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"Tony Spring Takes Charge as Macy's CEO to Revive Retail Giant"
business2 years ago

"Tony Spring Takes Charge as Macy's CEO to Revive Retail Giant"

Macy's new CEO, Tony Spring, is taking over as the company faces slowing sales growth and potential takeover threats. The retailer plans to cut jobs and close stores amid declining sales and customer traffic. Two investors made a $5.8 billion bid to take Macy's private, which was rejected, while another private equity firm is exploring an acquisition. The company's valuable real estate has attracted previous takeover attempts. Outgoing CEO Jeff Gennette spent four decades at the company, and the latest sales figures show a significant drop in revenue for Macy's and its sister company, Bloomingdale's.