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Macy's posts profit, raises full year forecast

Macy’s For the first quarter, Macy’s Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of 32 cents and adjusted diluted earnings per share of 39 cents. The company said, adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter exceeded first quarter 2019 by 4 cents. The company’s posted net income of 103 million dollars. Excluding asset sale gains, comparable...

Retail

Bloomingdale's announces a clothing rental subscription

Bloomingdale's is the latest retailer to throw its hat into the clothing rental ring. The luxury department store has announced that a new subscription service to rent designer womenswear will launch through its e-commerce site in September. Called “My List at Bloomingdale’s," the service will cost 149 dollars per month and allow subscribers to...

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Macys.com and Bloomingdales.com U.S. e-commerce sites hacked

The department store revealed Monday that a third party gained access to accounts on Macys.com and Bloomingdales.com using valid usernames and passwords between April 26 and June 12. Macy’s said that “a small number” of its customers were affected by the breach although didn’t specify how many and said only that the data was obtained from a...

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Macys.com and Bloomingdales.com U.S. e-commerce sites hacked

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How are department stores tackling the retail industry?

As retailers attempt to keep up with the changing industry, some brands seek to open more stand-alone stores, while others shutter in favour of online sales. Department stores have a particularly hard job remaining relevant, multiple alternatives for shoppers including sales direct from brands and online discounts leaves the store itself, the...

Fashion

Bloomingdale's opens NY pop-up with Coach

Bloomingdale’s is planning a new pop-up in partnership with Coach. The luxury leather goods brand officially opened a temporary shop in New York this past Tuesday, February 7. The New York-based department store will also be opening these Coach pop-ups at a couple of its locations. The locations include four in the U.S. including its flagship on...

Fashion

Sarah Jessica Parker to launch dress collection

Sarah Jessica Parker is adding a little black dress collection to her SJP footwear and accessories line, which will be exclusive to Bloomingdales. The actress announced her latest fashion foray to her 2.8 million followers on Instagram, stating that the SJP LBD line will be a collection of Little Black Dresses designed by her, all of which are “...

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Macy's hiring 83,000 emloyees for holiday, focusing on distribution center hiring

Macy's Inc. intends to hire a staggering 83,000 workers for both it's Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores this holiday season. This is not only limited to the brick-and-mortar department stores, but also the call centers, distribution centers, and online fulfillment centers for the upcoming holiday season. Many might be surprised to find...

People

David Fisher leaving job at Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale's long time head men's merchant is exiting the company. David Fisher, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of men's and Young World, will be departing from the company at the end of the month. Fisher has been with Bloomingdale's for 33 years. His departure from the company is part of parent company Macy's Inc.'s...

Retail

Suitsupply opens at Bloomingdale's at Beverly Center

Los Angeles - Suitsupply is coming to Southern California a lot sooner than expected. The Amsterdam-based company confirmed earlier this year that it would be expanding to the U.S. Known for its elevated suits and menswear, Suitsupply offers jackets, shirts, ties, trousers, suits, and more. The company confirmed that it would be opening new...

Retail

Bloomingdale's to bring in PHM Saint Pères pop-up

Bloomingdale’s just invented a new strategy for their business. Next year, the specialty department stores will host a pop-up for Paris-based brand PHM Saint Pères. The locations hosting these temporary shops include Bloomingdale’s Beverly Center location and 59th Street flagship. The department store will also offer PHM Saint Pères on its...

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Spanish fishermen sea's bounty includes plastic for fashion

At sunrise in the fishing port of Villajoyosa in eastern Spain, a fleet of traditional fishing boats sets out on the Mediterranean to hunt for cuttlefish, prawns -- and plastic bottles. Since July Spanish fishing boats have been picking up plastic waste in the Mediterranean which will be recycled into polyester fibres that will be used to make a...