Macy’s to close 150 stores
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- The department store chain is planning to shut down 150 low-performing stores over the next few years and focus more on its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury brands.
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I still like shopping at the malls. I would rather shop in person and try things on then buy online and then have to send it back because it doesn't fit
Same 💯
The mall sometimes doesn’t have the best selection though. You go in looking for an item you saw online or maybe one you saw on the rack but isn’t your size and they’re like, we can order it online for you 🙄 lol. But I agree about the hassle of online returns. Once I saw that banana republic clothes fit me well (except for suits which I get from Express), I stopped shopping elsewhere for the most part
Love this answer, you are right it s ridiculous that the expirience it s not the same to try the things in the place instead of buying on line, most pf the time don t fit, or the color it s not what you expect it, you are totally right!!!!👍
@@antoniox2040don’t tell gen-z that they’re going to cry cause they can’t shop💀
Once the malls became popular, they jacked up their prices to beyond reasonable.
When was that? When did malls become popular and raise prices. I'm 58 and have been shopping in malls since the 1970's.
@@surviveunpluggedlikely around 2002 when the oil prices start to inflate out of control.
@surviveunplugged1967 IKR Me too.The
only difference now is that you can get whatever you want online.
Some things are pretty much priced the same some or not, there was no such thing back in the 70's and 80's.
The malls were where most people shop and there were free-standing toy stores everywhere. This was before Toys R Us.
Where I live we had Lionel's Playworld a huge toy store with you name it.
The reason why mall store prices was a tad higher was because mall rents has always been sky high for stores.
That is soooo not true
Macys need to save money on fireworks and parades
Those Macy's parades are well-known around the world and free advertising......I live overseas and want to go to NYC just to see the Macy parade alone.......All the department stores are just going on-line because people are stealing so much merchandise it's more profitable and easier for everyone.
Lol 😂😂😂
@@karenmbbaxterI hope you get to see the parade one day
@@karenmbbaxterfree advertising? Sure it’s iconic I’m sure that parade cost money to put together..it’s coming from somewhere
Exactly lol
With many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, inflation and high cost of living, manufacturing jobs going overseas, and compounding large amounts of debt, stores like Macy's and malls across the national will continue to struggle.
plus the popularity of AI is going to replace many jobs esp. in tech sector....
Malls are dead.
You nailed it in your comment 100%.
@@jamesm568Only in the west though. In Asia, malls are thriving and still very much alive.
@@mariana_eusebio-janssen I noticed that shopping centers are doing fine, but consolidate them all indoors and people hate them here.
The closure of Macy's flagship store on the west coast, in San Francisco, is truly sad. A downtown fixture for man generations is leaving. Christmas trees, holiday lights, commerce, jobs, terrific clothing and merchandise - all leaving the City by the Bay. People laughed at those who described the Doom Loop years ago - well before the pandemic. The crime, the filth, the rampant shoplifting - well these forecasters were right. And the citizens didn't listen. Even today the mayor continues to say that she is looking forward to whatever might replace Macy's. The answer is nothing. Just look at the Galleria nearby. Or walk within one half mile of Macy's and see for yourself what conditions are, and the boarded up windows (they actually use opaque plastic wrap). Fortunately there are still some nice shopping areas left outside of the city, and hopefully people will visit those.
Everyone knows San Fran is full of homeless people just stealing items so no wonder.......But people also buy so much single use fashion that if a department store disapears then who cares? People are just buying stuff online anyway.
it will take some time but this could be good news. if these mega corporate businesses can’t thrive these empty lots will eventually be turned into residential spaces (which we desperately need more than perfume) or smaller locally owned brands may one day thrive again.
you didn't even blame who's actually at fault, you and your Amazon account.
SF, has become a toilet, someone plz tell the woke major.
It’s so sad and the latest, Lee’s deli’s are closing in SF! I totally concur with you about Macys ☹️😞
I feel bad for the workers being fired
Bad for the economy
@user-rl7mt4gh3o But the media n potato keep telling us, the economy is strong !!
Many. It's getting worse right now
@@TucoJames The media only wants to tell us what they want us to hear instead of the cold-hard truth.
