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[EpcotMatt2]

On the papers that we had to sign as managers there was a projected 7.6 weeks on our sheets. That would put us at the same time around 6/22.

 

[Mickey&Donald]

We have been given a projected close day of June 22. Have you heard anything about CMs coming in to sign more papers? It's suppose to be some confidentially thing...

Our liquidation guy will be at our store either tomorrow or Wednesday -- I really hope he'll have a projected closing day for us at that point. I really, really want to see if I can manage a weekend in Orlando just to be able to use my Silver Pass at least once!

 

[Tinkangel]

At my local DS this past weekend (one that isn't closing), there was someone checking out in front of me. This person started screaming at the CM ringing them out, wanting to know why they wouldn't "price match" another store in the area that IS closing! After reading sooo many CM posts here, I had to speak up and ask this guest if they were "for real", and mentioned that it's mentality like that, that is the cause of some of the stores to be closing to begin with!

Best wishes to all CM's in closing stores, and just know that there are guests out there supporting you.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

At my local DS this past weekend (one that isn't closing), there was someone checking out in front of me. This person started screaming at the CM ringing them out, wanting to know why they wouldn't "price match" another store in the area that IS closing! After reading sooo many CM posts here, I had to speak up and ask this guest if they were "for real", and mentioned that it's mentality like that, that is the cause of some of the stores to be closing to begin with!

Best wishes to all CM's in closing stores, and just know that there are guests out there supporting you.

What did the guest say when you said that?

Thank you for sticking up for all of us, regardless of the store status.

 

[WI WDWGIRL]

On the papers that we had to sign as managers there was a projected 7.6 weeks on our sheets. That would put us at the same time around 6/22.

Now we were told that we are going to start receiving product from other stores that are closing early. We were also told that Hoop never paid their taxes to our city, so the mayor is getting his lawyers involved. This does not look good for us trying to fight the closing....

 

[mickeymark34]

Thats real responsible of a million dollar company.

 

[CharacterFan]

Now we were told that we are going to start receiving product from other stores that are closing early. We were also told that Hoop never paid their taxes to our city, so the mayor is getting his lawyers involved. This does not look good for us trying to fight the closing....

I worked for a scrapbook store and when they were closing all of our stores they didn't pay the rent so that the realitors would work harder on getting it filled and they could get out of their lease. They may have been trying to do something like that.

 

[MrsJ Henry]

Does anyone know what stores in NY state will be closing?

 

[remain seated please]

This does not look good for us trying to fight the closing....

Just curious. Could you share what you are doing to fight the closing of your Disney Store?

 

[Mickey&Donald]

Does anyone know what stores in NY state will be closing?

The complete list, divided by state, is further up in this thread.

 

[Mickey&Donald]

Just curious. Could you share what you are doing to fight the closing of your Disney Store?

I'd love to know this too. As far as I know, there's nothing that can be done at this point. We're kicking serious liquidation booty (our store has consistently been in the top 10 of all closing stores in sales) and sadly, we're still closing. Post Street in San Francisco is pulling some insane numbers (they did $100,000+ this week) and they're still closing.

I'm just curious what you guys think you can honestly do to change anything, other than going out with a bang..

 

[remain seated please]

I'd love to know this too. As far as I know, there's nothing that can be done at this point. We're kicking serious liquidation booty (our store has consistently been in the top 10 of all closing stores in sales) and sadly, we're still closing. Post Street in San Francisco is pulling some insane numbers (they did $100,000+ this week) and they're still closing.

I'm just curious what you guys think you can honestly do to change anything, other than going out with a bang..

I was at the Post St. store over the weekend. It was very busy. Mostly tourists but liquidation is liquidation. They were buying. I was an ASM at Post St. before I took over Pier 39 (DS302). Post was once a jewel in the DS crown. It is sad. No, it's a shame to see what that store has been reduced to over the years. Even before TCP took them over, Disney took out the gallery and I believe the store lost all its appeal with the locals. It has been a 10,000 square foot clearance rack ever since.

With the closure of Post and Stonestown, there will no longer be a Disney Store in San Francisco. Leaving such a major U.S. city without a single Disney Store strengthens my opinion that this is just the beginning of the end for the entire chain. I know that a few people here like to complain when I say this and call me bitter, unhappy and other things.

I'm sorry to burst those people's bubbles. But over the years, I have been correct where TDS is concerned. I pointed out on these boards in 2004 how the TCP deal would turn out to be a disaster. Not because of TCP, but because the Disney Store had run it's course. The most obvious sign was when TDS went from 730 stores to around 300 in just a few years.

