Macy’s to cut 100 jobs, hires Hal Lawton as President

Macy's has announced several changes to improve the company's performance, which include the hiring of Hal Lawton as President, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization and an enhanced focus on the company's data analytics capabilities. The company said, Lawton to join Macy's on September 8, 2017, will be responsible for all aspects of the Macy's brand, including merchandising, marketing, stores, operations, technology, and consumer insights and analytics. He will report to Jeff Gennette, Macy's Chief Executive Officer.