I don't! there a bunch driods anyway. I feel bad for people who never got hired and have to work extra hard to find employment
I hate the trend of stores having digital coupons that require their app.. nobody wants twenty store apps on their phones. Sick of making so many accounts. 😵💫
Also people don't want to shop face to face while having a sales associate try to force them to apply for a store credit card and rewards. Let me buy my stuff and go.
@@HD-er2cqexactly thats such a high pressure experience.
@@lotusgrl444 High pressure? 🤣 Grow a backbone!
I stopped going to Macy's when they started selling the same low quality crap as everyone else only at ridiculous prices. I remember back in like 2017 I bought a couple $200 sheet sets from there. The seams were off and they got ruined in the wash. To their credit they took them back but if I wanted that kind of low quality garbage I would have bought $20 sheet sets from Walmart. I gave them another chance and purchased some expensive Hotel brand bath sheets. They started fading and falling apart within 6 months. I ended up buying some bath sheets from Target and they still look and feel like new even after 7 years. The ones from Target were 1/4th the price. My last Macy's purchase was a couple of $350 pillows. They weren't bad but they were ridiculously overpriced. I ended up returning them because I found pillows that were just as good for $50 at Target. Both were made of down and high quality. I haven't been to Macy's since. Target's quality has sadly gone downhill now but at least they're not blowing smoke up your butt selling you garbage for 10x what it's worth and pretending it's top quality.
You take way too many chances with a company that has failed you multiple times but I’m glad you learned atleast
I find it hard to think of a serious reason to go to a mall. They are full of pop-culture stores that do not sell practical goods. People can't afford to mindlessly browse for novelty junk anymore. This includes Macy's, they sell way overpriced made in China junk. All the clothes are over $100 for fast fashion garbage.
when malls starting requiring teenagers to be accompanied by adults, they lost their last customers. it was always a place to hang out and stores made their money on impulse purchases. once they couldn’t hang out there anymore, and once moms shopped sales online, that was the final straw.
the reason they are $100 is because you have to pay for yours and the seven that were stolen
@Netcentric-fk6ek😂not funny but you on point
@@jamesvanderbilt201Why are teenagers need to be accompanied by adults? Here in Asia, malls are there for the kids to hang out. Food court is bombarded with kids and teens just having innocent fun. Malls are thriving here and still very much alive. It's considered one of the safest place for kids and teenagers.
@@mariana_eusebio-janssenbecause of never mind
There is no money.
Who would've thought ridiculously priced clothes would be hard to sell in an economy where wages aren't raising with inflation? Especially we can buy stuff cheaper online without leaving the house
BRING BACK THE 90s MALLS!
With book stores and a large carasel! In the 90's the mall, where I went to had a big carasel. To this day I never recovered when it was gone.😢
Close down the 2010's Amazon and the 2000's ebay first
Yes! Please!
They exist. The problem was there was just too many of them only a few miles apart from each other. There’s one that built itself 4 miles up the road from one back in 97, and the place is PACKED. Even on the weekdays it’s busy. The mall it killed opened 8 years prior, mere miles from yet another mall, that opened 9 years prior to that.
I miss when malls just had really good food courts. These days, I have to pay larger prices for good food, for quantities I shouldnt really have. Eating 2 big slices and/or a 3-item asian combo was enough for me
They are expensive and there’s only one left in my home town.
Very sad since I used to shop at macys all the time in the early 2000s.
I used to work at Macys at the Home Department and really the haunting them is definitely the expensive pricing they have. Also rising online commerce is rising and people more shopping online than malls do.
Not everyone has cars to just drive around and spend the day at the mall. Especially younger people, many don’t have cars and just shop online.
You have heard of transit, correct? And young people not having vehicles is nothing new. Young people have always hung out at the mall regardless of being able to drive themselves.
@@Liberal_From_Prairies689 not every place has transit like Florida which you need a car to get everywhere. No buses or trains like in city places.
thinks to Amazon
Thanks*
Yea, besides Amazon doesn't even have "EVERYTHING" the other day I was searching for beanie baby plushies. Nope Amazon was not the right place.
