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Jeff Gennette: An Enduring, Challenging and Triumphant Macy’s Inc. Career

"Be customer-obsessed. All aspects of customers need to be brought to the fore. You have to ruthlessly…

WWD to Honor Van Noten, Gennette, Chloé, On, Puig, Agbobly and More

The WWD Honors ceremony will take place Oct. 24, during the WWD CEO Summit at Cipriani South Street in…

Father’s Day Lunch Draws Record Crowd, Raises $1.9 Million

The event honored Jeff Gennette and his husband Geoff Welch, actor Matthew Broderick and Yankees broadcaster…

Macy’s Jeff Gennette Named a Father of the Year

The department store's CEO will be honored along with his husband, Geoff Welch, actor Matthew Broderick and…

Macy’s Jeff Gennette Sets Retirement Date; Tony Spring Moving Up

Chairman and CEO Gennette will retire in February; Spring has become Macy's Inc.'s president and CEO-elect…

After a Tough Q4 and Year Ahead, Macy’s Eyes Long-term Gains

The retailer expects initiatives in private brands and personalization and expansion in off-mall formats…

Jeff Gennette’s Thumbs-up on Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

One of the nation's few openly gay CEOs said he was heartened by the passage of legislation in the Senate.

Macy’s CEO Pay Tops $11 Million

Jeff Gennette's salary fell with COVID-19 pullbacks, but his incentive pay and stock awards made up for the…

Macy’s Playbook Through COVID-19

Macy's Jeff Gennette believes managing through the pandemic required speed, scrappiness and making painful…

Macy’s Game Plan: A Year of Transition, Then Back to Growth

Critical to reviving Macy's fortunes is improving the ready-to-wear business.

Macy’s Sees Up to $550 Million in Productivity Push

The retailer is looking to save big bucks over the next few years by working smarter, testing self-checkout…

Macy’s Jeff Gennette on Pride, Diversity and Inclusion

Gennette, one of big retail's few openly gay ceo's, talks to WWD about the importance of "bringing your whole…

Jeff Gennette: Macy’s $12.7 Million Man

He became chief executive of the department store chain in March 2017.

Macy’s Jeff Gennette Talks Beauty at CEW Luncheon

Macy's is focusing on digital, including mobile — which is now a billion-dollar business.

Shoptalk 2018: Macy’s Jeff Gennette Keeps Laser Focus on Customer

The momentum with the department store's North Star Strategy to reset the business continues into 2018, but…