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1. Results Are In: How Macy’s, Kohl’s and Other Retailers Performed During the Holiday Shopping Season
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Although many retailers appeared to find their stride, 2018 was not without its ups and downs for footwear and apparel sellers, as well as their shareholders. Toward the end of the year, the stock market ...

2. U.S. retailers' shares fall as holiday sales season turns tepid, online shopping weighs
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Macy’s Inc. shares plunged 18 per cent on Thursday after the department-store operator slashed its full-year profit and sales forecast on the back of an anemic holiday season, sending a chill through the ...

3. Department store sales over the holidays are a major disappointment
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... gas. So when Macy’s and Kohl’s reported lackluster numbers on Thursday, they were taken aback,.... Read Full Article  ...

4. Wall Street rallies for fifth day after Fed chair comments
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... Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while a warning from Macy’s pummeled retail stocks. Read Full Article  ...

5. Walmart & Target Thrive While Macy’s, Kohl’s Crash on Weak Holiday Sales
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Retailers are suffering in a very general way, with Sears fighting liquidation efforts and most stores posting disappointing figures. Shares in Macy’s (M) are down roughly 16% over the 24-hour period on ...

6. Why Macy’s guidance triggered US retail wipeout
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New York — Macy’s did not have as merry a Christmas as it expected, and now all of retail is under the microscope. The department store giant on Thursday released disappointing holiday sales results, with ...

7. Macy’s shares sink after it trims holiday sales forecast, drags down peers
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January 10, 2019. By Nandita Bose and Aishwarya Venugopal. (Reuters) – Macy’s Inc cut its full-year comparable sales forecast on Thursday while year-end sales growth at rival Kohl’s Corp disappointed investors, ...

8. Macy’s tumbles most in a decade after cutting profit forecast
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Macy’s plunged the most in more than 10 years after the department-store chain cut its annual profit and sales forecast, saying its sales momentum during the holidays weakened in mid-December. Comparable ...

9. Macy’s shares tank 17 percent on disappointing holiday sales
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Shares of Macy’s plunged 17 percent in early trading on Thursday, after the department store operator cut same-store sales forecast for the crucial holiday quarter due to weak demand during mid-December. ...

10. Macy's, Kohl's Lead Shift From Retail Boom to Post-Holiday Gloom
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(Bloomberg) -- As holiday results start trickling in from major U.S. retailers, the early indication is that the road will get a lot tougher for them in 2019. Bellwether chains Macy’s Inc., Kohl’s Corp. ...

11. 2019 Winter Carnival buttons will be unveiled on Saturday
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... Treasure Island Center in the former Macy’s building) in downtown St. Paul. Winter Carnival Royals, Vulcans, Klondike Kates and folks from the St. Read Full Article  ...

12. Macy’s Cyber Monday Deals For 2018 Are On Everything — Clothes, Shoes, Apple Watches, And Much More
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Black Friday 2018 is already a thing of the past, but the holiday shopping season is just beginning. Millions of shoppers will still head out to stores over the coming month to get Christmas presents, ...

13. Why Performers Lip Sync the Songs at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
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caught plenty of flak for lip syncing the words to her song “Let You Love Me” during the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Like Mariah Carey on New Year’s Eve in Times Square before her, Ora is one ...

14. Boston tree lighting delights crowd
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The holiday season officially got underway with hundreds of people celebrating the Macy’s Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing last night some traveling hundreds of miles to be here. “This is one ...

15. Why Performers Lip Sync the Songs at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
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caught plenty of flak for lip syncing the words to her song “Let You Love Me” during the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Like Mariah Carey on New Year’s Eve in Times Square before her, Ora is one ...

16. Despite cold, balloons fly at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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... City’s streets on Thursday for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read Full Article  ...

17. Despite cold, balloons fly at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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NEW YORK SpongeBob, Charlie Brown and other giant balloons were cleared for takeoff just before a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that began amid blustery winds and some of the coldest temperatures in the ...

18. Balloons, blankets at frigid Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
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Bystanders are refusing to let cold temperatures put a damper on watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, breaking out the blankets and sleeping bags to watch the giant balloons go by. Tony Stout camped ...

19. Diana Ross to headline frigid Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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Diana Ross might be singing “Stop! In The Name of Gloves” by the time she’s done performing at New York City’s super chilly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which forecasters say could be the coldest ever. ...

20. Diana Ross to headline frigid Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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NEW YORK Diana Ross might be singing “Stop! In The Name of Gloves” by the time she’s done performing at New York City’s super chilly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which forecasters say could be the coldest ...

21. Diana Ross to headline frigid Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
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NEW YORK (AP) — Diana Ross might be singing “Stop! In The Name of Gloves” by the time she’s done performing at New York City’s super chilly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which forecasters say could be ...

22. Diana Ross to headline frigid Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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NEW YORK — Diana Ross might be singing “Stop! In The Name of Gloves” by the time she’s done performing at New York City’s super chilly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which forecasters say could be the ...