People don't go to Amazon to shop for clothes
@@malin7919 Yes they do. Amazon allows people to try before they buy. I tried on a good pair of boots from them, and bought them days later.
A to Z ☠️☠️☠️
"Mommy, what's a mall❓️" 😅
Mmm something 2100 kids might say...!
Last time i went to Macy's was about 9 years ago. I usually just shop at Walmart and Goodwill now.
Lol that's most of us 😂👍
I shop at Target 🎯 and don’t like the atmosphere and vibes at Walmart
@@PraveenSrJ01 oh wow Target? That's fancy.
@@JohnWilkes-mg8di Target is actually cheaper with the red card and the target circle rewards program for loyal customers and they do actually price match Walmart. I never knew the last one either
Did you say....Goodwill 🤩I LOVEEE GOODWILL
Well, bring back KB Toys; Orange Julius; Sears, Radio Shack and other stores were you want to handle and see the merchandise in person and Ill happily go to a mall.
The last time I was in Macy's I asked a sales cleark for some help, he looked at me like I was bothering him. And he went back to talking with his co-worker, I looked at him and said hey I'm a customer in this store. I was looking for a new suit ( for me and yes I do wear them only when I have too ) he finely asked what was I looking for. I told him a nice 3 piece and shoes to match, after finding a nice black one and it fit perfectly I said I'll take this and the shoes. He had to the nerve to ask if I was going to pay this on 3 or 4 payments, I looked at him said in that case I would like the same thing in gray with another pair of shoes. After that he said the two suits and shoes came out to around $1,200. I handed him my platinum card and asked if he knew how to ring that up. After that I went to the store G.M. and told him what his clerk in the mens wear said. I then said and now I want to return everything and take my business someplace else. That was the very last time I was in Macy's and I haven't been back in almost 7 years.
Where was this?? What city? What a Rude person.
@@LoganRegina966 .. I don't give out locations, only because within the time of so many years. After 10 years according to my father who was a lawyer no leagl actions can be taken against anybody .. well except for murder. I will give out the exact location in another 3 years.
Wow that's sad but it's not the GMs fault.
@@missflorencek8569 .. I never said it was.
@@missflorencek8569 .. I never said it was.
They need to lower their prices that's part of the problem
I work part time at Macy’s and our store manager discussed this just today. Customers are asking if we’re closing but we honestly don’t know yet. I have a full time job (thank goodness) but it will be sad for full timers if we did close.
I am really shocked that no one is talking about the theft that these stores have to deal with.
Macy's is a holiday season tradition
It’s a lot more than e-commerce that’s causing malls to close, it’s the fact that people don’t want to shop where they don’t feel safe.
I work at Macy’s and I’m so glad and relieved to know that the one I work at WILL NOT be closing.
For now.
I remember going to the mall during Christmas and see macys decorations like clark Griswold JCPenney's too
I swear it will be Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and maybe Target.
I still like going to the mall but they do have a point that the mall needs to be upgraded and reimagined for the newer generations. I usually go for their cologne and clothes
If there was more in-store sales worth going inside for then maybe they wouldn't have to do this
You can't even get real bargains anymore, they sell leftover items to discount stores instead of marking them for clearance in the mall stores
I prefer when the stores are not in a mall.
Any one remembers when Macy's bought Strawbridge's Dept stores and turn them into Macy's? In Springfield PA there were both in the same mall! The mall company ended up renting the vacant space to Target, although there's a Target store across the street.
Love shopping there for towels that be on clearance and/or sale.
Years ago, macys used to be a way nicer store. After they consolidated regional nameplates into the fold, the brand has cheapened itself over the last 20 years. I do miss stores like Lord and Taylor and Parisian, where you could find things that everyone e didn’t wear.
work from home and online shopping.. so malls have to be creative in drawing crowds.. in Philippines school events are held in community malls.. every week there are events like wedding fairs, mini concerts, garden exhibit, cosplay, job fairs, singing contest, pageants etc
Exactly. Malls in the US need to offer a compelling reason for people to visit them. Think entertainment, community events, etc. Malls need to move away from the tired old model of the same old stores and food courts with lousy food. That doesn't work in the age of Amazon. Malls will continue to die if they dont change.
