a co-worker and she yelled "Get your white ass out of Dillard's." The EEOC ould not sue because the three co-workers still work there and they wrote letters FULL of lies about me..I am sure Dillards told them just what to say! I am meeting with my lawyer this week to discuss this latest development and show him the file and see if he wants the case. My question is what do you do when Dillards and their employees lie through their teeth????Anyone out there have a similar thing happen to them?? I will have more to report after Wednesday, but I would really appreciate any feedback from ANYONE (past or present employee.) I am so livid that they think they can just lie and get away with the way I was treated. Anyone, please!

ILD in North Little Rock, Arkansas said: well, I love my job, but I don't love working w/ the other associates. The better I sale, the more they don't like you.

I have read several of your posts ILD and I have to say, for someone with so little experience with this company, you should probably refrain from doling out your "advice" to those who have quite a bit more experience (i.e. 20 yrs!)than you. I don't think you quite grasp the concept of what makes a good employee OR good company. Dillard's is not the place to learn values and good practices for the exact reason you stated. Their culture and policies regarding sales are in no way, shape or form designed with the customer or customer service in mind. Hence, the high percentage of returns and high percentage of employee turnover. Since your posts are from a few years ago, I would be very interested in hearing an update on your Dillard's experience.

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: I just got my file from the EEOC lst week. I was the one that was assaulted by a co-worker and she yelled "Get your white ass out of Dillard's." The EEOC ould not sue because the three co-workers still work there and they wrote letters FULL of lies about me..I am sure Dillards told them just what to say! I am meeting with my lawyer this week to discuss this latest development and show him the file and see if he wants the case. My question is what do you do when Dillards and their employees lie through their teeth????Anyone out there have a similar thing happen to them?? I will have more to report after Wednesday, but I would really appreciate any feedback from ANYONE (past or present employee.) I am so livid that they think they can just lie and get away with the way I was treated. Anyone, please!

Of course they get people to lie for you its that or they will lose their Jobs I was constantly followed when they terminated me and would question employees that I spoke with asking them what we were discussing. By he way they also had a camera with mic so they could listen to your convo's in the timeclock room at my store

Freed Slave,
do you mean Dilworld of Mary Esther mall????

lillian said: Hello everyone, I worked for Dillard's for almost 4years and yes I loved my store management and everyone, but the company stinks, really I worked hard, loved everything from marddowns to helping customers, but what you don't realize it isn't the store it is the pressure that the company puts on the managers.
sales quotes, if you don't meet your sales quotes of 100.00 an hour you will get a pay cut of 10%, if you don't met it again and trust it isn't as easy as you think, you get another pay cut fo 10% and if it happens one more time and it could, you will get another pay cut or you are left go. I got three pay cuts and on the 4th one they wanted to keep me so they put me women shoes and up my salary it was fine for the month or two then they hired 5 more people and that was it, 10 people in ladies shoe was to much, I was told ahead of time that I would lose my job and so I got another offer to work somewhere else, so I gave my notice of 2wks and then two days before I was left go I was dismissed, also I got my vaction pay and I can come back if I wanted to, hopefully not but you never know.

I want to add that when i WAS IN CHILDREN SHOES I WOULD BUY STICKERS AND TOYS AND GIVE THEM TO THE CHILDREN OUT OF MY MONEY AND i STILL GET MY QUOTED UP HOW I STAY THERE FOR FOUR YEARS WAS A MIRACLE

Whimsical in Brooksville, Florida said: WRONG! At least in my experience with Dillards. My opinion can only be favorable,and honestly your job is what you make it. Sure, we have women that gossip, hog sales and arent friendly. THATS LIFE. So... stay away from them, (duh), My managers could not be more gracious,kind or more communicative. When you are in new employee where i work, everyone greets you, makes you feel welcome, and helps you in any way they can. None of my friends (fellow employess) let the goals separate us, we help eachother out.Thats why the Fl. store is a sucsess. (that coupled with awesome managers). Its all about perspective. Look for the good, you'll find it, look for an easy ride, go elsewhere. A longterm Dillard employee...

What is the good about Dillards ??? Be real about it.

Well, requested sick pay and the store secretary most likely lied about turning in my form, says the ops manager said I didn't qualify. I doubt this as she's not turned in my paperwork before. I won't tangle with the ops manager--he's a real hoot though. In a store meeting last month, he stated no less than 3 times that he's "not a butthole". Exact words there. I'm afraid of waltzing into his office and not being able to resist saying, "Hey Erwin, I thought you said you WEREN'T A BUTTHOLE?" That would be too funny, but the man doesn't have a sense of humor at all. Luckily my current dept. manager is fairly decent so I'll start the process with him.

