📉 Macy’s to Close 150 Stores and Adjust Prices Amid Trade Tariff Impact 🇺🇸📊

U.S. retail giant Macy’s has announced a strategic transformation in response to rising costs caused by tariffs on imports from China, initially introduced during Donald Trump’s administration. The plan includes the closure of 150 stores by 2027 and targeted price increases across select product lines.

🏬 Under the “Bold New Chapter” restructuring plan, Macy’s will streamline operations and focus on 350 key locations, while reducing exposure to low-performing stores. About 20% of the company’s inventory originates from China, making it vulnerable to import taxes that once peaked at 145%, now reduced to 30%.

💡 In an effort to protect margins and adapt to shifting economic conditions, Macy’s is renegotiating supplier contracts, canceling some orders, and delaying others.

🛍️ Macy’s joins other major brands such as Walmart, Sony, Ford, Mattel, and Adidas, all of which are adjusting prices in response to increased supply chain costs. E-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu have also raised prices.

📊 Key Takeaways:

Tariffs may reduce Macy’s 2025 EPS by $0.10–$0.25.

Q1 revenue reached $4.6B, surpassing expectations but down from $4.85B YoY.

Bloomingdale’s (+3.8%) and Bluemercury (+1.5%) saw growth, while Macy’s brand sales declined by 2.1%.

📌 What This Means:

The economic ripple effects of U.S.-China trade tensions are prompting broad changes in sourcing, pricing, and retail presence. As companies absorb or pass on rising costs, consumers may face fewer choices and higher prices.

🔎 Will these adjustments reshape long-term consumer behavior and the U.S. retail landscape?

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