"Macy's is always more expensive than all the other stores, even when they have a sale. Their list price for all items is much higher than it should be. Therefore, when they offer a discount, it is still more expensive than other stores, and you end up not saving any money."
I do 98% shopping online, i get wah cheaper and better prices
Extremely interesting and informative.
Got to thank Amazon
Amazon and Walmart. They’re both neck and neck when it comes to online shopping. But Walmart has a slight advantage because of its physical stores.
That and smash and grab
if they are struggling then why are they planning to open 15 bloomingdales
Customers ordering merchandise through online has decreased foot traffic into the stores creating less contact with the sales associates, less interaction, and eliminating sales positions. A huge amount of merchandise ordered online gets returned back to the store requiring the customers to obtain a sales profesional assistance.
The retail thefts have also contributed to loss of profit.
Here in Australia, all supermarkets and chain of stores are now self serve at the payout. People have lost their jobs. Shopping strips in our local suburbs are now necessity stores. Everyone goes to the shopping malls
Fewer shoppers go to Macy's..We need more eletronic stores tho..
Every year Macy's claims they are closing stores.
Not all chains are going downhill. Some regional or semi regional family-owned chains like Dillard’s, Boscov’s, Von Maur, and Scheels are actually doing quite well
You can get nice stuff at Marshall, TJ, Maxx, and Ross for decent price
Here in the Ph big malls didn't close, they open more 😂
That's because the postal system in the Philippines can't be relied on. Many packages are stolen. Who wants to order something online and never receive it. No one.
Macy’s ran Marshall Field’s into the ground, I miss Marshall Field’s
Don’t go in the mall but I go to Macys all the time. One of few that is actually worth shopping at
Looting- Shop Lifting and Amazon. More stores and companies to close.
Its because of high inflation. People are concentrating on rent, food, gas, utilities.
Instead of closing they can lower prices. So they can sell something its better than nothing. People nowadays care about gas and food and bills not about brands. Expensive stores should come down on a ground and make some changes
Refresh the stores. Make the dressing rooms nicer. The last Macys I went in looked "Okay" but the dressing rooms looked terrible. If you want people coming into the stores then give them a reason. Have style consultants or salespeople who understand fashion and clothing. They could make suggestions and help upsell, or right sell. Nothing is more frustrating than buying something online only to find out it does not flatter you and is difficult to return. Maybe if something is not in your size that day a consultant could order it and schedule a time to come back and try other items. Make the store an experience.
The Macys I go to typically has plenty of customers as the mall is crowded already. The shoe department is always a mess in some way due to all the customers. I’ve been to other Macys where the customer base is quite low besides when they are doing a big sale as about to close. Not all Macys can keep up.
Here’s the thing, for my family and I and I am sure most of America, the dilemma is buy clothes in the mall including Macys or go and enjoy a meal at Outback or something, and then go the mall just to look around and maybe get a cookie or something as a treat. But can’t do both lol 😂.
Macy is actually my favorite store. Just don’t close the stores in northern Connecticut. I usually order online from Macy.
Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Local mall in my area is still pretty popular. Usually always full of tenants and many long time tenants. Boscov's just took over a large area there.
Macy's Scottsdale needs to be revamped and upgraded.
How about giving some paycuts to the higher ups at Macys instead? They're the ones running the show, should they not be held accountable for running the business poorly?
Corporate Greed, with their extremely high prices, n unruly teenagers, u couldn’t pay me to set foot n a Mall😤
You know Macy’s isn’t inside malls right?
In 1981, people said they hated the "new" economy, but it's almost ten times worse today.
After all the clothing companies stoped making good clothing i stop shopping at Macy's. The quality went downhill and the good stuff was all gone.
We let Macys buy up all the other department stores, only for them to close them all down. Now you either have a Macys or nothing.
About to head down the same path with Kroger.
Online shopping is killing the malls.
Young people want minimalistic surroundings and not surpluses stuff.
Many people don't go to malls for movies... socializing... shopping as all done online. Today's generation lock themselves in their rooms to shop...skype to meet others... watch movies and enjoy cyber sex so no need to go to malls or many other public places.