Always something with this place.

Whimsical in Brooksville, Florida said: WRONG! At least in my experience with Dillards. My opinion can only be favorable,and honestly your job is what you make it. Sure, we have women that gossip, hog sales and arent friendly. THATS LIFE. So... stay away from them, (duh), My managers could not be more gracious,kind or more communicative. When you are in new employee where i work, everyone greets you, makes you feel welcome, and helps you in any way they can. None of my friends (fellow employess) let the goals separate us, we help eachother out.Thats why the Fl. store is a sucsess. (that coupled with awesome managers). Its all about perspective. Look for the good, you'll find it, look for an easy ride, go elsewhere. A longterm Dillard employee...

Hmmmm.... something smells fishy about this post "whimsical". Oh wait, now I know! So "whimsical", tell us which one of these two are you: General Mgr./Store Mgr. of a FL store or District/Reg. Mgr for some of the FL stores? I honestly hate it when Dillards Corp Office trolls the discussion boards on sites such as this one, then sends in one of their lackeys to do "damage control" a.k.a. skew ratings and create false glowing "reviews". Here's an idea for Dillard's on how they can do future "damage control": Treat your employees like the adult human beings they are, NOT robots and not children. Get your heads out of your collective a** and get real! You're welcome.

sigh...no, im a real life employee of Dillards! But i will say its ridiculous how people complain how sales are so important, its a SALES job!!! omg! Im just frankly sick to death of hearing how bad they think it is, well...so QUIT! Then let the rest of us do our jobs in peace.(p.s. Someone mentioned that the Dillards are satanists, REALLY? Oh give me a freakin break!!!!!!)

p.s. To "Astroglide" It is obvious that you are not a "religious man".You are "sure" that people are going to "burn in hell" and then you make fun of how someone LOOKS! Really, heres some good advice for you,no matter where you work...Stay out of customer service,and away from other people!!!! (They may not be up to your physical standards)

whimsical in Sarasota, Florida said: sigh...no, im a real life employee of Dillards! But i will say its ridiculous how people complain how sales are so important, its a SALES job!!! omg! Im just franklmiy sick to death of hearing how bad they think it is, well...so QUIT! Then let the rest of us do our jobs in peace.(p.s. Someone mentioned that the Dillards are satanists, REALLY? Oh give me a freakin break!!!!!!)

Out of curiosity Whimsical, if you are doing so well in your position at Dillards and truly believe it such a great place to work, then what brings you to a job board forum? Usually people come to job boards for 2 reasons. Companies posting jobs and individuals looking for a job. Considering that you are not a Recruiter/HR, I think we can rule out that you are a job poster. So, that only leaves one other option: Job Seeker. Hmmm... trouble in paradise?

simply find it interesting.Why would a person read a newspaper?

Dillard's was my first job. Scarred me for life! I have worked many other places since. I am now a leader of a charity in my area... I know (now) am a good with people and a valuable worker.... It is hell... The sales associates where I was working would come over and yell at me/ each other for no reason. The 'associates' regularily get in fights in the stock room... They punch and kick each other. I do not believe in violence. I tried to be nice to them for a long time and when I felt I could no longer act professionally I quit. Upon trying to give my 2 weeks notice my manager told me I was scum for quitting and she had no respect for me. (I had worked there for years and she knew I wasn't particularily happy there/ would leave). So instead of giving my 2 weeks notice I walked out.
Employees at the majority but not all of Dillard's locations are disrespected on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. The management just makes you feel stupid and crazy if you have the slightest issue with someone who is capable of working there for more than 5 years.
Many of the associates, managers, and higher ups enjoy being manipulative and back stabbing. Especially the associates ones who last the longest and talk the most.
You are also video recorded by the security cameras. People steal from Dillards all the time and you are supposed to call security (which does NOTHING). You get the sense the cameras are there for YOU.
To get the 'employee discount' you need to take out a credit card yourself. WHich you can pay off so you don't accrue interest but still, they are utilizing employees.
At Dillard's its apparently beneficial to be "a hard *** ***** who can deal with them ****** and still be real".. As if I care about that. Everyone smokes. People have mental breakdowns. Its full of really horrible weakminded people who try to tear each other down in the worst of ways. It's miserable.

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: I just got my file from the EEOC lst week. I was the one that was assaulted by a co-worker and she yelled "Get your white ass out of Dillard's." The EEOC ould not sue because the three co-workers still work there and they wrote letters FULL of lies about me..I am sure Dillards told them just what to say! I am meeting with my lawyer this week to discuss this latest development and show him the file and see if he wants the case. My question is what do you do when Dillards and their employees lie through their teeth????Anyone out there have a similar thing happen to them?? I will have more to report after Wednesday, but I would really appreciate any feedback from ANYONE (past or present employee.) I am so livid that they think they can just lie and get away with the way I was treated. Anyone, please!

