Macy's Launches Designer Collaboration with Emmy Winner Molly Rogers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4 days ago
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Macy's announces its latest designer collaboration with its On 34th brand, designed with Emmy Award-winning costume designer, Molly Rogers. Renowned for dressing iconic New York City characters across film and television, including "Sex and the City," "The Devil Wears Prada," "Ugly Betty," "And Just Like That ..." and, most recently, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Rogers brings her expertise in blending fashion and entertainment to this collection. The On 34th & Molly Rogers collection reimagines Rogers' most memorable looks throughout her career, with each piece featuring signature details like unexpected prints, layered scarves, graphics, color blocking and other hidden treasures. The collection is now available at select Macy's stores, on Macys.com and through the Macy's app.
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Analyst Views on M
Wall Street analysts forecast M stock price to rise
12 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 19.230
Low
8.00
Averages
21.33
High
27.00
Current: 19.230
Low
8.00
Averages
21.33
High
27.00
About M
Macy's, Inc. is an omni-channel retail company. The Company operates stores, websites and mobile applications under three brands, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, which sell a range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and kids'), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company has stores in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Its operations are conducted through Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Macy's small format, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's The Outlet, Bloomie's, and Bluemercury. In addition, Bloomingdale's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Al Zahra, Kuwait are operated under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia. The principal private label brands offered by the Company include Alfani, And Now This, Aqua, Bar III, Cerulean 6, Charter Club, Club Room, Epic Threads, first impressions, Giani Bernini, Holiday Lane, Home Design, Hotel Collection, Hudson Park, Ideology, I-N-C, jenni, JM Collection, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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