The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to millions. This year, the parade will feature a mix of new and classic elements, including giant balloons, floats, and performances from popular stars. The event will take place on November 27, starting at 9:30 a. m. Central Time, and will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. One of th...
Investors are keeping a close eye on Macy's. The retail giant recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings, which were a mix of good and bad news. The company's total sales dropped by 4% compared to the same period last year. This drop was partly due to an extra selling week in the previous year, which made comparisons tricky. However, there were some bright spots. Th...
Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chopping block, like the Macy’s at the Boynton Beach Mall, and furniture ...
Macy's, a familiar department store, is making a bold move. They're clicking the "close" button on 66 of their stores, but this isn't a sign of trouble. Instead, it's part of a plan they shared last year. The company is choosing to pour their resources into 350 other stores spread across the country. Why the change? Last year was a tough one for Macy's. Their sales a...
Macy’s might be in a pickle, but some investors think there's gold in them thar hills – or rather, in their real estate. Activist investment firm Barington Capital and private equity firm Thor Equities have a wild idea: shut down Macy's shops and sell everything off, including their prized real estate. They believe Macy’s real estate, such as the famous Herald Square...
Every Thanksgiving, celebrities join in the festivities, and 2024 was no different. Despite the rain in New York City, fans braved the weather for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stars like Chlöe Bailey, Coco Jones, and T-Pain waved from colorful floats, spreading joy and energy. Meanwhile, over in Atlanta, celebrities enjoyed family time at a Hawks game. Cliffo...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved holiday tradition, hit a new milestone this year. It attracted a whopping 31. 3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. The live broadcast on NBC alone drew 23. 6 million people, making it one of the most-watched entertainment specials on linear TV since 2020. This is a 10% increase from last year. The parade, known for i...
In a quick and unexpected move, a small group of pro-Palestinian activists managed to halt the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. They jumped over the security barriers on West 55th Street and Sixth Avenue, sat on the ground, and started chanting “Free Palestine. ” This temporary blockade halted the large Ronald McDonald float. The group held Palestin...
Imagine a day in New York City when animals from the Central Park Zoo marched down the streets. This wasn't a dream, but a reality in 1924 during the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event, started by immigrants working at Macy’s, was meant to blend European parade traditions with American Thanksgiving. It took off immediately, becoming a hit among locals. T...
Imagine this: Macy’s just found out someone hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last few years. This mistake was made by a single employee, now gone, who was in charge of accounting for small package delivery costs. The company found out while preparing quarterly results, which showed sales dropping by 2. 4%. This isn’t good news for a company getting ready f...