This is exactly my case, except no one assaluted me. Some people made covert physical threats towards me. I left immediatly after that. Good for you for suing! I just left. The AMFYOYO. If you can't sue, don't feel compelled to convince them you're right, they are impossible and there is nothing meritorious about them. Leave when you can. I am also caucasian (100% swiss), blonde, tall and thin. I had some women make my life HELL. Just because of my appearance. I had to be so nice, so firm, so guarded. It was absolutely sick. I did nothing but be kind quiet and considerate around them. All they did was the opposite. So just avoid them. They are power hungry and truly despicable. My advise is if anyone of these thugs makes a remark about your character ignore it. Ignore Dillard's. There are good people there but the bad ones are completely and totally weak minded (somehow narcisstic- only god knows how) CRETINS. If it all goes south know this: YOU WERE ASSAULTED, THEY ARE LYING. YOU ARE THE ONE WITH CHARACTER, YOU WILL FIND A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN RESPECT AND BE RESPECTED.

Cindy in Texas,
Thank you for your encouragement. I wrote that post over a year ago. I was fired from Dillard's after reporting the abuse of racial harrassment and physical threats. I have filed suit and am currently waiting on arbitration. I will have my day and I suggest that if you are still working for these monsters, you need to start looking for another job. The abuse, sadly will only get worse. There are many reverse discrimination suits going on everywhere. I, like yourself, have always been nice and kind to my co-workers......And when I can find another job, I still will be. It will not be at Dillards or another retail place. It is"Hell with flourescent lighting". Thank God, I have more skills and talents than selling overpriced Blah merchandise. Good luck to you!

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: I just got my file from the EEOC lst week. I was the one that was assaulted by a co-worker and she yelled "Get your white ass out of Dillard's." The EEOC ould not sue because the three co-workers still work there and they wrote letters FULL of lies about me..I am sure Dillards told them just what to say! I am meeting with my lawyer this week to discuss this latest development and show him the file and see if he wants the case. My question is what do you do when Dillards and their employees lie through their teeth????Anyone out there have a similar thing happen to them?? I will have more to report after Wednesday, but I would really appreciate any feedback from ANYONE (past or present employee.) I am so livid that they think they can just lie and get away with the way I was treated. Anyone, please!

Although I'm sorry to hear about your situation, I'm also so relieved to hear that someone else has been victimized by the Gestapo at Dillards. They've been trying to "gaslight" me into thinking it's me with the problem and not the female gang, which includes the ASMs, that have slandered me and harrassed me. It is such a hostile work environment that it's shocking. I was injured at work, and ever since then, they've been trying to get me to quit so they won't have to pay unemployment. They also are racking up lots of petty charges that they wrote me up for like my being caught on a Sunday eating a snack (not allowed in a 6 1/2 hour workday), not saying hi to a couple of people, and answering my cell phone at work so that they can fire me for ploicy violations. The new Ops Manager baited me by calling me when I was at work and when I answered, he wrote me up for it. I'm constantly being ganged up on, blindsided, verbally assaulted, and watched. It's creepy how underhanded and unethical this place is. As long as they can get away with something, they're going to do it. They have NO integrity, NO ethics, and NO morals.

Get out while you can!!!!! Dillards ruined my mental and physical health. The WORST company in the USA to work for. IT IS NOT WORTH IT!!! Please take my advice..........My trial is coming up and I will let you know (if I can!) what happens. Good luck and tender mercies to you.

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: Get out while you can!!!!! Dillards ruined my mental and physical health. The WORST company in the USA to work for. IT IS NOT WORTH IT!!! Please take my advice..........My trial is coming up and I will let you know (if I can!) what happens. Good luck and tender mercies to you.

Thank you, Memphislea, for your kindness. I'm in the process now of trying to get out of this hostile work environment and getting representation to make them pay for my injury. They refuse to live up to the "promise" that is in writing for compensation for missed days due to injuries at work and medical expenses. It IS the second worst place to work according to the Fortune 500. I've read all the message boards about Dillards and I've talked to one attorney that's sued them many times for employees. The evil that resides there is real. They try to make you think it's your problem and your's only and that they are the norm. Yes, my physical and mental health is at risk and, yes, I'm getting out. Good luck on your trial and bless you.

