Department Store news and trends

Macy’s Cuts Workforce 3.5% While Preparing to Deploy New Strategy
Retail // January 18, 2024

Macy’s is reducing its workforce by 3.5%. “As we prepare to deploy a new strategy to meet the needs of an everchanging consumer and marketplace, we made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce by 3.5% to become a more streamlined company,” a Macy’s spokesperson said...

JCPenney, Sephora To Maintain Partnership For In-Store Experience
Retail // May 08, 2020

After JCPenney sought a court order to keep Sephora in its locations, the companies said they have “reaffirmed” their partnership to run Sephora inside of the department store. The relationship will remain in place and both companies are “focused on delivering [an] exciting beauty experience...

Brookfield Asset Earmarks $5 Billion To Help Struggling Mall Retailers
Retail // May 08, 2020

Brookfield, which owns stake in numerous malls and related properties, is going to spend $5 billion to try and get the industry back on track after the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will be managed by Ron Bloom, managing partner and vice chairman of Brookfield’s private...

Neiman Marcus Prepares For Possible Bankruptcy After Stores Shutter
Retail // April 03, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing it to shutter its stores, Neiman Marcus Group is increasing preparations to ask for bankruptcy protection. The luxury department store retailer reportedly started having private discussions with bondholders regarding potential financing that would assist it with ongoing operations during bankruptcy...

Quick Reads
Nordstrom Founding Family Takes Retailer Private in $6 Billion Deal

December 23, 2024
The Nordstrom family now owns the department store chain bearing their name. Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom and other members of their family, along with Mexican retailer Puerto de Liverpool, announced a deal Monday (Dec. 26) to acquire all of Nordstrom’s outstanding common stock. The buyers pegged the value of the all-cash transaction valued at […]

Macy’s Cuts Workforce 3.5% While Preparing to Deploy New Strategy

January 18, 2024
Macy’s is reducing its workforce by 3.5%. “As we prepare to deploy a new strategy to meet the needs of an everchanging consumer and marketplace, we made the difficult decision to...

JCPenney, Sephora To Maintain Partnership For In-Store Experience

May 08, 2020
After JCPenney sought a court order to keep Sephora in its locations, the companies said they have “reaffirmed” their partnership to run Sephora inside of the department store. The relationship...

Brookfield Asset Earmarks $5 Billion To Help Struggling Mall Retailers

May 08, 2020
Brookfield, which owns stake in numerous malls and related properties, is going to spend $5 billion to try and get the industry back on track after the coronavirus pandemic. The...