Just so you know, nobody uses Skype anymore lol.
I'm 55 and have never bought a single thing from a Macy's in my life. I did buy a car stereo from a JCPenney about 35 years ago, HA. Bought maybe 6 things from a Sears. No wonder they're going under. its all my fault.
I stiII Iike to try on and touch the cIothing. I do not understand the peopIe that does not go to the shoppings. I hate buying onIine....returns are a pain....
Adding Toys R Us didnt help after all, and we;'re losing that again ;_;
Putting an already bankrupt store into another store was supposed to somehow… help?
@@Concepcion30 It's the only time I've ever stepped into a Macy's without family. It also introduced me to their Backstage store which has neat no-brand toys
I worked there.
I only go to Malls in the Philippines when I go there because they have everything for everybody. These malls in America are way too overpriced, outdated mostly, and can get stuff cheaper and faster by ordering it online.
The last few times I went to Macys: I saw a person walk out with lots of stolen clothing, I was stalked and almost got kidnapped, saw another person walked out with stolen merchandise. Contacted security and police, atmosphere seems about the same.
I can’t afford to go there anymore
I don't want them to close down
I dont buy much clothes anymore. Too much inflation
Middle class is being economically squeezed out so retailers appealing to that level are hurting.
"Just needs to be reimagined" Are they this oblivious/stupid to the inflation of everything, or do retailers truly believe people are hoarding tons of money?
Malls need way more entertainment. They need more restaurants, and to be way more family friendly.
I live in South Florida. What you describe is what the malls have.
American malls need shoppers to feel safe. With shoplifting and masses no one feels safe. Only criminals are having a good fun life in America lol. Malls are packed in every country except America. Stop voting liberal it’s a vote for criminals.
Probably due to shoplifters
They just didn't want to say
You must not be very hip. Nobody says shoplift anymore. Now it's called the black shopping experience.
The way you just made up a reason is crazy
Stop watching Fox news
Nope. I’ve been to Macys that have done poorly. They couldn’t get enough customers.
You mean 'Black' Friday ..
Bring back Robinsons May! 😄
Macy should close their store in Stone Briar Mall in Frisco Tx. They have worst customer service and clutter all over. None of the items have price tag. No one there to tell you the price. Worst store ever.
The customer service is really bad. Most store staff act as if you are bothering them when you have a question and the checkout lines are so long. Macys also failed to innovate and offer buy online pick up in store. Plus the asssortment of clothing and shoes is abysmal.
turn malls into affordable housing or green spaces
Been years since I bought anything at Macy's.
Temu and Amazon destroying it!
I hope they dont close the locations on long Island NY or the big one in NYC
Oooooweee gonna have some nice sales hopefully:)))))))))😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
When are we going to see the Amazon Thanksgiving day parade.
The problem isn’t all online shopping and has a lot to do with the lack of stock and the type of merchandise in their stores. Have you been in a Macy’s in the last couple of years? It’s nothing but junk and a small selection of Polo. The Backstage concept is totally ghetto.
The Backstage is horrible.
I only go to the mall when my kid's need clothes 😊
They better not close the one close to me 😭
This news would’ve made my mom sad
Oh noo maybe you shouldn't tell her. I'm a kid and I got upset when I heard these news 😬😉
Yeah, us people in the Middle and lower income Do Not have the extra cash to pay high prices. 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and have already maxed out their credit cards. Of course, people would love to be able to buy quality items but have to settle for less.
They will just come back with another name, that's all, same concept.
Richest did it in the 70s. They changed to Davidsons, and then Davidsons changed to Macy's, which were the exact same stores, just a different name.
Remember the Davison Macy's Thanksgiving parades same store.
I would shop there but who has money to pay $70 for a polyester blouse?
Macy’s is a department store. Buy a brand that isn’t $70.
Amazon literally took the property of showcase cinemas
Well I'll tell you what Macy's clearance sales is a scam I put in my order last week they took my money off my card and I never got my stuff man I was pissed
Macy's Is Closing At Ballston Mall
NOOOOO😢
I think online shopping is the big thing that destroys non-online malls, period. 💣