Last minute Christmas

1. 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, ...

2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. Continue reading 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 ...

6. Macy’s to sell top floors of State Street store for $30 million; Walnut Room to remain
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Macy’s said Tuesday it will sell the top half of its State Street flagship store for $30 million, and the buyer plans to convert the space into offices. The announcement confirms a Tribune report in October ...

7. Macy’s Would Like to Remind You It’s Not Quite Dead Yet: Gadfly
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Macy’s Inc.’s latest earnings report was a message for doubters: Don’t count us out just yet. The department-store giant on Tuesday said comparable sales in the fourth quarter increased 1.3 percent over ...

8. Metro-east Living
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... Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a tradition around our home. Read Full Article  ...

9. The Latest: Macy’s says it’s fixed gift, credit card issue
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NEW YORK The Latest on Black Friday (all times local): 6:30 p.m.: Macy’s says it has “fully resolved” problems on Black Friday related to its processing some gift and credit cards. The chain blamed the ...

10. Holiday cheer boosts Amazon, Macy’s and other retail stocks | Reuters
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), Macy’s Inc (M.N), Kohl’s Corp (KSS.N) and other U.S. retailers rose on Friday on early signs that consumers are on track to spend more this ...

11. Holiday cheer boosts Macy’s and other U.S. retail stocks
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Shares of Macy's Inc , Kohls Corp and other U.S. retailers rose on Friday following early signs that consumers may spend more at their stores this holiday shopping season than in previous years. Shopping ...

12. Amazon Black Friday sale: Top gadgets, other products on offer, check out best deals
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People gather at the Broadway entrance of Macy’s Herald Square store ahead of early opening for the Black Friday sales in Manhattan, New York. (Image Reuters) Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving ...

13. Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017: What time to watch and who has the best line-up
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Do you prefer to see boy bands or former reality singing competition stars on Thanksgiving morning? We have your complete round-up for all the televised parades on Thursday: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...

14. Behind the Scenes Inflating the Macy’s Parade
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the one opportunity each year for companies to display the balloons that have become trademarks of our childhood. This tradition dates back to 1924, started by Louis ...

15. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017 Performers List: Gwen Stefani, Common And More
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is all about A-list entertainers. While massive balloons fly through Herald Square in New York City, there will be fun performances on the ground. and 98 Degrees will ...

16. Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Orlando 39 mins ago
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Join the Minions and Santa Claus this Christmas season for Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s! Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, ...

17. Rockford band ready for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Related Coverage ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — In the midst of the millions of people who will be lining the streets of New York City, a sea of black and orange will proudly play a performance they have been ...

18. Want to See Santa This Year? Better Make a Reservation First
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... a bid to cut down on long lines, department store giant Macy’s is allowing fans to visit its flagship location’s Santa Claus by reservation only. Read Full Article  ...

19. Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
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NEW YORK Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by appointment only this ...

20. Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
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NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by appointment only ...

21. Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
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NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by appointment only ...

22. Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
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NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by appointment only ...

23. Young Anniston performer will be in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
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... and 127 camp classmates will walk the 2.4-mile route and perform between 10 a.m and noon at Herald Square in front of Macy’s department store. Read Full Article  ...

24. Christmastime is here! Utah-inspired candy windows unveiled at Macy’s
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SALT LAKE CITY — If you're walking down Main Street outside the City Creek Center Macy's this holiday season, take a moment to notice the larger-than-life Christmas ornaments adorned with candy versions ...

25. It’s time to kick off the holidays in Seattle, with Yulefest, Macy’s Parade and more
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If you’re ready for some Christmas cheer, get into the holiday spirit at the Nordic Heritage Museum’s Yulefest on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. Celebrating 40 years of tradition, it’s the last event ...

26. Macy : Wows with Incredible Deals on the Perfect Gift During Black Friday and Cyber Week
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The holidays are a time when Macy’s truly shines. As the season gets underway, Macy’s is excited to bring customers the special experiences they look forward to all year holiday traditions at Macy’s Thanksgiving ...

27. Macy’s Wows with Incredible Deals on the Perfect Gift During Black Friday and Cyber Week
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Macy’s kicks off Black Friday savings with a preview of more than 100 deals starting Thursday, November 16Take advantage of more than 500 Black Friday specials beginning at 5 p.m. in most stores and all ...

28. Macy's releases its Thanksgiving parade lineup Thanksgiving is filled with cooking, eating, football, more eating and of course, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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... and of course, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read Full Article  ...

29. Macy's releases its Thanksgiving parade lineup
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... and of course, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read Full Article  ...

30. Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign to kick off Thursday
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign begins Thursday. A kick off ceremony will be held at 11 a.m at Castleton Square Mall outside of Macy’s. The organization’s fundraising ...

