Crate and Barrel reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,488 total reviews)

Janet Hayes

36% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Crate and Barrel has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,488 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Crate and Barrel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
Mar 11, 2019

Started great, newest CEO not so much

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Pros

Amazing team, great training and support in first few years

Cons

Went thru 4 CEO’s in my time there. It got worse with each one. Focus on training fell year after year. Job became all about getting credit cards. When I started, product training was a big priority. By the time I left, there was almost none, other than a more experienced sales associate giving you a few tips on how to fake it when talking to a customer. All focus was on selling credit cards. They’ll continue to perform well, but not from true customer focus in the stores or appreciating value of employees. It’s all about selling that credit card and in home design services. In recent years, I saw amazing management pushed aside if store wasn’t hitting above and beyond credit card goals, even when it was hitting all other goals.

1.0
Mar 2, 2018
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Pros

There are nice coworkers, a good discount but merch is not always affordable esp furniture, nice merchandise, and nice customers

Cons

It’s all about numbers and how many credit cards you can open. Customer service no longer has the flexibility in doing what is right for your customer. All stores have to look identical regardless if it appeals to customer base. No more individuality for the stores. Staff is not heard. Heavy dictation from corporate. Even customer notice the change in the company and not in a good way. Longevity means nothing here.

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Crate and Barrel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to discuss your experiences. We welcome an opportunity to discuss your experiences with you. Please contact our corporate offices at 847-272-2888 and ask to speak to a member of the Associate Relations team where we can find out more details and follow up with the appropriate senior level management. ​
1.0
Nov 14, 2013

Working at Corporate: TERRIBLE

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Pros

30-40% Discount, Beautiful Building, Fitness Center and Cafeteria in the building, generally a 9-5

Cons

Horrible decision making, terrible leadership, ATROCIOUS pay (20-30% BELOW industry average), morale is the worst of any job I have ever had, flat hierarchy with NO room for advancement. I work at corporate and am so unhappy. If you are looking to work at corporate DO NOT TAKE A POSITION HERE!! It's nothing like the stores! It's a great brand but you will be miserable if you work here.

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