David's Bridal reviews

Over the years, the leadership of the Company eroded significantly, mainly due to a megalomaniac of a CEO, who would only hire and/or promote executives who would not challenge him.

The store is run like a sorority--if you in the 'in clique' your life is made! If the D.M. who hired you leaves and the new one doesn't like you for WHATEVER reason you'll need to find another job-- FAST! Lots and lots of customer issues/complaints with the 'All Sales are Final' policy and the human errors connected with ordering merchandise/dresses for the weddings. Stressed out customers who want a perfect wedding and view everything as life altering when it is just a dress for a party. No perspective on life as a whole and what really is a crisis---difficult customers!! Brides have unrealistic expectations---they want a 'platinum wedding' but do not have the finances and are dis-satisfied settling for what they can afford. The most stressful management job I've EVER had in over 25 years of retail management and this includes working in a corporate office. You and your associates are not able to take lunch or breaks when the store is busy---if you get walk-ins without an appointment you have to take them! California had legal issues with the Co. and those associates get lunch/breaks and unless your state has a law-suit with David's your consultants will work 8-10 hours without a lunch or break if the store is busy. (not good business and it is against the law and the company looks the other way every year during 'bridal Christmas' in Jan. thru March.) Really heartless, downright nasty women D.M.'s and regional V.P.'s---they only care about numbers and sales. People are viewed as highly replaceable and not valued. No work/life balance. If a manager quits and you are the one left in the store, expect to work their hours as well as your own---double shifts and no days off for what can be MONTHS! (Only 2 salaried managers in most stores) Very poor training for management and associates.