Rowlett,
Good luck with your lawyer! I am so sorry for your trouble. I did not know that Fortune rated Dillards the second worst company to work for!!! That nakes sense. Please keep in touch and I will do the same. Don't let the turkeys get you down!!!!!!
memphis

Host said: Every business has it's own style. What is the office environment and culture like at Dillard's?

Are people dressed in business casual, jeans and t-shirts, or full-on suits? Do folks get together for Friday happy hours and friendly get-togethers?

What is a typical day in the life of an employee at Dillard's?

Like with any job Dillards has it good and bad qualities however the company is an execellent company to work for if YOU are willing to work within the system. I have made every raise goal in last four years of employment, I have been promoted off the sale floor into management which most retailers will not do,and I LOVE the company! The culture is very professional yet very family orientated as Dillard's is family owned and operated. I have never been happier with a job! If you cant find happiness within the Dillards system then maybe its your problem not the company go work for Wal-mart where the expectations are lower!

For the benefit of many people on this forum I feel a need to add to this discussion....

Dear Unknown also,

According to you anyone who cannot work at Dillard's is highly problematic and should therefore seek employment at Walmart- Stores Inc.
I see!!! Wow you are clearly management potential!!!! I understand why you were promoted! Boy, you'd have a time managing someone like me. Because I think you are entirely INCOMPETENT. I am embarrassed to this day to even admit I worked for Dillard's. It's been years and I now have a job that pays really really... let me emphasize that.. really well. I shop at Saks and Barney's. And I get paid travel :). But you're right... since I couldn't hack it at Dillard's I have absolutely no hope of making it in the world and I should of joined my fellow rejects at Walmart-Stores Inc. You're so considerate and discreet!!!....
According to what I've seen at Dillard's, sales associates should assault each other when they have disagreements!!! Should I do that to improve myself?!!! Passive aggressiveness and fear are necessary to run a good business... I guess I should behave that way that too...
Do you even think before you speak? You just disrespected a very powerful business as well as many disgruntled former employees WHO ARE ON THIS WEBSITE AND YOU -KNOWINGLY- wrote that nasty piece of work. I hope you read this Unknown and think very seriously, deeply, and introspectively about how you treat other people (that is most likely impossible for you... which is what makes you such a great manager!)... You are a PERFECT example of management at Dillard's. "I love love this place and you don't because you are a failure of a person".
To help the people you just hurt, I had a terrible experience at Dillard's, left and conquered the damn world. You should build people up not tear them down.

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: Cindy in Texas,
Thank you for your encouragement. I wrote that post over a year ago. I was fired from Dillard's after reporting the abuse of racial harrassment and physical threats. I have filed suit and am currently waiting on arbitration. I will have my day and I suggest that if you are still working for these monsters, you need to start looking for another job. The abuse, sadly will only get worse. There are many reverse discrimination suits going on everywhere. I, like yourself, have always been nice and kind to my co-workers......And when I can find another job, I still will be. It will not be at Dillards or another retail place. It is"Hell with flourescent lighting". Thank God, I have more skills and talents than selling overpriced Blah merchandise. Good luck to you!

I am so sorry for your situation. Just move on. I am sooo glad you were brave enough to take action. I didn't. Thankyou for your trouble.

Dear StAcx.
Poor "Unknown" is probably hiding under a rock now after hearing from real people who had the misfortune of working for Dillards. I finally got out three weeks ago & now they're paying my unemployment :). Yes, that has to be a manager who would write that kind of crap. How well I know the kind! Now, I'm out of retail and never plan to return. Good for you for getting out and finding a great job in a normal company. My prayers go to those still stuck there and my applause goes to all who got out!!!

memphislea in Memphis, Tennessee said: Rowlett,
Good luck with your lawyer! I am so sorry for your trouble. I did not know that Fortune rated Dillards the second worst company to work for!!! That nakes sense. Please keep in touch and I will do the same. Don't let the turkeys get you down!!!!!!
memphis

Dear Memphislea,

I finally got out & I'm still recuperating from the stress after three weeks but am getting a new job as quickly as possible and not in retail. They are paying my unemployment at least. Thank you so much for caring.

Dear Angry and Determined,
So happy for you!!!! Don't you feel like you have "a new life"? Thanks for posting and letting me know you quit..... My arbitration has been postponed because Dillards did not like the list of arbitrators we got. Just another stalling technique they use. But I will keep you posted about it. Good luck and God bless your job search. I will say a little prayer for you.
memphislea

unknown in Rochester, New York said: Like with any job Dillards has it good and bad qualities however the company is an execellent company to work for if YOU are willing to work within the system. I have made every raise goal in last four years of employment, I have been promoted off the sale floor into management which most retailers will not do,and I LOVE the company! The culture is very professional yet very family orientated as Dillard's is family owned and operated. I have never been happier with a job! If you cant find happiness within the Dillards system then maybe its your problem not the company go work for Wal-mart where the expectations are lower!

