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Kate Spade New York

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very different... - Sales Associate Kate Spade New York Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

great discount, and noone really cared what you were doing.

Cons

killed my self esteem, poor management, If you don't look the part you will be reminded on a daily basis. I have never worked for such a critical company. You have to hustle in order to make commission, and the commission structure is so ridiculous. They almost make it impossible for you to make any extra money. Just do not do it! I honestly do not see this company going very far just because the DM and managers are so...i hate to use the word stupid, but it is appropriate. They focus more on appearance than work ethic. I have been in retail for many, many years, and this is the worst company i have worked for. I am extremely driven and hustle like one would not believe. Kate Spade is honestly just a joke.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

I love that company offers wellness days and other benefits to focus on your mental health. I also like how there’s more training outlets for leadership and stylist.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Majority of cross-functional team members are great to work with, toxic behavior is rarely tolerated.

Cons

Back to back deadlines No time for vacations (deadlines also consistently shift, making it difficult to pre-plan vacations that aren't a 3 day weekend) No growth/promotions (even when you've been handling tasks that were your boss's job for 4 years) Underpaid and overworked

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