Maurices

Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores

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They offer a supportive community-focused culture with strong leadership approval, though retail hours and competitive compensation remain common hurdles. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, the company operates in the retail clothing and department store industry. They are a large private enterprise with hundreds of stores across the United States and Canada. With thousands of open listings, they are actively hiring across retail, management, and corporate teams.

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About

We admit it — we’re spoiled. We get to wake up each morning and go to the best place to work and shop. A great place to live, great people to work with and a great company with values you can really believe in — it’s really rare in retail. And even more rare to find among a $1 billion company. Those hometown values are still with us and are entwined in our DNA today. PEOPLE FIRST is what we always say, but it’s what we really believe. So our career opportunities are all about fostering and promoting professional plus personal growth of the whole person. What that means is that not only do we promote learning hard and soft skills — there’s an emphasis on well-being. It may seem silly but it’s true: a “better you” means a “better us.” And the best news? We have associates who know how to work smart and have fun. Today we’re 9,000+ strong — a company of passionate, engaged people who value a collaborative culture and are committed to connecting with one another, along with our customers. Our stores are located in hometowns across the U.S. and Canada. And our home office positions are located in Duluth, Minnesota. Nestled in the belly of beautiful Lake Superior, Duluth is home to a vibrant art, restaurant and music scene and an incredible community of people that care. It’s where we opened our very first store and our headquarters are still here — we take pride in our roots, supporting the progress of our town that has supported us for so many years. The aerial lift bridge just across the bay offers breath-taking views that inspire us to be the best we can be out there while remaining grounded in our hometown roots. Loving where you work and the lifestyle that comes with it is key to us. We’re committed to a culture that helps you grow while still feeling at home. So our benefits are dedicated to supporting the total wellness, education, motivation and empowerment of our associates to lead healthy lives both at work and at home.

Founded1931

HeadquartersDuluth, US

IndustryDepartment, Clothing & Shoe Stores

Websitewww.maurices.com

Employees5.7K

Why people join & leave

Why join

Supportive and friendly team cultureStrong leadership and 74% CEO approvalOpportunities for internal promotion in retail managementEmployee discounts and wellness benefits

Why leave

Lower than average retail wagesChallenging weekend, night, and holiday schedulesPerformance and sales pressures from corporate leadershipLimited salary growth potential over time

Company Pulse

In the News

Howie: George Goldfarb will continue to lead day-to-day operations at Maurices, while also chairing the boardhowiehanson.com · Feb 13, 2026

Maurices sets June 27 grand reopening at North Village | Business | newspressnow.comnewspressnow.com · Jun 12, 2026

Top execs at Duluth-based Maurices talk 'special sauce' to reaching 95 years in retail | Local & State News | fox21online.comfox21online.com · May 7, 2026

Maurices celebrates 95th anniversarynorthernnewsnow.com · Apr 2, 2026

Maurice's announces move-in date for North Shoppes location | 680 KFEQ680kfeq.com · Jun 12, 2026

Employee Experience

3.6/5

Career Opportunities

3.2

Compensation & Benefits

3.1

Culture & Values

3.6

Diversity & Inclusion

3.5

Senior Management

3.3

Work-Life Balance

3.6

Quick Take

Strengths

Strong leadership approvalCEO George Goldfarb holds an approval rating of 74%.

Positive workplace cultureCulture and values receive a 72% positive rating from employees.

Watch out

Lagging compensation satisfactionCompensation and benefits rating sits at 62%, with frequent mentions of low wages.

Note

Store footprint consolidationThe company is optimizing its retail presence by relocating and consolidating select mall locations.

Things to consider

Lower compensation levels — Store associates and managers frequently report below-average hourly wages and salary ranges relative to the workload.

Demanding retail schedules — Positions often require working frequent nights, weekends, and holidays typical of the retail sector.

What They Build

Maurices builds and maintains digital commerce platforms, point-of-sale systems, and enterprise retail infrastructure to power hundreds of stores and an omni-channel e-commerce experience. Their engineering focus centers on supply chain visibility, customer identity, and modern digital shopping tools. They leverage hybrid cloud setups and enterprise planning software to support distributed operations.

E-Commerce

Retail Systems

Omnichannel Operations

Identity and Access Management

Cloud Infrastructure

Domains

Frontend

Backend

DevOps

Security

Data & Analytics

Tech Stack

Java

Python

React

SQL

Terraform

Ansible

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle Retail