Would recommend if you love shoes, would not if you can't handle pressure. - Retail Sales Associate Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Staff discount Fun environment and great colleagues you can banter with Walkie talkies for easy communication amongst team members Managers to guide you and to handle difficult situations (depending on where you are honestly.) Overtime pay, double pay on holidays You can go into the staff room/pantry to take a breather whenever you need. You can stream your own music.

Cons

Poor shift/time management at times, breaks can get delayed because a team member wasn't back from theirs Yelled at constantly by the FM even for the smallest mistakes, and was treated with crude and snide behaviour which was very unnecessary. A manager shouldn't have to yell/be sarcastic/drive their subordinates to the point of tears to get their point across You can get quite overwhelmed when working during rush hour/holiday season, especially if you lack the experience. Some teammates can be quite snide to each other especially with newcomers who are clueless/ aren't familiar with the SOP.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work with the best management could ask for.

Cons

Hours slow during non peak season

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working here puts you right at the center of sneaker, fashion, and youth culture. You get exposure to massive global vendor partnerships (Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma) and high-scale enterprise operations that look great on a resume. Solid corporate benefits package including a competitive 401(k) match, health/wellness accounts, and performance-based bonuses or RSUs at leadership levels. Excellent product perks, including an employee discount across all banners (Foot Locker, Champs, Kids Foot Locker). The corporate dress code is casual and sneaker-friendly. Internal Mobility: Because of the massive global corporate footprint, there are clear paths to transition across different departments (Marketing, Supply Chain, Tech, Finance, Merchandising) along with tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Cons

In efforts to streamline costs, optimize the store fleet, and fund digital growth, the company has historically undergone structural realignments, corporate relocations, or localized layoffs, which can impact team morale and workload distribution.

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