The 10 Best Fashion Retailers To Work For

Company rating: 3.4

Pro: “Flexible hours, good pay, opportunity for getting a raise, rewards program, flexible hours, discounts at Gap, Gap Outlet, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.” – The Gap Sales Associate

Con: “Many employees don't work at a rapid fire pace like we need to and it leaves a lot on the shoulders of those who do.” – The Gap Sales Associate (Bloomington, Ill.)

Company rating: 3.5

Pro: “Really great company to work for, upper management keeps close ties with the stores to make sure they are successful and that they are being honest with their work ethics. Great management, great atmosphere, and really nice people in general.” – Francesca’s Collections Boutique Key Holder (Chicago)

Con: “The employee discount could be better, considering we always have a rack of clothes (clothes that are the last one) that are 30/40% off.” – Francesca’s Collections Boutique Associate (Lone Tree, Colo.)

Company rating: 3.5

Pro: “Working at Nordstrom is a good place for money hungry sales people. It's commission based (no hourly) so sky’s the limit with income. Customers are nice.” – Nordstrom Sales Person (Los Angeles)

Con: “LONG hours including late nights and weekends. I have 1 day off in the next 10 days and close every night.” – Nordstrom Sales Person

Company rating: 3.6

Pro: “Co-workers, management, customers were great. You really learn to care about the client. And of course, half-off merchandise.” – Brooks Brothers Sales Associate (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Con: “Clothing is predictable, not a lot of new product knowledge required. Team is competitive and fake. Management does not care about personal or professional development, only sales.” – Brooks Brothers Sales Associate (New York, N.Y.)

Company rating: 3.6

Pro: “Great people, great values, great products and training. LOTS of free products for employees. Like thousands of dollars worth of free products per employee.” – Sephora Sales Associate (Boulder, Colo.)

Con: “Low pay in comparison to rest of department stores. There will never be one consistent schedule.” – Sephora Makeup Artist (Costa Mesa, Calif.)

Company rating: 3.7

Pro: “Team-based, salary and commission, room for promotion, very educational, treat employees well, relies on a lot of latest technology.” – Burberry Sales Associate (Santa Monica, Calif.)

Con: “You have to to be prepared to work some serious hours, an average of between 9-12 every day.” – Burberry Employee (London, England)

Company rating: 3.7

Pro: “Clothing discount! 50% off sale items and 30% off regular priced.” – J.Crew Employee

Con: “Dress code is ridiculously expensive to follow! You don't have to wear their clothes but to keep up with their dress code that changes every three months is really hard.” – J.Crew Sales Associate (Chesterfield, Mo.)

Company rating: 3.7

Pro: “TONS of room for advancement, upper management is very approachable, most staff seemed happy with their positions which contributed to everyone pulling their weight, lots of teamwork, lots of creative freedom regarding merchandising (depending on your location/department), very accommodating to time off requests.” – Nordstrom Rack Retail Associate (Willow Grove, Penn.)

Con: “They constantly change your schedule without telling you. A lot of pressure to open up accounts and get a customer's email. Very awkward hours that makes it hard to plan ahead and have a personal life.” – Nordstrom Rack Customer Service Representative (Woodland Hills, Calif.)

Company rating: 3.9

Pro: “Excellent pay, great chance for advancement. Employee recognition programs. Employee feedback programs. Upper management really cares about the employees. Great work/life balance. Customers are fun to wait on.” – L.L. Bean Retail Store Sales Representative (Freeport, Maine)

Con: “There is NO room for growth from a part-time sales position. I met people who had been there for years and and barely gotten a raise let alone a promotion. While I was there, they hired several managers from outside the company instead of hiring from within.” – L.L. Bean Seasonal Sales Representative (Tysons Corner, Va.)

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