The Vitamin Shoppe reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,953 total reviews)
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Sharon Leite

64% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

The Vitamin Shoppe has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,953 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Vitamin Shoppe 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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1.0
Apr 27, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Product discount. It used to be a great place to work but since Tom Tolworthy was pushed out by the Bear Stearns hirlings, things went downhill and fast.

Cons

Vitamin Shoppe upper management are not from nutrition-based industries. Many come from Barnes and Noble (Bear Stearns had owned both companies). Vitamin/nutritional supplements selling is very different to bookselling. The company went from strength when it was nutritional based to being just another accountant-run, bottom line focused store. The customers suffer as a result.

4.0
Mar 23, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I love the work environment, very fun and a joy to come into work everyday. It is interesting to be able to learn so many different things about vitamins, sports nutrition, homeopathic remeidies and so much more; you get it from many aspects from customers and research through information sources the company gives you. Not a bad pay and not bad benefits for management. For the most part the company is pretty good about getting the time off you need when you need it. There is always something to do so you are never really board. The company provides workshops for management to help learn and grow which they are fun and very beneficial. The company itself is one of the top companies to work for, they are actually growing in this time of economy loss. Our end of the year numbers as a whole company where positive in gains as a lot of others came up negative and were cutting positions we are actually adding and growing. So if you are looking for a place to learn, grow, and move up in a company I would recommend getting started here! Also love how the company is trying to work towards going green a good plus for their part.

Cons

I do not like how the part time associates don't get enough credit or pay through the company when they do a lot of work too to keep the company a float. Do not really care for one of the methods of recruiting which consists of going to actual employment places and observe and try to get them to come to our company.

4.0
Mar 3, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly low stress level compared to other retailers. Hours are good and there are no mall locations - that means short Sunday hours and no parking hassles. Also, the business is fairly steady through December - so no Christmas rush and NO ridiculous Black Friday hours to contend with. The shifts are consistant. The work oveall can be satisfying as it is nice to help people with thier health and wellness needs. It can broaden your horizons and help you live a healthier lifestyle which is a benefit in itself. Plenty of opportunity to learn about supplements and sports nutrition.

Cons

Shipment can be a daunting task to complete when payroll is limited. Almost no benefits, absolutely no perks. Pay is not at all impressive.

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