Vitacost reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)

Brian Helman

49% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Vitacost has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 171 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Vitacost employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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171 reviews
4.0
Jan 7, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The new management team has dramatically improved the working environment. I have been an employee for over 2 years, and the positive changes that have been made since the acquisition by Kroger, the removal of the former CEO, and and the new management team have been noted and appreciated by the associates at HQ. it feels like a brand new company, with a lot of growth opportunities in the future. The CEO mentioned below ( Jeff Horowitz ) is no longer the CEO, and this has been a very positive development both in the working environment and the growth prospects.

Cons

The headquarters team is very lean, and will need to beef up if they want to achieve the results they talk about

4.0
Dec 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Medium size company backed by large multi-billion dollar corporation.People take pride in roles. There is opportunity for growth if you work hard and are self motivated. Employees treat each other with respect and collaboration. The work is fulfilling, and the company is growing at rapid rates far above any other company in this economy. Really smart people who are extremely helpful in building greatness together, all out for the same goal… More aligned than any other company I have ever worked for. Senior leadership is smart, motivating,upbeat and supportive. The leadership treats you like people, not like "staff"--- People are 'KIND' to one another, and extremely helpful

Cons

There are still some people at this company that are not here for the right reasons, or are burnt out from previous leadership, and not happy. Those people should look at the positive side of things, or should look for other opportunities and not try to bring others down.(change the people or change the people) Its not the prettiest work space, and the lack of space can feel confining. The open work space is not for everyone. The biggest issue I can see is that people that move on from here feel the need to take to glass door to complain, they were unable to bring their negative mentality to "take down" the company while they were here, so they lash out once they leave, or were let go for poor performance. Not everyone will be a good fit within a role, to come to glass door and complain once you've left speaks more about the past employee that left than the company itself. Overall this place is a great place to work.-- Biggest Con… That Glassdoor even exists.-- The negative people on here are PURE sour grapes, and this site shouldn't influence others from joining such an innovative, upbeat and fun company. I have been with the company over 5 years, and have had ups and downs like every other company-- this company's work life balance is second to no other retailer, or commerce company.and the atmosphere gets better with every single day!--

2.0
Dec 6, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a great place for starting a career if you have no previous office experience. Gets you hands on all aspects of the business.

Cons

They play favorites and when do not hold their employees accountable for meeting deadlines. If you already have an established career, this is probably not the best fit for you. Limited ability for career growth.

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