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News & Analysis

With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday

There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.


News & Analysis

Macy's Suffers Credit-Card Processing Glitch, Irking Shoppers

The glitch marks the latest headache for a retailer that’s trying to get back on its feet.


News & Analysis

Macy's CEO Sees Strong Start to Holidays, Helped by Coat Sales

Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gennette expects to ring up a million coats, sweaters and fleeces by the end of the long weekend.


News & Analysis

Holiday Season Boosts Macy's Stocks

Shares of Macy's jumped 3.4 percent, while rival Nordstrom added 1.1 percent, showing signs that consumers may spend more this holiday than in previous years.


News & Analysis

US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon

Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.


Financial Markets

Macy's Sales Disappoint but Chain Remains Optimistic Ahead of Holidays

The season marks a crossroads for the largest US department-store chain, which is trying to get back on its feet after three punishing years.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Macy's Needs to Sharpen Its Fuzzy E-Commerce Strategy

Lately, the department-store chain hasn't provided evidence it has much of one.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | By Malene Birger’s Creative Director, Macy’s Hires President

This week, By Malene Birger appoints former Mulberry designer Mathilde Torp Mader as creative director, while Macy’s Inc. has named Hal Lawton its new president.


Retail

Macy's Gains After Naming eBay Executive as President

Macy’s rose after naming former eBay senior VP Hal Lawton as president, bringing in an executive with an extensive technology background to the struggling department store giant.


Retail

Macy's to Cut 100 Jobs in Merchandising Unit Restructure

The US retail giant expects to save up to $30 million annually as it merges three units.