23. Diana Ross to headline frigid Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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NEW YORK Diana Ross might be singing “Stop! In The Name of Gloves” by the time she’s done performing at New York City’s super chilly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which forecasters say could be the coldest ...

24. On KOAA: Thanksgiving Weekend Programming
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... ANNUAL MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE — Pictured: (l-r) — (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC) NBC Thanksgiving Day schedule. Read Full Article  ...

25. Thanksgiving TV guide 2018: Charlie Brown, Macy’s Parade and Mary Poppins all on the schedule
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Linus makes a toast during Thanksgiving dinner. Pic credit: ABC. The line between Thanksgiving and Christmas appears to be blurring even more these days, but at least the holiday makes for (some) good ...

26. Lucky Kids Get Early Look at Thanksgiving Parade Floats
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Macy’s gave some very lucky youngsters a sneak peek of the floats that will make their way through Manhattan during the 92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. In a Moonachie, New Jersey, warehouse, ...

27. Macy's unwraps candy windows marking start to holiday season
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) It’s beginning to look awfully sweet at the City Creek Mall in downtown Salt Lake City. That’s because Macy’s unveiled its candy window displays for the 2018 holiday season Thursday ...

28. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Through the Decades
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the biggest parade in the world and one of the oldest Thanksgiving parades in the United States. The iconic procession premiered in 1924, the same year Macy's Herald ...

29. Macy's Reports Strong Earnings, Good Outlook and Strategic Initiatives
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Macy’s reported 3 sup>rd /sup> quarter 2018 total comparable store sales increase of 3.3% and an increase of 28.5% of fully diluted earnings per share of $0.27. It prompted the company to raise full year ...

30. Macy’s holiday windows, Great Tree lighting at State Street store: PHOTOS
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Many consider it the official kick-off to Chicago’s holiday season. And with the flick of a switch, the 45-foot-tall Great Tree at Macy’s on State Street came to life Saturday in a festive ceremony in ...

31. Short on time? Here’s how your holiday shopping experience will be different (and easier) this year
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Marxent has developed virtual reality to help Macy’s customers visualize furniture within their homes. Besecker said a growing number of apps are also allowing shoppers to visualize products without ever ...

32. Let’s Have A Parade™: The World-Renowned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® Kicks Off The Holiday Season
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A spectacle like no other awaits millions as the 92 nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade , America’s favorite tradition, kicks off the holiday season. Set to march through the streets of New York City ...

33. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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NEW YORK Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at in New York City. Macy’s said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Rita Ora, Sugarland ...

34. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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NEW YORK Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at in New York City. Macy’s said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Rita Ora, Sugarland ...

35. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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This combination photo shows Diana Ross at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2017, left, and John Legend at Caruso's Palisades Village opening gala in Los Angeles on Sept. 20, 2018. ...

36. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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NEW YORK (AP) — Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy’s said Thursday that Martina McBride, ...

37. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

38. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

39. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

40. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

41. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

42. Diana Ross, John Legend set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Diana Ross, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Kane Brown and Ella Mai will be among the stars celebrating at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Macy's said Thursday that Martina McBride, Pentatonix, ...

43. Macy's : “The Christmas Chronicles,” A Netflix Film To Spread Holiday Cheer In 92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
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This November, four of Santa’s most helpful elves will take flight down the streets of New York City as new balloons in the 92 nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade . On Thursday, Nov. 22, Fleck, Bjorn, ...

44. “The Christmas Chronicles,” A Netflix Film To Spread Holiday Cheer In 92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
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)--This November, four of Santa’s most helpful elves will take flight down the streets of New York City as new balloons in the 92 nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade . On Thursday, Nov. 22, Fleck, ...

45. Quin Hotel’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Experience With a View November 22, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Quin, located at 57 th Street and Sixth Avenue, offers an ideal location to experience New York’s iconic annual kick-off to the holiday season, The Macy’s ...

46. Galleria, Bachman's say spring flower show will bloom for three more years
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The event skipped a year in 2017 when Macy’s closed the massive building on Nicollet Mall. Bachman’s and the Galleria shopping center in Edina revived it to large, enthusiastic crowds in March this year. ...

47. Christmas at Macy's on State Street
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Come Christmastime, downtown’s empty Macy’s building — the most painfully obvious bellwether of record State Street vacancies — will transform into a pop-up Christmas Night Market. Retailers, food vendors, ...

48. Farewell Younkers; thanks for the memories, the shoes, dresses, sheets, pots, and retail therapy
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I had a love-hate relationship with Younkers at first. I'd moved here from out East, looking for familiar department store chains like Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Instead there was this store pronounced ...

49. Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban and Ricky Martin to perform on 'Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular'
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Blake Shelton. Photo provided. NBC’s annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” celebrates Independence Day with some of the biggest names in music. This year, Oklahoma country music superstar Blake ...

50. Lufkin native Jean McFaddin, who made the Macy’s Parade what it is, dies at 75
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Jean McFaddin, who as Macy's events planner for 24 years created magical Thanksgiving Day parades in Manhattan, a children's in-store Santaland at Christmastime, exquisite flower shows every spring and ...