The U.S. department-store chains Macy's has announced its plan to close 68 stores and lay off more than 10,000 employees in 2017 after a disappointing holiday shopping season.
Macy's sales at established stores fell 2.1 percent in November and December compared to the same period in 2015, Macy's said earlier this week.
Macy's chief executive Terry Lundgren said the closuresRead more
Iconic American stores Macy's and Gap are facing tough questions about their future following dreary earnings announcements this week that highlighted the growing market share taken by online retailers.
Conventional retailer profits are falling as fewer shoppers head to malls in favor of click-and-buy options offered by Amazon and a trove of emerging online fashion vendors. The trend is allRead more