Bloomingdale's

1860-1879
A Store Is Born

To think it all started with a 19th century fad - the hoop skirt. That was the first item that Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale carried in their Ladies' Notions Shop in New York's Lower East Side. In the late 1800's, most fashion retailers specialized in just one type of garment. Not the brothers Bloomingdale - their East Side Bazaar, opened in 1872, sold a wide variety of European fashions. It was the beginning of what would become a "Department Store".

1880-1929
Moving Up In The World

In 1886 came the visionary move uptown to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. The store expanded steadily and by the 1920's, Bloomingdale's converted an entire city block.

1900-1910
Read All About It

Flexing his marketing muscle, Lyman created splashy ad campaigns to bring people in the door. People started seeing the "All Cars Transfer to Bloomingdale's" slogan everywhere - on billboards, delivery wagons, and even ladies' beach umbrellas.

1940's
Lights - Camera - Action!

Print ads couldn't say it all. The store had to be experienced. So Bloomingdale's became the stage for gala events and fashion shows, including "Woman Of The Year, 1947." With music, lighting and sophistication, it was retailing as theater.

1960's
It's In The Bag

It's not just what you buy - it's what you take it home in, too. We've always looked for new ways to be creative. In 1961, the Bloomingdale's team came up with the first designer shopping bags. Since then, many have become collector's items.

1970's
Not A Store, But A Destination

By the 70's, everyone was stopping by 59th Street and Lexington Avenue for a look - including Queen Elizabeth. People came to see and to be seen. Once there, they were dazzled by the cutting-edge fashion of designers like Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and Norma Kamali, who got their first truly big opportunities at Bloomingdale's.

2000
Looking Forward

Bloomingdale's is committed to once again lead the way with exclusive merchandise, customized services, and alternative shopping venues. Carrying on the Bloomingdale's brothers' dream, we're always finding ways to set our stores apart. That's both the legacy and the promise of Bloomingdale's.

PRIDE IN YOUR WORK
Passion and a commitment to excellence fuel everything we do.

TEAMS WIN
Be a part of a vibrant, diverse, collaborative team.

WE GIVE BACK
Volunteering and charitable initiatives make our community a better place.

ONGOING EDUCATION
Training and courses provide the tools and know-how to further your development.

ABILITY TO GROW
We invest in our people, appreciating effort and recognizing results.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE
We value your time on and off the clock, providing a family-friendly environment.

AMAZING DISCOUNTS
The styles you want, with a discount you’ll love.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
Select the store shifts that fit your needs.

100% BLOOMINGDALE’S
Collaborate with the best designers in the world on Bloomingdale’s exclusives.

Why work at Bloomingdale’s? What makes us the best employer in retail?

Is it the discount? The flexible schedule? The great benefits, pay and perks? The fact that we’re often the place for celebrity appearances and designer launches?

It’s all of those things, yes. But it’s also something more - an energy you feel when you walk in the door. A connection and a sense that exciting things are happening, whether it’s in our stores or corporate offices.

From part-time sales associates to corporate executives, people tell us that working here is different. That they’ve made friends and built relationships that make coming to work even more rewarding. That they feel part of a team. That what we have at Bloomingdale’s is special.

We’re looking for leaders that will help shape our future. If you’re ready to find your passion, end your search here.

Flex your work schedule to fit your life
You’ve got a lot going on - we understand. Our flexible scheduling helps you maintain the work-life balance you need.

Get your work schedule way in advance
No more uncertainty from week to week. You’ll always get your schedule more than a week in advance.

Enjoy some awesome employee discounts
Love where you shop, love where you work! Your wallet will appreciate the employee discount that comes along with your job. With it, you can get serious discounts on all of the latest fashion trends your heart desires.

Receive on-the-job training
We ensure you’re properly trained to excel in your roles and bring our brand to life. Our on-the-job training program is supportive and comprehensive. We believe in building leaders.

Grow & advance as a part of our team
Career development is a central part of who we are. If you’re as committed to us as we are to you, there’s lots of room to grow no matter your career path.

Workplace diversity is more than an initiative to us. We’re committed to encouraging an inclusive environment by celebrating the individuality of our associates and our customers. We embrace diversity in thought, openness and background. Simply put, inclusion equals innovation and makes us “like no other.” Not only is this the culture of our organization, it’s how we embrace our customers.

Bloomingdale’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is reflected in our values.

-Build meaningful relationships with our customers, our partners and each other.

-Attract passionate, curious leaders who respect diversity of background, thought and opinion.

-Engage the communities we serve. What’s important to our customer is important to us.

-Employee Resource Groups empower a community whose collective understanding and commitment supports a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Giving back to our communities is always in fashion. Through associate giving and our employee volunteer programs we support causes including Bag Hunger, United Way, American Cancer Society, City Meals on Wheels, God’s Love We Deliver, Mentoring USA and Ronald McDonald House.

Community involvement is important to us, and we’ll continue to “b.involved.”