Does Earthbound Trading pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Earthbound Trading employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Earthbound Trading. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Earthbound Trading?

43% of Earthbound Trading employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Earthbound Trading 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Earthbound Trading?

Key Holder (79) , Store Manager (66) , Sales Associate (62) , Keyholder (38) , Assistant Manager (31) , Retail Sales Associate (19) , Assistant Store Manager (13) , Sales Associate/Key Holder (13) , First Assistant Manager (9) , Manager (6) , Sales Associate/Keyholder (5) , ASM- Assistant Store Manager (4) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Sales Associate/Cashier (4) , Seasonal Sales Associate (3)

What are the pros of working at Earthbound Trading according to real employee reviews?

"workers were likeminded and mostly great people" ((in 25 reviews)); "Coworkers were great." ((in 17 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "Me team is also amazing and not at all what I expect for a retail of this caliber." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great environment to work in" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Earthbound Trading according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and the daily sales goals are often higher than they should be." ((in 70 reviews)); "Upper management was terrible!" ((in 31 reviews)); "Managers and Assistant Managers have to work 8hrs Friday and Saturday." ((in 28 reviews)); "I had 3 different store managers in the span of a year and a half, and 3 different district managers and 3 different regional managers within my 3+ years of working there." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and rude guests" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Earthbound Trading layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Earthbound Trading layoffs and their outlook for job security at Earthbound Trading in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Earthbound Trading locations?

Grapevine , Dallas , Saint Louis , New Orleans , Seattle , Douglasville , Savannah , Madison , Omaha , Arlington , San Antonio , Waco , Myrtle Beach , Tuscaloosa , Gurnee , Springfield , Eau Claire , Oklahoma City , Bowling Green , Louisville , Concord , Fort Worth , Mankato , Fayetteville , Knoxville , Greenwood , Indianapolis , North Olmsted , Boulder , Vancouver

Earthbound Trading reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(486 total reviews)

Suzana Gordon

42% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (486 reviews)

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Earthbound Trading has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 486 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Earthbound Trading employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

486 reviews

5.0

Mar 15, 2026

Enjoyed my time

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful team environment to work in.

Cons

The store is in the mall so there are the drawbacks of that.

Earthbound Trading Response

1mo

Thank you for your feedback! We wish you the best on your future endeavors.

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

Good place for part time!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent management, corporate/IT is very responsive to questions

Cons

"Full time" positions (like Manager or ASM) have rigid hour requirements, but also guarantees consistent pay

Earthbound Trading Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our management team and corporate support.

5.0

Jan 6, 2025

Great Place to Work

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great product - 50% discount - Ability to make monthly bonuses - awesome location

Cons

- hard to keep tourist locations staffed because pay cannot match cost of living in those areas - small store in an old building - easy to become overworked

Earthbound Trading Response

1y

We’re glad you enjoy our merchandise. Your input helps us improve, We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thank you for your feedback!

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