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Macy's To Close 150 Stores, Prioritize Luxury Brands Macy's To Close 150 Stores, Prioritize Luxury Brands
Macy's To Close 150 Stores, Prioritize Luxury Brands Macy's plans to close about 30 percent of its remaining stores over the next three years. The 150 closures will be at underperforming locations, with 50 planned for this year, the retailer announced on Tuesday, Feb. 27, unveiling what it is calling "A Bold New Chapter" strategy designed to return Macy’s profitability.  "It challenges the status quo to create a more modern Macy’s, Inc.," Tony Spring, chief executive officer of the company said in a statement. "We are making the necessary moves to reinvigorate relationships with our customers through improved shopping experiences, releva…
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk.  In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Loss Prevention Officer At Macy's In Region Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Loss Prevention Officer At Macy's In Region
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Loss Prevention Officer At Macy's In Region A 30-year-old man is accused of shooting a Loss Prevention officer at a Connecticut Macy's. The victim was shot in the abdomen in Hartford County on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills, located at 194 Buckland Hills Drive in Manchester, the Manchester Police Department said.  The victim remains hospitalized as of the announcement from police. Authorities said Richard LaPlante, of Windsor, turned himself in to police on the night of Saturday, Aug. 20. Police said he was charged with:  Criminal attempted murder First-degree assault First-degree robbery Ca…
Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A man who was part of an elaborate “grab-and-go” theft scheme that targeted retailers throughout New England and the East Coast has been sentenced to prison time, federal officials announced. Hartford resident Jahliil Parrott, also known as “Stretch,” age 24, of Windsor, was sentenced by US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release “for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree,” US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced. Avery said that Parrott’s arrest and sentence came as part of "Operation American S…
Man Nabbed With Taser For Exposing Himself In Region, Police Say Man Nabbed With Taser For Exposing Himself In Region, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Taser For Exposing Himself In Region, Police Say A Connecticut man who was hit with a stun gun at a mall to keep him from fleeing from officers has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself at a nearby bus stop. The Hartford County incident took place in in Manchester around 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 12. Joseph Murrell, age 53, of Hartford, was arrested after police responded to a bus stop on Slater Street for an indecent exposure complaint, said Lt. Ryan Shea of the Manchester Police. Murrell was reported to have been exposing his genitals at the bus stop, Shea said. When officers arrived they learned Murrell had boarded a tr…
Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
Man From Region Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree. Andres Barclett, aka "Coolie", age 27, of Hartford, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 1, followed by two years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. This case stems from “Operation American Steal,” a long-term multi-agency investigation into numerous “grab and go” thefts from various retail fashion stores in Connecticut and nearby states," said Boyle.  A “grab-and-go” scheme is a type of theft where one or mor…
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to return this year with spectators and giant helium balloons. It will be on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. and televised on NBC. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying that public viewing will return in New York City for its 95th annual event. Last year, the parade was scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and turned into a made-for-television event.  “For our 95th celebration, we are delighted to return this cherished holiday tradition closer to its original form as we march down the streets of New York City an…
Look Who's Coming Back: Toys 'R' Us Will Be Making Comeback Inside Macy's Stores, Online Look Who's Coming Back: Toys 'R' Us Will Be Making Comeback Inside Macy's Stores, Online
Look Who's Coming Back: Toys 'R' Us Will Be Making Comeback Inside Macy's Stores, Online After closing its stores years ago, Toys "R" Us is set to make a comeback through a new partnership with Macy's. Shoppers will once again have the chance to browse the shelves for Toys "R" Us toys at shop-in-shops set to begin rolling out at more than 400 Macy's stores in 2022, according to an announcement from Macy's on Thursday, Aug. 19. The toys are also currently available on the Macy's website. Shoppers can search for products based on age, kind of toy, character and brand, Macy's said.  “As a Toys 'R' Us kid, I could not be more excited to bring this beloved brand that so many of o…
14-Year-Old Turns Himself In After Shooting At Danbury Mall 14-Year-Old Turns Himself In After Shooting At Danbury Mall
14-Year-Old Turns Himself In After Shooting At Danbury Mall A 14-year-old Fairfield County boy has turned himself in to police as being the shooter at an area mall that left a teenage girl shot in the chest. The shooting took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, near the entrance to Macy's at Danbury Fair Mall during a confrontation between two groups of teens, authorities said. One person, described as a tall, thin male with dreadlocks who may be in his early teens, took out a gun and fired a single shot, which struck the teenager, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said. As a result of the shooting, surrounding police agencies were reques…
Victim In CT Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say Victim In CT Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say
Victim In CT Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say A 15-year-old who was shot inside a Fairfield County mall was likely part of the altercation that took place between at least eight people with another group, according to authorities.  The teen, who remains unidentified, has been transferred to Connecticut Children's Hospital and is in stable condition, said Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour. Police had originally reported her age as 16. The shooting took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, near the entrance to Macy's at Danbury Fair Mall, Ridenhour said. One person, described as a tall, thin male with dreadlocks who may be…
Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting
Danbury Mall Placed On Lockdown After Girl Injured In Shooting Click here for an updated story: Victim In Danbury Mall Shooting May Have Been Involved In Melee, Police Say A teenage girl was injured after shots were fired during an incident at the Danbury Fair Mall overnight. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. The victim, a 16-year-old, suffered the gunshot wound to her upper chest and was described as being conscious and alert, according to Danbury Police. She was taken to Danbury Hospital. The incident happened near Macy's. The mall was immediately placed on lockdown as police officers cleared the building. Police sai…
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service
Curbside Pickup Options Skyrocket At Holyoke Mall As Restaurants, Retailers Expand Service After not being available for take-out during the pandemic, many Holyoke Mall restaurants and some retailers are now offering curbside pickup. The change reflects a shift as, statewide, Massachusetts reduces economic restrictions intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Jan. 25, Gov. Charlie Baker ended the state’s 9:30/10 p.m. business curfew and stay-home advisory. While there were some restaurants and retailers offering curbside pickup during the pandemic, the number of Holyoke Mall places providing this service has skyrocketed. Among the mall restaurants now offering curbsi…
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree 8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree Eight Connecticut people who allegedly went on a five-state, retail-stealing crime spree have been indicted on six charges the U.S. Attorney's Office Connecticut announced Thursday, Oct. 1. .The eight people accused of robbing multiple retailers using a grab-and-dash method are: Paige James, aka “Ishaya James,” 27, of Hartford Jahlil Parrott, aka “Stretch,” 23, of Windsor Andres Barclett aka “Coolie,” 26, of Hartford Aysia Ryan, 21, of Windsor William Tisdol, 20, of Hartford Jordan Braithwaite, 23, of New Britain Jezenia Miller, 21, of Hartford Tashanique Blizzard, 25, of Hartford. …