Coldwater Creek is a specialty direct mail retailer of apparel, gifts and jewelry. read more
Coldwater Creek Company Culture
Coldwater Creek Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Coldwater Creek's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
BPerks & Benefits
C-Environment
DMeetings
DCompensation
DColdwater Creek CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Walde
30 /100
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Diversity at Coldwater Creek
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Coldwater Creek
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F
Women at Coldwater Creek have rated Team, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Coldwater Creek eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-57
Coldwater Creek employees are -57% more likely to recommend Coldwater Creek as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at Coldwater Creek
Working at Coldwater Creek is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Coldwater Creek employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Coldwater Creek’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Coeur D Alene, ID. See below in detail how working at Coldwater Creek was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Coldwater Creek
F
Overall Company Culture at Coldwater Creek is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Coldwater Creek ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterColdwater Creek Employee Reviews
Out of 29 Coldwater Creek employee reviews, 23% were positive. The remaining 77% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Coldwater Creek improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 23% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 77% |
Positive Reviews From Coldwater Creek Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Their Committment to the brand.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Open to change and new ideas.
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a sinking ship already when I was hired, so any warm bodies that applied got good treatment during the interview process
Constructive Feedback From Coldwater Creek Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leading. There is no leadership at Coldwater Creek, only toxic micromanaging and churning through talent.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Coldwater Creek brand was restarted with the same retail practices that drove it into the ground in the first place. The demographic was all wrong. Cheaply made imported clothing at high costs with poor fulfillment isn't working the customers of today.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Along with compensation, to be treated fairly, with honesty and respect would also be appreciated.
Coldwater Creek Company Information
Coldwater Creek Company Overview
Coldwater Creek is a specialty direct mail retailer of apparel, gifts and jewelry.
| Headquarter | ONE COLDWATER CREEK DRIVE Sandpoint, ID United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coldwatercreek.com |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Company Status | Private |
Coldwater Creek Competitors
Coldwater Creek competitors include Talbots, New York & Company, and Ascena Retail Group. Coldwater Creek ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Coldwater Creek compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Coldwater Creek Employees
9 employees at Coldwater Creek have reviewed Coldwater Creek across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 Coldwater Creek employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Coldwater Creek are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Coldwater Creek, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Coldwater Creek are not very pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Coldwater Creek are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Coldwater Creek believe the environment at Coldwater Creek is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Coldwater Creek is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Coldwater Creek work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Coldwater Creek are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Coldwater Creek - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Coeur D Alene, ID about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Coeur D Alene, ID employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 64% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Coldwater Creek KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Coldwater Creek's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Coldwater Creek employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Coldwater Creek CEO & Leadership
Coldwater Creek CEO - David Walde
30 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Coeur D Alene, ID. David Walde’s employees rank Coldwater Creek in the Top 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 20% for Environment. When compared to Coldwater Creek’s competitors, David Walde ranks below both Ascena Retail Group CEO David Jaffe and New York & Company CEO Gregory Scott.
Coldwater Creek Leadership
The Coldwater Creek Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO David Walde, Chief Operations Officer - SVP Mark Holmes, and CFO David Randall
David Walde CEO / President
David Walde serves as the CEO / President of Coldwater Creek.
Mark Holmes Chief Operations Officer - SVP
Mark Holmes serves as the Chief Operations Officer - SVP for Coldwater Creek. Mark started at Coldwater Creek in March... read more
David Randall CFO
David Randall serves as the CFO for CWC. David started at CWC in December of . David is based in the Greater Atlanta... read more
Ed Ralbovsky Director IT Enterprise Architecture
Ed Ralbovsky serves as the Director IT Enterprise Architecture for Coldwater Creek. Ed started at Coldwater Creek in... read more
Jerome Jessup EVP creative director
Jerome Jessup serves as the EVP creative director for Coldwater Creek. Jerome started at Coldwater Creek in December of... read more
Margaret Reilly SVP Inventory Planning & Allocation
Margaret Reilly serves as the SVP Inventory Planning & Allocation for Coldwater Creek. Margaret started at Coldwater... read more
Joe Gravitt vp retail
Joe Gravitt serves as the vp retail for Coldwater Creek. Joe started at Coldwater Creek in December of . Joe is based in... read more
Colleen Lewis SVP Retail
Colleen Lewis serves as the SVP Retail for Coldwater Creek. Colleen started at Coldwater Creek in July of 2017. Colleen... read more
Coldwater Creek Salaries
How much does Coldwater Creek pay?
How much do people at Coldwater Creek get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Coldwater Creek is $111,842, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,743, or $54 per hour.
At Coldwater Creek, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $222,063 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,523 annually. Average Coldwater Creek salaries by department include: Engineering at $130,293, Finance at $77,779, Customer Support at $61,298, and HR at $110,427. Half of Coldwater Creek salaries are above $112,743.
7 employees at Coldwater Creek rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Coldwater Creek rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $208k | $208k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $268k | $268k | 100th Percentile |
$111,842*
Average Compensation
$112,743*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Coldwater Creek Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Coldwater Creek
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Coldwater Creek across various culture dimensions.
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Coldwater Creek Perks & Benefits
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Coldwater Creek PTO
Coldwater Creek's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Coldwater Creek's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Coldwater Creek
What is Coldwater Creek address?
Coldwater Creek location is at ONE COLDWATER CREEK DRIVE
Who is the CEO of Coldwater Creek?
Coldwater Creek CEO is David Walde, their score by employees is 30
What is Coldwater Creek eNPS?
The eNPS for Coldwater Creek is -57
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Coldwater Creek?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 114k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Coldwater Creek?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Coldwater Creek is 61k
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