US: Macy's axing 7,000 jobs, rolling out local store concept
Author: just-style.com | 3 February 2009
Department store retailer Macy's Inc is axing 7,000 jobs, lowering its quarterly dividend, cutting back on capital expenditure and centralising its buying and merchandise planning operations as part of a range of measures aimed at reducing costs amid a challenging economy.
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