Federated Department Stores News

A daughter to two lawyers, Shari Shapiro said she "fought for years not to follow in the family business." And then, in 2002, she applied to law schools.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- --Medtronic, Inc. announced today that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to market the BRYAN Cervical Disc System for the treatment of - CINCINNATI-- --Macy's, Inc.

NATICK, Mass.-- --BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. today reported that sales for May 2009 decreased by 4.7% to $783.4 million, from $822.0 million in May 2008.

Lord & Taylor will close its store in Alexandria's struggling Landmark Mall, The Washington Post reported.

There were many positive returns this month when the top U.S. retail industry companies reported their same store sales figures.

Though we hear constant noise and chatter about Macy's possibly consolidating its Syracuse holdings -- maybe closing a store -- that's all noise and chatter.

ST. HELIER, Channel Islands-- --DHT Maritime, Inc. announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2009 earnings on Tuesday May 19, 2009, prior to market open, and will host a - CINCINNATI-- --The board of directors of Macy's, Inc.

Macy's, Inc. today reported a net loss of 21 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2009.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-- --Curis, Inc. , a drug development company seeking to develop next generation targeted small molecule drug candidates for cancer treatment, today announced that the - SYDNEY-- --Telesso Technologies Limited , a global healthcare company, announced today the FDA-approved guide wire-assisted peripheral IV catheter it is developing ...

Cincinnati's annual Fine Arts Fund campaign raised $11 million short of its $12 million goal but picked up another $1.1 million in special funding.

JPMorgan cut its rating of Macy's Inc., saying it is not likely to beat sales forecasts and still faces headwinds from its ongoing merchandising reorganization plan.

The three-day event will take place at the , September 21-23. Lundgren will speak September 22 at 11:30 a.m. During his keynote address, Lundgren is expected to speak about the power and effectiveness of multichannel integration - coordinating the offering of stores and online sites.

Macy's Inc. reported sharply declining sales in March, as massive job losses and a mercurial stock market caused wary consumers to hold off on most discretionary spending.

Major U.S. retail chains with stores in Colorado on Thursday mostly reported sales declines in March.

Macy's Inc. was downgraded to junk status by Moody's Investors Services Wednesday, which cited declining consumer spending and a large debt load.

This report provides a summary of individual company operating performance - RICHARDSON, Texas-- --Debt Settlement leader Credit Solutions marked its sixth anniversary today by taking stock of its achievements to date.

Macy's, Inc. today announced that it has recorded an estimated pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of approximately $5.4 billion in 2008.

The 22nd annual Women's Works Fine Arts Show, underway at the Old Court House Arts Center, is worth a look.

Macy's and the National Park Foundation will renew the partnership that raised more than $2.9 million in 2008 a ' marking the single-largest fundraising event for NPF.

Avenue, a plus-sized women's apparel brand owned by Redcats USA, has named Margo Trunley senior vice president and general merchandise manager.