Unfortunately there is not a single thing that anyone can do to keep their stores open. It just paints a picture of denial that is sad to say the least. I hope those people will be able to move on when thier stores are gone. And I hope those who's stores remain open will learn a lesson from these boards for when when the time comes for your stores to close.

 

[dis24242]

I'd love to know this too. As far as I know, there's nothing that can be done at this point. We're kicking serious liquidation booty (our store has consistently been in the top 10 of all closing stores in sales) and sadly, we're still closing. Post Street in San Francisco is pulling some insane numbers (they did $100,000+ this week) and they're still closing.

I'm just curious what you guys think you can honestly do to change anything, other than going out with a bang..

Early on, when our store learned we were closing, we wrote letters to James Kapenstien and Andy Mooney. We sent them overnight registered mail. We detailed our accomplishment and history. I was called by an assistant to Andy Mooney to say "they received the letter and would take it under advisment". Ah, we're still closing, maybe done this week-end.

I agree with PRSeated... TDS is not Disney's strong suit. There are many factors that will, I beleive, lead to the complete shut down of the stores.

The past 15 years have been quite a roller coaster ride!

I read on another board that some stores are having difficulty enforcing the "Disney Look Standard". Not all managers embrace the standard. I wonder if the weeding out process is now at management level? Followed by cast level?

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I read on another board that some stores are having difficulty enforcing the "Disney Look Standard". Not all managers embrace the standard. I wonder if the weeding out process is now at management level? Followed by cast level?

It's interesting to hear that because I know at my store, our Disney-Look Standards never changed even when we were TCP. Since we never really swayed from the standards, it isn't hard at all to go back to Disney Standards.

 

[dis24242]

I know at my store, our Disney-Look Standards never changed even when we were TCP. Since we never really swayed from the standards, it isn't hard at all to go back to Disney Standards.

I'm thinkin' that's because you're still Disney. The stores built during TCP days might have the biggest problem. They don't have the standard to GO BACK TO. They never knew the standard in the first place.

Ok, so why the difference. Remember when you hired in? You, like everyone else, wanted to work at TDS because IT WAS DISNEY !! It was a passion. I think some of TCP employees work at TDS 'cause IT"S A JOB. It's not a passion. Remember how it was? I bet you were so happy when you hired in !!!

ok, I'm off my soap box now.

I gotta say, TCP employees at my store, even though we're closing, are as good as any cast we've ever had. They ARE Disney and they are great. I'll miss 'em all.

 

[ranidayz]

I was in my wonderful store today - you all know which one -- where the CMs are wonderful and wonderful to me besides. Anyway, I met the liquid. guy - who was very NOT Disney (I didn't know that he really didn't work for Disney) and made things very clinical. I was also majorly horrified to see family after family allowing their children to make a "PLUSH PIT" in the back with all the plush from the shelves on the floor. I made comment after comment back in the "PIT" and up at the register and frankly, the comments didn't even break skin with these people. Absolutely so disrespectful - and I said so -- after all, I'm not a Disney CM -- I just wish I played one on TV!

All the best wished to all the CMs going through this -- especially mine!

 

[mickeymark34]

Remain Seated Please.....I have to ask one question. Did you get fired from your job at The Disney Store? You remind me of Mrs. Carmody in the movie "The Mist".

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I'm thinkin' that's because you're still Disney. The stores built during TCP days might have the biggest problem. They don't have the standard to GO BACK TO. They never knew the standard in the first place.

Ok, so why the difference. Remember when you hired in? You, like everyone else, wanted to work at TDS because IT WAS DISNEY !! It was a passion. I think some of TCP employees work at TDS 'cause IT"S A JOB. It's not a passion. Remember how it was? I bet you were so happy when you hired in !!!

ok, I'm off my soap box now.

I gotta say, TCP employees at my store, even though we're closing, are as good as any cast we've ever had. They ARE Disney and they are great. I'll miss 'em all.

I guess I have been blessed with a wonderful cast and management team. I see where you are coming from though.

Good luck to you and your cast! May you all continue to remain friends, wherever you may be...

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Remain Seated Please.....I have to ask one question. Did you get fired from your job at The Disney Store? You remind me of Mrs. Carmody in the movie "The Mist".

Saw the movie, didn't like it at all...actually had nightmares about the ending of it for days!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

There is truth to the rumor that stores that are not selling much will be closed early and the inventory sent out to other liquidating stores. The date I heard was June 7.