“Unknown” - Just a few pointers for you,

Stop overselling it. Your “review” of Dillard’s would probably be more convincing if it didn’t sound so much like an infomercial. Check your facts. There are several glaring inaccuracies in your post. For example, promoting from within is a VERY common practice among ALL retailers. There is nothing unique about that, and it’s certainly nothing that distinguishes Dillard’s from other companies. Oh, and it might be beneficial for you to actually do some research on the history of Wal-Mart and Sam Walton’s legacy before you do any further analysis on the company’s expectations. You might just learn some surprising facts. I’m not quite sure where you are getting your facts from on Dillard’s either for that matter. Virtually all of your statements regarding Dillard’s are false. The Dillard family does not own or operate anything other than a small fraction of the shareholdings and the fact that they have a few family members left on their board. Even with that, though, the company is only using the Dillard family name. Dillard's is a publicly-traded corporation, not a privately-owned family business.

Alyssa V. in Keller, Texas said: “Unknown” - Just a few pointers for you,

Stop overselling it. Your “review” of Dillard’s would probably be more convincing if it didn’t sound so much like an infomercial. Check your facts. There are several glaring inaccuracies in your post. For example, promoting from within is a VERY common practice among ALL retailers. There is nothing unique about that, and it’s certainly nothing that distinguishes Dillard’s from other companies. Oh, and it might be beneficial for you to actually do some research on the history of Wal-Mart and Sam Walton’s legacy before you do any further analysis on the company’s expectations. You might just learn some surprising facts. I’m not quite sure where you are getting your facts from on Dillard’s either for that matter. Virtually all of your statements regarding Dillard’s are false. The Dillard family does not own or operate anything other than a small fraction of the shareholdings and the fact that they have a few family members left on their board. Even with that, though, the company is only using the Dillard family name. Dillard's is a publicly-traded corporation, not a privately-owned family business.

I think what "unknown" is trying to say is Wal-Mart doesn't have sales quotas or SPH goals for their employees. It's not a sales job, Dillard's is a sales job. I think that's what the people on this forum on others like it fail to understand. To the people on this forum that refer to themselves as "prisoners"... c'mon really? That's a little much.

I find it funny that unknown can't even put her correct state on his/her posts. Sooooo why not post where you really live cuz, I know I haven't been gone from Dillards that long, but last time I checked there were NO DILLARDS IN NEW YORK. By the way I worked for this company a hell of a lot longer then you and I can say it sucked from day Alyssa check your facts www.marketwatch.com/story/10-ceos-to-go-in-2009-william-dillard-ii-of-dillards-dds Dillards control what goes on

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DILLARD'S, INC.
PROXY STATEMENT(1) Based on information furnished by the respective individuals.
(2) Includes nine shares owned by Mr. Connor's wife. Robert C. Connor owns 41,822 shares of Class A Common Stock and has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of 25,000 shares pursuant to currently exercisable options granted under Company stock option plans.
(3) William Dillard, II, Alex Dillard and Mike Dillard are directors and officers of W. D. Company, Inc. and own 27.4%, 27.9% and 26.3%, respectively, of the outstanding voting stock of such company.

(4) Based on information contained in Schedule 13G filed jointly on February 11, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Donald Smith & Co., Inc., Donald Smith Long/Short Equities Fund, L.P., Richard Greenberg, Kamal Shah, Rolf Heitmeyer, Jon Hartsel and the Donald and Paula Smith Family Foundation, stating that each has sole dispositive power over all reported shares. The Schedule 13G reports that Donald Smith & Co., Inc. has sole voting power as to 2,107,426 shares, Donald Smith Long/Short Equities Fund, L.P.has sole voting power as to 15,203 shares; Richard Greenberg has sole voting power as to 30,000 shares, Kamal Shah has sole voting power as to 750 shares, Rolf Heitmeyer has sole voting power as to 750 shares, Jon Hartsel has sole voting power as to 5,000 shares, and the Donald and Paula Smith Family Foundation has sole voting power as to 300,000 shares

(5) Based on information contained in Schedule 13G filed jointly on February 7, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. (" Southeastern "), Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund and O. Mason Hawkins. According to the Schedule 13G, with respect to the 3,726,587 shares reported to be beneficially owned, Southeastern reported shared voting power and dispositive power as to 3,679,180 shares and sole dispositive power, but no voting power, as to 47,407 shares; and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund reported shared voting power and dispositive power as to 3,679,180 shares.