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Caleres is derived from the Latin word calre, which means 'to shine with fire or strength.' The *5* in our logo comes from a late-nineteenth-century stamp on the bottom of all our shoes that reflected the company's pledge of convenience and fit. If the stamp wears out, the firm offered $5 to the wearer. We have kept the pioneering spirit alive by our unwavering commitment. Caleres' 140-year craftsmanship tradition serves as our cornerstone. However, investments in infrastructure, pattern analysis, logistics, recycling, procurement, and the talented people who will take us into the future will help Caleres offer the best, most wanted brand portfolio in the industry. It's brands can be seen in all of modern world marketplace's outlets, including our 1,200+ branded retail centers, department and convenience shops, branded e-commerce platforms, and a variety of third-party retail sites.
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Years of experience at Famous Footwear: Newcomers: 29%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 20%, Veterans: 34%. Famous Footwear employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Famous Footwear employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Famous Footwear: Bath & Body Works, Caleres, JCPenney. Typical Famous Footwear employees have worked at Bath & Body Works.
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Industry Background: The most typical industries of Famous Footwear: Niche Retailers, Clothing Retailers, General Merchandise Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Limited-Service Restaurants. Famous Footwear employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Past employers' size at Famous Footwear: Small: 18%, Medium: 7%, Large: 75%. Most Famous Footwear employees have previously worked at large companies.
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How long do people stay in a role at Famous Footwear?
Time employed at Famous Footwear: <1: 6%, 1-3: 24%, 4-8: 42%, 9-13: 16%, 14-20: 7%, 20+: 5%. Most Famous Footwear employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Famous Footwear rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Famous Footwear: 42.1% Male and 57.9% Female. Age ratio at Famous Footwear: 16-20: 3%, 21-30: 58%, 31-40: 24%, 41-50: 8%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 1%. Famous Footwear rates - 13.9% more female than the industry average. Most Famous Footwear employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Famous Footwear?
Top roles of Famous Footwear: Manager, Store Manager, Sales Associate, Store Sales Manager, Sales Manager. The top role at Famous Footwear is Manager.
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Career advancement at Famous Footwear: very low. Famous Footwear ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.
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What companies do Famous Footwear employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Famous Footwear: Caleres, DSW, JCPenney, Lands' End, State Farm. People who work at Famous Footwear most typically go on to work for the Caleres.
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Red Bank, NJ
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Famous Footwear - FAMOUS FOOTWEAR #62284 RIVERDALE VILLAGE [Retail Sales / Team Member] As a Seasonal Associate at Famous Footwear, you'll: Ensure daily store tasks (pricing, shipment processing, fulfillment and inventory) are dialed in, keeping the store
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Stock Associate
May 23, 2024
Lack of work due to family emergency , I called and I tried to get my job back due to family issues
Pros and Cons
I got to go out for kunch
Wasn’t really parking
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PT assist manager
Terrell, TX - June 28, 2022
The team was great to work with. Our store manager was great. I learned a lot. We all had a great balance as a team.
Pros and Cons
Always had a full staff
Big store and not enough support when people would Steel would
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Store Manager
Panama City Beach, FL - June 20, 2022
I was the store manager in name only. The district manager would not allow me to fire employees who continuously failed to do their jobs, left the store unlocked after hours, and called out for multiple shifts. While I was 9 months pregnant I had to work 12 hour shifts (due to employee call outs) and was unable to close the store for any amount of time for breaks.
Pros and Cons
Discount on shoes and opportunity for sales bonuses
Managers have no power in the store
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Part time sales associate
Brooklyn, NY - January 6, 2022
I was blessed because famous footwear was my first job ever, after looking for a job for months after I graduated high school and was waiting to start my first semester of college. At first the store was kind of calm the hours were great, I came in on a starting salary with the intention of working my way up for the benefits and the increase in salary. This company has no room for growth unless your sucking up to some in an higher position. Everyone thinks you want their job so the work environment was very hostile. The manger at the store(famous footwear in kings plaza mall) I worked at was very amazing, he always tried his best to look out for all his employees but the company policies and guide lines doesn’t allot to looking out for their employees.
Pros and Cons
The manger of the store tired his best to work around my school schedule.
