Planet X Job Cuts

[uphillstruggler]

What 'these businesses' are those? All businesses, businesses that have merged, badly run businesses, businesses that discount?

I'm talking about businesses, large or small that cull staff at the drop of a hat. The boss must have seen it coming. My overriding concern was for the staff being laid off

 

[Smokin Joe]

I'm talking about businesses, large or small that cull staff at the drop of a hat. The boss must have seen it coming. My overriding concern was for the staff being laid off

On a pragmatic level, wages are a businesses biggest outlay. If trade drops it makes sense to get rid of staff you don't need.

Better to lose your job before Christmas than it is afterwards when you're wondering how the hell do you pay off the credit cards you've maxed out on it.

 

[cyberknight]

According to Road.cc they are bringing in agency staff to replace those made redundant.
I did notice their Barnsley store has closed with a sign saying for refurbishment but there wasn't much of that going on, it looks like it's permanently closed

I hope the original staff are in a decent union, mine would be all over this like a ton of bricks, in fact they would probably get the community officers to drum up support, whod ya thunk got sports direct exposed, shamed and working practices changed .

EDIT
sent a email to the regional community co-coordinator.

 

[bondirob]

I hope the original staff are in a decent union, mine would be all over this like a ton of bricks, in fact they would probably get the community officers to drum up support, whod ya thunk got sports direct exposed, shamed and working practices changed .

EDIT
sent a email to the regional community co-coordinator.

Hope that union isn't Unite

 

[the_mikey]

I realise there are tough economic conditions right now but aside from that, I feel somehow Planet X had jumped the shark years ago. If you asked me in 2011 what I thought of Planet X as a brand I think I'd give a more positive response than I would in 2014, and it hasn't really improved since.

 

[screenman]

I'm talking about businesses, large or small that cull staff at the drop of a hat. The boss must have seen it coming. My overriding concern was for the staff being laid off

They made a loss last year I think I read here, so yes he may have known that changes were happening and hung on as long as possible without cutting the staff.

I never did expect my bosses when I had a job to look after me, that was my job.

 

[Lozz360]

I look at their clothing page every day. Their merino wool jerseys have shot up about 50% in price in the last few days. This http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLVINRTMJSS/viner-retro-short-sleeve-merino-jersey-made-by-soigneur-nz has gone from £89 to £159!


Are they trying to draw in a much money as possible before they go under? I have an account with them which has 40 quid in. Not a great amount but i think i'd better order something or ask for a refund, before it goes to any creditors.

Compulsory redundancy is clearly bad news for most of those involved. However, it doesn't always mean that a business is about to go under. Many PLCs will see their shares rise considerably following an announcement to cut the workforce. Its often business's that avoid making difficult decisions that end up going to the wall.

 

[Cycleops]

A job for life is no longer a reality. it's a fast changing world and you have to try to look ahead. Look at how the high street has changed. The companies that have gone online sometimes struggle too. There's very little brand loyalty, all customers want are low prices and quick delivery.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I received an e mail from PX today, regarding my request for them to refund the £40 i have in my account. It went......



Hi,

Thanks for your email.

Do you have anything that links to your account that the 40.00GBP is issued to?

Any sales order numbers? an email addres? (tried this one but couldnt find an account with the credit on).

Thanks,



I've sent the order numbers of 3 invoices off. I hope they can trace it. I wish now i'd taken the money to bank account refund when they agreed to it the other month, instead of leaving it in an account they have no trace of.

 

[ianrauk]

There's quite a lot of stuff about it on STW: I've no personal experience with the frames but it seems their attitude to warranty problems is dreadful.

Well. That will teach me to dither dather. The frame was originally £987. It was that price for a couple of months at least. Checked today and it has gone up by over £300. That's just ridiculous.

Oh well.. back to looking at the Condor Fratello frame.

 

[Banjo]

Companies with a reputation for looking after their customers will weather the storm better than those who habitually pi££ people off.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

used to see lots of planet x bikes on the club run (a now-defunct lbs used to sell them), just a few of the carbon fibre ones now. one former owner told me his alu planet x bike had split at the head tube…

 

[mythste]

It's horrifying and hilarious that they're now selling "build your own" bike kits.

There must be a load of ex-mechanics shaking their heads somewhere!

 

[Smokin Joe]

It's horrifying and hilarious that they're now selling "build your own" bike kits.

There must be a load of ex-mechanics shaking their heads somewhere!

I thought that was a good idea. Many of us are capable of putting a bike together and would be happy to save a bit of wedge for doing it.

 

[screenman]

Companies with a reputation for looking after their customers will weather the storm better than those who habitually pi££ people off.

Maybe, but those making money will do even better.