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Worst Experience Ever - Store Manager Kate Spade New York Employee Review

1.0
Feb 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Employee Discount Program Health Benefits not too much that I can say are Pro's at this point & I am a store manager supposed to be able to say nothing but the best.

Cons

Senior Level management is the worst. they say that they promote from within yet don't even ask or notify current employees of new open positions, rather hire GM's over SM's and basically demote those who have done the most for the company. the DM's promote insubordinate behavior between an ASM and SM due to the very cliquish culture. Always harping on conversions yet have a 20% goal when all other retailers are at 15% or less and senior management are always complaining when they are not the ones that have to be on the front lines.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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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

The only con I would say is having an extra layer up for mental health insurance for stylist

3.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really fun products, customers are friendly.

Cons

Discount is similar to customer price. They keep everyone part time to avoid paying benefits. Required to harass every customer. Lack of management or support. No employee handbook.

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