Hostile work environment, no benefits, no room the growth,etc.
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gender breakdown at Famous Footwear?
Liam Brown3 years ago
gender ratio is 57.9% female, 42.1% male.
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What industry does Famous Footwear operate in?
Sophie Hayes3 years ago
in Retail i believe
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Where is Famous Footwear’s HQ?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Saint Louis, MO.
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What year was Famous Footwear founded?
Sophie Hayes3 years ago
it was founded in 1960
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What’s the name of Famous Footwear’s CEO?
Liam Brown3 years ago
Diane M. Sullivan.
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How often do employees get promoted at Famous Footwear ?
Sophie Hayes3 years ago
advancement opportunities are very low
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How long do people usually work for Famous Footwear?
Liam Brown3 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Famous Footwear employees work for?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Large companies before Famous Footwear.
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Top future employers of Famous Footwear employees?
Liam Brown3 years ago
Caleres, DSW, JCPenney, Lands' End, State Farm, Target, Walmart, Wells Fargo.
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Where did employees work before joining Famous Footwear?
Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Bath & Body Works, Caleres, JCPenney, Macy's, Payless ShoeSource, Target, The Children's Place, Walmart.
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How old are Famous Footwear’s employees in general?
Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Famous Footwear employees go to school?
Liam Brown3 years ago
Madison Area Technical College, Missouri State University-West Plains, The Ohio State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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I loved working here because it was a fun and dynamic work environment. The company values teamwork and collaboration, and I always felt supported by my coworkers. Additionally, the employee discount was a great perk that helped me save money on my own shoe purchases.
A year ago
Employee discounts are the cherry on top of a great job. 🍒
A year ago
It's the little things like discounts that can make a big difference! 💰
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to behonest working there was fun and very enjoyable
A year ago
I enjoyed working here. My boss was really nice and easy to work with.
A year ago
Flexible hours for students employee discounts great people. 🎓
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Staff is wonderful, environment is pleasant.
A year ago
I have nothing negative to say about working for them.
A year ago
Fun people great environment easy work. 😃
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District manager was great. Pto was generous. Great work life balance
A year ago
Employees and service are put first
A year ago
I loved this job great pay. 😍
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My manager was very nice and really cared about making sure all of the sales associates were happy there.
A year ago
I really enjoyed my time at this company. Really great place to work!
A year ago
Flexibility Experience Customer service Decent pay. 👍
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What qualifications do you need to work here?
A year ago
at least 16. ability to talk to customers and being outgoing instead of being shy. being able to count money correctly.
A year ago
Customer service and loss prevention experience, willingness to learn, attention to detail, personable attitude👍
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Great selection of shoe's. Great quality pertaining to the description of shoe's. Great Staff as well locations. Great discounts. Rewards system. Helping Customers find the right shoe all about comfort with a little of style.
A year ago
Management is busy work after the pandemic of COVID-19 and having to do more with less personnel.
A year ago
Maintaining operations on extended hours can be stressful however manageable. 😓
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I can say that the company is committed to providing a positive work environment. The training provided was comprehensive and helped me feel confident in my role. The team was also very supportive and made me feel like part of the family.
A year ago
It's great to know about companies that prioritize employee well-being.
A year ago
Feeling confident and supported at work can make your day-to-day so much better. 😌
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The management was supportive and always willing to help. The company culture is customer-focused and encourages employees to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.
A year ago
Customer satisfaction is key! 💯
A year ago
This company sounds like a great place to work.
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I got hired through an employee referral (I knew the store manager), but even then the interview process was as if I didn’t know her.
A year ago
You also should be aware of customers in the store so that you know where everything is at all times!
A year ago
Great people great vibes, wish I could’ve stayed it just gets hard during no holidays the store gets dessert dry.
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If you want to start in retail, this is the place! I learned a lot here about the business and got my way for up ✌
A year ago
Good place, varies from store to store, good people around and fast paced 😊
A year ago
30% off for employees 😊 can be stressful sometimes but a fair place
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I have worked so many jobs and usually left due to coworkers and the general bad vibes. This is the first place I’ve worked that genuinely makes me excited to go to work and the days fly by quickly.
A year ago
if you have good customer. Service skills you should like it here. Wasn’t here long but enjoyed my time here.
