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Macy’s, Inc. Announces Leadership Succession Plan

by Katie Lee March 30, 2023

New York City — Macy’s, Inc.’s chairman and chief executive officer, Jeff Gennette, plans to retire in February 2024 after serving the company for 40 years. Tony Spring, Macy’s executive vice president and Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO, has been appointed by the board of directors as the company’s next president and CEO-elect, and a member of the board of directors. As president, Spring will be responsible for leading Macy’s, Inc.’s digital, customer, merchandising and brand teams, while overseeing Bloomingdale’s and bluemercury. As a part of the leadership transition, Macy’s chief …

March 30, 2023

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Bloomingdale’s Promotes GMM to Chief Merchant

by Katie Lee March 27, 2023

New York City — According to Tony Spring, Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO, Denise Magid has been promoted to the newly created role of chief merchandising officer. She will report to Spring and will drive the strategic direction and performance of all Bloomingdale’s merchandising initiatives. The creation of the chief merchant role is a historic step for Bloomingdale’s and allows the brand to build on the momentum coming off its strong 2022 performance and its 150th anniversary celebration. “We are confident that Denise’s vision and leadership will continue to strengthen our …

March 27, 2023

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Bloomingdale’s to Open Smaller-Footprint Bloomie’s Store in Metro Washington, D.C.

by Katie Lee July 9, 2021

Fairfax, Va. — Bloomingdale’s plans to open its first Bloomie’s store at the Mosaic District shopping center in Fairfax on August 26. Bloomingdale’s is the latest retailer to unveil an updated store concept designed to reflect the changing wants and needs of shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new, smaller-footprint concept will span 22,000 square feet and feature an evolving mix of merchandise from top brands alongside tech-enabled stylist services and a restaurant. A standard Bloomingdale’s location spans approximately 200,000 square feet. Fresh deliveries from a mix of designers already …

July 9, 2021

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Macy’s Makes Changes to Senior Leadership Team

by Katie Lee March 10, 2021

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 …

March 10, 2021

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Bloomingdale’s Debuts in Hawaii

by Katie Lee October 26, 2015

Honolulu — Bloomingdale’s will enter the Hawaii market with the opening of its new Ala Moana store on November 12, 2015 in Honolulu on the Island of O’ahu. This location will serve as the centerpiece of a major retail expansion and common area renovation at Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping mall.

October 26, 2015