New York City — Macy’s, Inc. plans some changes to its senior leadership team. Aligned with the company’s recently updated Polaris growth strategy, these changes to increase agility and efficiencies include: John Harper, chief operations officer, will depart on August 1, 2021. Subsequently, the role of chief operations officer will be eliminated. With the elimination of the COO role, Marc Mastronardi, chief stores officer, and Dennis Mullahy, chief supply chain officer, will report to Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer. Laura Miller has been appointed chief information officer, effective …
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New York City — Macy’s, Inc. plans to optimize its portfolio by continuing to grow stores in the best malls, but close approximately 125 stores in lower tier malls within 3 years. The department store also plans to explore new smaller, off-mall formats. Macy’s will also establish a single corporate headquarters and relocate its digital business to New York City. This updated strategy and 3-year plan is designed to stabilize profitability and position the company for growth. “We have a clear vision of where Macy’s, Inc. and our brands, Macy’s, …