A year ago
Very satisfied, management is supportive, schedule is flexible, co-workers work as a team.😊
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Great work environment and compensation especially with the overtime and seasonal shoe sales.
A year ago
I'm highly recommending this company to those trying to get ahead and have the best shoes, bags, socks, hats etc. while doing so.
A year ago
I love Managing People & giving them the tools they need. 🛠
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Easy and fun working environment
A year ago
You learn about the different shoes
A year ago
Sometimes people can be rude. 😕
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What are the chances of growth?
A year ago
There's potential for growth but management and your store is a factor that plays a part
A year ago
Growth opportunities are strong, stick up
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When is the pay day?
A year ago
Bi-weekly
A year ago
Yes! It's bi weekly
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Job training lasted about one week and covered how to use the system. Sales training was mainly self taught
A year ago
There's an easy to use planner and system that organizes training in the store.
A year ago
Also, a lot of it is learned through interactions and experiences with the public.🤘
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Fantastic management that truly cares about you!
A year ago
Definitely a good part time role and learned a lot on the job
A year ago
Flexible hours and helped me do my classes while still maintaining a good job. ⏰
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30% off everything for sales associates, and as you work your way up your discount gets higher, last time I heard, managers got 40-50% all items! The discount is very nice if you’re a student, and it makes holidays & birthdays a breeze! :)
A year ago
30% off all year and 40% off a couple times a year
A year ago
Employee Discount was generous and benefited family as well.👏
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There’s room for growth, the district manager is wonderful.
A year ago
Great opportunities to build new skills as well as learning how to handle loss prevention and excellent customer service skills.
A year ago
Leading you to be comfortable to talk to customers. Great people skills.👏
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Do you think working at this place is difficult?
A year ago
Yes. Helping people that need it, and problem solving are essential strengths. Having a thick skin is necessary so as not to feel abused my customers daily.
A year ago
No, it is not difficult, management teaches well. 🤔
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The best part about working for famus is they treat you like family.
A year ago
They promote within they gives you all the tools need you need to succeed.
A year ago
They offer 401k to store managers and most of the time you get all holidays off with pay. 🏦
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What are the working hours?
A year ago
About 6 to 7 hours
A year ago
Flexible hours 😊
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What is the promotion process like here?
A year ago
Good
A year ago
Studying and having a test✌
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Great place to work! Fun team environment and always busy with customers.
A year ago
I'm sensing a whole lot of happy customers and employees over here! 😃
A year ago
Ready to jump on board with a team that knows how to have fun while getting things done!
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How's the work life balance?
A year ago
I'm working as a Sales Associate and my opinion is different. I had good work life balance here 😊
A year ago
Good if you're in school, you can manage
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Very nice environment to work was able to be an assistant manager quickly also the hours didn’t work to well with me thats the only con other than that great job for anyone wanting to build their resume
A year ago
However, the management here is very kind and sweet. You can tell that you will be in good hands from the moment you meet the store manager.
A year ago
When I did it I really loved my coworkers I loved the training and we had very nice customers who treated as well. 👨
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This was a job I had when I was in school and I absolutely loved it!
A year ago
Absolutely nothing bad to say about this job.
A year ago
10/10 only con I is sometimes you get bored. 😴
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Do they drug screen?
A year ago
Not for everyone!!
A year ago
There is no required drug-screen
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How often do you get a raise?
A year ago
Every year it is 🙂
A year ago
Not often!!
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Is there any dresscode?
A year ago
As long as you dress appropriately. It's good to go
A year ago
There's no particular dress code, business casual works well 👕
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I was a part time employee and didn’t work much but when I did, I always enjoyed being there.
A year ago
Management was caring and would always check in to see how I was doing.
A year ago
staff are very friendly and community is nice👌
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It’s not too difficult, just helping people find their choices and keep the floor tidy
A year ago
The best place I’ve ever worked. The environment was so fun and open.
A year ago
I would have stayed if I didn’t have to move where there was not a FFW.
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How's the management here?
A year ago
I really feel the lack of support from management in my opinion
A year ago
management here is very kind and sweet ♥
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How's the interview process like?
A year ago
They ask about prior experiences and reason to quit
A year ago
Interview with store manager and it's conversational 😊
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