Macy’s, Inc. Continues Expansion of Macy’s Backstage
April 30 2018 - 4:23PM
Business Wire
Approximately 20 stores opened in Q1
Opening new Backstage distribution center in
Columbus, Ohio, creating more than 400 jobs
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today provided an update on the expansion
of Macy’s Backstage, the company’s on-mall, off-price concept. The
company opened approximately 20 Backstage locations in the first
quarter of fiscal 2018 as part of its previously announced plan to
open 100 locations within existing Macy’s stores in fiscal 2018.
Many of these locations are in markets new to the Backstage
concept, including the Northwest and Southwest. The company’s
initial Backstage stores were clustered in the Northeast.
To support the growth of Backstage, Macy’s, Inc. plans to open a
dedicated Backstage distribution center in Columbus, Ohio.
“Macy’s has a strong business in Ohio, and we are excited to
continue building our presence in the state,” said Jeff Gennette,
Macy’s, Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. “We are fueling
the expansion of our Backstage concept by adding a new distribution
center and creating 400 more Macy’s jobs in Columbus, Ohio. This
new distribution center will enable us to move merchandise to our
Backstage locations faster and with more flexibility.”
“Our customers are thrilled about the Macy’s Backstage shopping
experience,” said Michelle Israel, Macy’s senior vice president of
off price. “Macy’s Backstage brings great deals, the thrill of the
hunt and fun into our existing Macy’s locations. The focus on value
and newness guarantees that with each visit, shoppers will find a
compelling assortment of recognizable brands, trends and deals.
We’re pleased to be expanding the Backstage shopping experience
across all of our regions, including to the West Coast.”
The distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, is another step in
the company’s commitment to the state of Ohio, where it is
headquartered. The distribution center is planned to open in Fall
2019, and Macy’s, Inc. anticipates it will create approximately 400
jobs. This is in addition to the approximately 6,500 employees in
Ohio who work at 24 Macy’s stores, one Bluemercury and the
company’s corporate offices in the greater Cincinnati area.
Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way to
shop at their favorite Macy’s store by providing a
store-within-store shopping experience featuring significant
savings on top-quality products. Macy’s Backstage selection will
include fresh product from both new and renowned brands. The outlet
store will also carry apparel and accessory brands not currently
available at full-line Macy’s, and each Backstage location is
tailored to deliver the perfect style for each community it serves.
Shoppers can expect great savings on apparel for men, women and
children, as well as deals on an assortment of housewares, home
textiles & decor, cosmetics, hair & nail care, gifts,
jewelry, shoes, designer handbags, accessories, and activewear.
About Macy’s, Inc.
Macy’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier retailers. With
fiscal 2017 sales of $24.837 billion and approximately
130,000 employees, the company operates more than 690 department
stores under the nameplates Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, and
approximately 160 specialty stores that include Bloomingdale’s The
Outlet, Bluemercury and Macy’s Backstage. Macy’s, Inc. operates
stores in 44 states, the District of
Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as
macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com. Bloomingdale’s
stores in Dubai and Kuwait are operated
by Al Tayer Group LLC under license agreements. Macy’s,
Inc. has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and New
York, New York.
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