Macy’s and Zola, a registry and wedding planning platform, have launched a wedding registry partnership. Engaged couples can now register for over 2,000 of Macy’s private brand and exclusive gifts across bedding, bath, tabletop, and home, directly on Zola.
Story at Macy’s, the narrative-driven retail concept inside 36 Macy’s stores nationwide, has unveiled its latest theme: “Feel Good.” Through April 2020, the Feel Good Story brings a fresh focus on wellness and uses merchandise curation and events to explore simple and actionable ways for customers to find greater balance, energy and nourishment.
Macy’s asserted that its comparable sales results for the months of November and December 2019 decreased less than previously expected. Meanwhile, several media reports indicate that Macy’s is eyeing at least some store closures.
Kroger has elected Karen Hoguet, previously CFO of Macy’s, to the company’s board of directors.
Tractor Supply Company has named Hal Lawton as its president, CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective January 13, 2020. Lawton, who is currently president of Macy’s, will succeed Tractor Supply’s CEO Greg Sandfort, who previously announced his intent to retire.
The third quarter was a tough one for Macy’s, so much so that the company reduced its full-year earnings per share guidance by 28 cents and its comparable store sales from flat to slightly up to negative territory, down 1.5% to 1% in its owned plus licensed stores.
The holiday promotions are heating up, with Macy’s the latest retailer to showcase its upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Week specials.
Story at Macy’s, the narrative-driven concept store inside 36 Macy’s locations nationwide, kicks off the holiday season with the launch of its latest theme: “Home for the Holidays.”
Macy’s brought together nearly 800 brand partners in New York City to discuss general industry trends, business highlights, strategic programs and brand innovations, and also update key growth initiatives.
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.
Macy’s said that Marla and Barry Beck, founders of the Bluemercury beauty chain which Macy’s acquired in 2015, will transition from the company.
This fall, the Story store at Macy’s, the retailer’s in-store boutique that focuses on narrative retailing and curated selections to create an engaging store experience, has revealed its latest theme: School of Style.
Macy’s is advancing a five-point diversity initiative to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities it serves. As part of this effort, the company has set goals and outlined specific strategies to increase its impact.
Macy’s said it had a slow start to the second quarter, as it missed a Wall Street profits estimate and lowered its full year earnings guidance to $2.85 to $3.05 from $3.05 to $3.25 per diluted share.
Recently added to the cookware team at Macy’s, Cindy Koller Villari is continuing to raise the profile of the department store retailer’s cookware offerings going into the next year.
Story at Macy’s, the always changing “store to explore” within 36 Macy’s locations nationwide, has unveiled its second experiential concept: Outdoor Story.
Amazon is obviously the key destination for shoppers during its Prime Day event, but it isn’t the only virtual location consumers plan to visit.
Macy’s showed progress in its first quarter, beating Wall Street estimates and asserting that it was gaining traction with its omnichannel growth strategies.
Rachel Shechtman, Macy’s brand experience officer and founder of Story, will take the stage for the Licensing Expo keynote address on Wednesday, June 5 at 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Macy’s has a “Story” it is revealing in 36 of its department stores as the company tries its hand at narrative retailing.