Bloomingdales opens camp-themed pop-up storesBloomingdale’s wants to help shoppers prepare for summer fun. Macy’s accepts two directors from investor group seeking acquisitionA company that is part of an effort to buy Macy’s and take it private now has two nominees placed on the department store retailer’s board of directors. Macy's names new head of media network Michael Krans will lead the department retailer’s in-house media publisher following his most recent role at Walmart Connect. Investor group ups buyout bid for Macy’s by nearly $1 billion The investor group hoping to buy Macy’s and take it private has sweetened its offer after the department store retailer rebuffed its initital bid as too low. Macy’s to close 150 nameplate stores; expand off-mall and luxury formats Macy’s Inc. unveiled a new strategy that includes a much smaller nameplate footprint and a big bet on its luxury and beauty brands. Activist investor group nominates candidates to Macy’s board The stage is set for a proxy fight at Macy’s. New CEO takes helm of Macy’s as possible takeover battle looms The Jeff Gennette-era at Macy’s, Inc. has ended. Macy’s to close five mall stores, cut 2,350 jobs Macy’s, Inc. is looking to become a “more streamlined” company. 2024 – A look ahead to the year in retail tech Generative AI will continue to be a generator of retail technology headlines in 2024, but the metaverse and TikTok will also make a splash. C-Suite Moves: December update Here’s a look at the major C-suite appointments that occurred during the month of December (listed in the order they were announced). 1 2 3 Next Last