Macy’s To Close 45 Stores In 2021, Including Chicago Flagship
Macy’s is closing 45 of its stores this year, including its Water Tower store on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, as part of a previously announced initiative.
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Le Creuset Brings The Cosmos Home With New Color
Le Creuset is bringing an out-of-this-world experience to the kitchen and dining room table with the launch of its newest color, Cosmos.
Macy’s Forecasts Challenging Q1 Results
As it adapts to the coronavirus-impacted retail environment, Macy’s has provided preliminary sales and operating results estimates for the 2020 first quarter, which include significantly reduced sales, but also some good news from reopened stores.
Macy’s Closing Stores Through March 31
As retail reacts to the coronavirus, Macy’s will temporarily close all stores by end of business on March 17 with stores remaining closed through March 31.
Macy’s Reorganizes With Store Closings, Headquarters Consolidation
Macy’s is undergoing a substantial business reorganization, including closing 125 locations and developing non-department store formats, accelerating digital growth, enhancing its loyalty program and consolidating headquarters and management staff.
Macy’s Hiring For The Holidays
Macy’s plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal colleagues for positions at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers and distribution and fulfillment centers for the 2019 holiday season.
Report: Bloomingdale’s Testing Major Appliances In NYC Store
Bloomingdale’s has long offered its customers a broad selection of housewares. Now, the upscale department store is adding major appliances to its mix.
Coravin Releases Model Eleven Connected Wine System
Coravin is now shipping its Bluetooth-enabled Model Eleven wine preservation system. The new system is integrated with Coravin Moments, the company’s app.
Ember Temperature Control Mug Debuts At Bloomingdale’s
Ember’s temperature control ceramic and travel mugs are debuting at Bloomingdale’s as part of the retailer’s “Urban Explorer” installation of its pop-up event, The Carousel at Bloomingdale’s.
Macy’s Earnings Beat Street As Comps Struggle Forward
Macy’s rebound continued into the second quarter, beating Wall Street estimates, although the retailer struggled to deliver sales growth.
Macy’s CEO Eyes Further Growth Of Backstage Concept
Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette is bullish on his company’s Backstage off-price retail concept.
Macy’s Lifts Outlook After Solid First Quarter
Macy’s raised its outlook for the fiscal year after a solid first quarter, signaling that the retailer’s growth strategies seem to be taking hold after several downbeat quarters.
Macy’s Holiday Comp Sales Up, More Store Closures Coming
Macy’s saw a slight increase in comparable store sales over the holiday shopping season, with the retailer also announcing that it will close 11 stores in the coming weeks.
Bloomingdale’s To Host Food52 Holiday Pop Up Shop
Bloomingdale’s will host a Food52 pop up shop at its flagship Lexington Avenue store in New York City. The collection will include a selection of gift-ready cooking, tabletop and entertaining tools curated by Food52.
Macy’s Plans 80,000 Seasonal Hires
Macy’s plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal workers for positions at its namesake and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers, and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season.
Le Creuset, Bloomingdale’s Launch Galaxy Dutch Oven
Le Creuset and Bloomingdale’s have teamed up for an exclusive launch of the brand’s Galaxy Dutch oven.
Macy’s Expanding Same-Day Delivery Service
Macy’s is expanding its same-day delivery service of products purchased online at macys.com, bloomingdales.com and both brands’ mobile apps.
Report: Israel To Lead Macy’s Backstage
Michelle Israel has been promoted to lead Macy’s Backstage and Bloomingdale’s The Outlets off-price divisions, according to a report by WWD. She will hold the title of senior vice president overseeing both divisions.
Macy’s Deals Real Estate To Boost Flagging Performance
Macy’s is looking to leverage its real estate assets as it plans a turnaround from softer sales and earnings.
Macy’s To Hire 83,000 Holiday Workers
Macy’s will add approximately 83,000 seasonal associates for the upcoming holiday season, with 15,000 of those spots earmarked for the retailer’s direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities.