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3 Highlights:
1. Macy’s cut its full-year sales forecast due to contending with selective shoppers and increased promotions. The retailer posted a mixed quarter, surpassing earnings expectations but falling short on revenue.
2. Macy’s anticipates lower net sales for the year, with a decline from the previous fiscal year. The company expects a decrease in comparable sales as well, adjusting its outlook to address uncertainty in the consumer market.
3. Despite efforts to revamp its business by closing underperforming stores and investing in better-performing brands, Macy’s struggles to achieve sustained growth. Sales for the namesake Macy’s brand declined, while Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury showed mixed results in comparable sales.
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