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September 10, 2012
Bloomingdale’s and Microsoft team up on in-store engagement

Fashion and technology combine to surprise customers and engage them in new ways at Bloomingdale’s flagship in New York City and other locations across the country.

May 31, 2012
Department store results mixed in May

When Macy’s reported a 4.2% May same-store sales gain on Wednesday, ahead of the rest of the pack, analysts wondered whether that would set the tone for the rest of the department store players. It did — and it didn’t.

December 5, 2011
Flat apparel comps reflect overall mixed bag

Target's flat apparel and accessories for the month of November reflected a mixed sales environment across the department-store and specialty-apparel sectors as the economy continues to affect discretionary spending.

May 11, 2011
Macy’s Q1 earnings soar; raises outlook

Macy’s first-quarter earnings soared and easily beat Wall Street predictions on rising sales, tight expense controls and its efforts to tailor merchandise by region.

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