31. Your Complete Guide to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017
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Now in its 91st year, the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored holiday event that is witnessed by over 3.5 million live spectators in Manhattan each year and watched by more than 50 million ...

32. Horror show just won’t end for Macy’s and Nordstrom
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1. More trouble in mall land: Wall Street is bracing for more signs of the retail apocalypse this week when Macy’s and Nordstrom detail the latest pain from the loss of mall shoppers who’ve migrated online. ...

33. Free family Thanksgiving events in Seattle 2017
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... holiday events you can attend for free in the Seattle, Wash. area in 2017. Nov. 24 @ 9 a.m. Macy’s Downtown Seattle, Westlake Park, 300 Pine St. Read Full Article  ...

34. Black Friday sales timing may be based on trying to pre-empt Amazon
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... Target and Macy’s are expected to serve up in-store sales before pumpkin pie. And some sales could start before the turkey is thawed. Read Full Article  ...

35. Will Black Friday bring big items for a lot less?
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... Target and Macy’s are expected to serve up in-store sales before pumpkin pie. And some sales could start before the turkey is thawed. Read Full Article  ...

36. Will Black Friday bring a 55-inch 4K TV for $280 or less?
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... Target and Macy’s are expected to serve up in-store sales before pumpkin pie. And some sales could start before the turkey is thawed. Read Full Article  ...

37. Macy : Twentieth Century Fox’s Holiday Film Classic Miracle on 34th Street Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary With the Return of the Harold the Baseball Player Balloon to the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
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... a legacy Macy’s (NYSE:M) character and now a newly recreated balloon in the 91 st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade . Read Full Article  ...

38. For Holiday Hires, It's Already Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
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Shoppers like to complain that holiday decorations appear earlier and earlier. This year, so are the job ads. The holiday hiring binge is accelerating for retailers such as Target Corp. and Macy’s Inc., ...

39. Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Associates in 2017, Expand National Hiring Event on September 28-29
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Press Release Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Associates in 2017, Expand National Hiring Event on September 28-29. CINCINNATI, Sep 18, 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macy’s, Inc. today announced plans to ...

40. Radley bags another crack at US via Macy’s
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Six years after it withdrew from the American market, Radley, the British handbag and accessories group, is to return through a deal with Macy’s. The private equity-backed company will announce today that ...

41. How a little Capitol Hill kitchen store survives in the age of Amazon
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Leah Daniels’s Hill’s Kitchen store reminds me of that scene in the film “Miracle on 34th Street” where Macy’s Santa Claus sends parents to other stores in search of toys that Macy’s doesn’t carry, briefly ...

42. STASI: Like hell Bannon resigned from the White House
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... like taking a Christmas holiday job at Macy’s and expecting it to last until next Thanksgiving. Read Full Article  ...

43. Macy’s settles copyright clash with Christmas jumper company
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A copyright dispute between holiday-themed apparel company Tipsy Elves and retailer Macy’s has been dismissed, after both parties agreed to a settlement. Both parties filed to dismiss the lawsuit, brought ...

44. 54 stores have closed at area malls since 2016
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What’s Out: • Macy’s • Macy’s Home • Wet Seal • PacSun • Finish Line • Hollister. What’s In: • Dean’s World of Hollywood Entertainment • BFLO Gallery & Gifts • White Barn Candle Walden Galleria. Sign ...

45. Macy’s shares dip on feeble earnings
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Macy’s Inc. shares sustained their biggest drop since 2008 yesterday, after the nation’s largest department store owner missed Wall Street quarterly earnings forecasts by 10 cents and failed to hit revenue ...

46. James ‘Jim’ Roetheli was a State Street Santa for 35 Christmases
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It was an appropriate sendoff for Mr. Roetheli, who spent about 35 Christmas seasons — through last year — as a State Street Santa at Macy’s and its predecessor, Marshall Field’s. Generations of kids sat ...

47. The final countdown is on: Downtown Macy's closes Sunday
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Purchase: Order Reprint The days of department store retailing in downtown Minneapolis will officially come to an end at 6 p.m. Sunday. The landmark Macy’s store at the corner of 7th and Nicollet Mall, ...

48. It’s March and Macy’s and JCPenney are still desperately trying to unload their Christmas sweaters
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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The snow is melting, the flowers are starting to bloom, and retailers like Macy's and JCPenney are still trying to convince customers to buy holiday sweaters. On Thursday Kavita ...

49. Hudson’s Bay’s bid for Macy’s stumbles: report
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Hudson’s Bay’s challenges in putting together a firm offer are a blow to the ambitions of its majority owner and Executive Chairman Richard Baker, who built a retail empire relying on real estate financing ...

50. ‘Oyez, oyez’ – Southwold town crier hangs up handbell after four decades in the job
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... he met Royals, wrote a book, became an honorary citizen of Texas and featured in a Christmas advert for US department store Macy’s. Read Full Article  ...