Activist investors urge Macy's to create a real estate unit among other changes to boost stock
- Activist investor Barington Capital revealed Monday it has a position in Macy's and wants the company to cut spending, explore selling its luxury brands and take a hard look at its real estate portfolio.
- Barington urged Macy's to cut capital expenditures from 4% of sales to 1.5% to 2%, repurchase at least $2 billion in shares in the next three years, and create an 'internal real estate subsidiary' to maximize returns.
- Macy's expressed confidence in its 'Bold New Chapter' turnaround, saying it would release details on its progress with its Q3 results, expected some time this week.
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