Department Stores

Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
February 27, 2024  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to close 150 of its stores as it focuses on its luxury brands. The department store chain made this announcement Tuesday (Feb. 27) as it released quarterly...

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Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer Private
Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer Private
December 10, 2023  |  Retail

A group of investors reportedly wants to make department store chain Macy’s a private company. Real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management,...

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Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to open as many as 30 additional small-format stores across the United States, as part of an accelerated expansion strategy. This move could triple...

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JCPenney’s $1 Billion Retail Revamp Focuses on Consumer Rewards and Inclusivity 
JCPenney’s $1 Billion Retail Revamp Focuses on Consumer Rewards and Inclusivity 
September 06, 2023  |  Retail

The JCPenney Co. has announced an investment exceeding $1 billion to enhance customer experience and operations.  This signifies the latest step in the ongoing efforts to revive...

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Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

Seven years after their valuations peaked, America’s malls are on the ropes. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (July 31), the country’s older and lower-end...

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As Retail Sales Miss Expectations, Is a Summer Slowdown in Sight?
As Retail Sales Miss Expectations, Is a Summer Slowdown in Sight?
July 18, 2023  |  Economy

June’s retail sales report missed expectations — and it may be the case that tepid consumer spending, while still increasing, may wind up causing a...

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Thinking Small Might Be Retail’s New Big Trend
Thinking Small Might Be Retail’s New Big Trend
May 31, 2023  |  Retail

Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Marking a significant shift in retailer strategy, major stores...

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Deal Chasers Flock to Nordstrom, but Will They Stay for the Service?
Deal Chasers Flock to Nordstrom, but Will They Stay for the Service?
March 07, 2023  |  Retail

Nordstrom, the retailer once known for luxury and exceptional service, has turned to deep discounts to move inventory, at the expense of lower sales and...

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Department Stores Scaling Back as Consumer Spending Slows
Department Stores Scaling Back as Consumer Spending Slows
March 03, 2023  |  Retail

Department stores are adapting to slowing consumer demand by shrinking their operations. Macy’s is rolling out smaller format stores, while Nordstrom is ending its operations...

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