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At Macy’s Herald Square store, an estimated 9,000 people were waiting for its midnight opening on Friday, more than in the last couple of years.

After decades of acquiring and centralizing, Macy’s has increased sales by rediscovering its multiple local roots.

Macy's Inc.'s third-quarter loss shrunk as tight inventory controls and a move to localize merchandise at its department stores by region paid off.

Macy’s, General Mills, and Procter & Gamble are among companies with 2009 ad campaigns recalling aspects of the ’60s.

Department store Macy's Inc. and clothing maker Liz Claiborne reported wider losses for the first quarter on Wednesday because of charges tied to changes they are making as they try to streamline and respond to how people are shopping in the recession.

The department store chain posted a wider quarterly loss of $88 million, hurt by a persisting decline in sales as shoppers shunned unnecessary items.

Macy's Inc. reports earnings for the first quarter on Wednesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the department store chain during the period.