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Macy’s increased holiday promos but limited discounts to protect margins

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Macy’s reported better-than-expected revenues for the holiday quarter as it ramped up promotions to turn merchandise and reduce inventory. The department store retailer discounted merchandise but remained mindful of its profit margins. “[We] took strategic markdowns and intentionally did not chase unprofitable sales,” said CEO Jeff Gennette.

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