A working life: the window dresser

The woman in charge of window displays at John Lewis Oxford Street has a clear mantra: get shoppers in the store and buying As lunchtime shoppers take shelter from the summer showers outside the front windows of John Lewis in London's crowded Oxford Street, only a few seem to have spotted the neat, black-clad figure under the glaring lights who is discreetly grappling with a naked male mannequin ...

Macy's, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of 35 Cents Per Diluted Share, Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance

CINCINNATI----Macy’s, Inc. today reported earnings of 35 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2010, ended July 31, 2010. This significant earnings increase over the second quarter of last year was driven by higher-than-expected sales, improved margins, a reduced expense rate and disciplined inventory management.