10.01.12
• Macy’s Inc.’s net income rose nearly 16% to $279 million, while sales in the second quarter rose 3% on a comparable store basis to $6.12 billion.
“We were pleased with our spring season results, and they came on top of exceptionally strong spring season performances in each of the past two years. This indicates that our business continues to have forward momentum, even with challenges that include a soft economy, lower spending by international tourists and temporary disruptions associated with the major remodeling of our Herald Square flagship store in New York City which was initiated in March,” said Terry J. Lundgren, Macy’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.