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• Macy's to transform part of BR store into discount retailer; Opening in June Play Video

  February 28, 2018 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As Macy's works to fight the bleed of shoppers moving away from traditional shopping habits, the company's millennial-focused answer will open here this summer. Macy's announced wide-spread plans for its nascent store Backstage and told WBRZ previously, the first Louisiana location will open in Baton Rouge.... more »

• Macy's to close around 100 stores as profits decline

  August 11, 2016 9:26 AM

  Macy’s has announced plans to close around 15 percent of its department stores as the chain continues its efforts to adjust to shifting consumer preferences. There's no word yet concerning the Mall of Louisiana location because Macy’s has yet to disclose which specific stores will be closing, but most... more »

• Plans for Cortana anchor stores could include education, office space

  January 8, 2016 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The owners of Cortana Mall say they were "taken aback" by Macy's recent announcement to close the Cortana location, but say it will only give them a "greater opportunity to explore some larger concepts for the shopping center." Cortana Mall, located at the corner of Florida... more »

• Macy's closing Cortana location in coming weeks

  January 6, 2016 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Macy's will close its Cortana Mall location sometime in early 2016, the company announced Tuesday. The company said the closure is one of 40 that are happening or have already happened and will reduce expenses by $400 million. Earlier in the day, Macy's said sales fell... more »