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Macy's Slashes 7K Jobs

Job cuts, dividend reduction could save retailer $410M

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 2, 2009 12:50 PM CST

(AP) – Macy's said today it will cut 7,000 jobs, or 4% of its work force, and slash its dividend as it looks to lower expenses. The Cincinnati-based retailer says the reduction includes positions in offices, stores, and other locations. The cuts will include some unfilled...   Read full story »

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