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Macy's opens Backstage at Herald Square flagship

Macy’s Herald Square’s 8th floor is now home to a new tenant, but one the department store chain is all too familiar with. Macy’s Backstage, the company’s off-price retail chain, has officially opened, bringing the magic of Macy’s discounted offerings to Manhattan. This marks the first Macy’s Backstage in Manhattan. The new space delivers a...

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Is full price fashion over?

It is well documented that fast fashion brands have had a negative impact on consumer shopping habits. Many customers are no longer willing to pay full price for clothing, with discounting, off-price retail and affordable fast fashion changing the global retail landscape. But never before has high-end fashion had it so tough. Today I visited...