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R.H. Macy opened his first "fancy dry goods" store in New York City in 1858. By 1924, the department store's location at Herald Square was declared the "World's Largest Store." That same year, an annual tradition started: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
R.H. Macy opened his first "fancy dry goods" store in New York City in 1858. By 1924, the department store's location at Herald Square was declared the "World's Largest Store." That same year, an annual tradition started: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Suncoast High teacher comes up short in bid for Teacher of the Year
Orlando SentinelMegan Marie Allen, a Tampa elementary school teacher, was named Florida's top teacher Thursday night in Orlando. With Allen's win, Marilynn Pedek, a chemistry teacher at Suncoast High in Riviera Beach, did not get the honor of being named the state's top...Tags: Universal CityWalk, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Elementary Schools, Orange County (Florida), Teaching and Learning
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Major chain stores report large sales drops
Unseasonal weather and lingering financial and job worries hurt retailers last month, with several major chains reporting hefty sales decreases. Apparel sellers in particular suffered, despite some strong figures from discount chains. With consumer...Tags: JC Penney Company Inc., Kohl's Corporation, Economic Indicator, American Apparel, Abercrombie & Fitch Company
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Weak retail sales worrisome for fall
Tribune NewspapersLingering job and financial worries meant summer shopping sprees were put on hold for many consumers last month, leading to worse-than-expected sales declines at many of the largest U.S. retailers and raising fears that the back-to-school shopping...Tags: JC Penney Company Inc., American Apparel, Goldman Sachs, Ross Stores Incorporated, Abercrombie & Fitch Company
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Tours around town
Bastille Day cruise: Celebrate the French holiday on the Chicago River with lunch of French fare and a presentation on the role of the French community in Chicago's history, architecture and culture. Noon Tue.; $40. Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises, Navy...Tags: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Armed Forces, Pablo Picasso, Defense, Daniel Burnham
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Too-big box spring stuck in living room
Her old mattress and box spring fit up the stairs just fine, so when Kathy Sexton bought a new set from Macy's in March, it never crossed her mind that there might be a problem. The mattress was a cinch, but as Sexton watched the Macy's deliverymen tilt,...Tags: Skokie
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Putting more fight in Towson pep song
John Miliauskas had watched so much change at Towson University that he finally came to a conclusion about the university band's most-played piece. "It was OK," the band director said of Towson's fight song, played at football games and student rallies....Tags: Music, Colleges and Universities, Towson University, New York, Thanksgiving
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June's retail sales, dampened by rain and job worries, cast shadow over back-to-school season
AP Retail WriterNEW YORK (AP) — After yet another weak month, retailers are preparing to fight for their share of crucial back-to-school shopping. But they may have to keep discounting to keep consumers coming in, given escalating job uncertainty. Particularly...Tags: JC Penney Company Inc., Consumers, Business Enterprises, Goldman Sachs, Ross Stores Incorporated
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3 from Md. to compete on Bravo's 'Top Chef'
Chefs from Maryland are finally getting the recognition they deserve - at least as far as reality TV is concerned. The 17 contestants on the next season of Bravo's popular Top Chef include three from the Old Line State. Jesse Sandlin, 30, has been...Tags: Mount Vernon, Greenbrier, Dining and Drinking, Maryland, Television Industry
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Culinary Things To Do the week of July 9
Wine tastings/varied: The Best Cellar, 1408 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors, offers tastings at 8 tonight through Saturday night. Cost is $15. Reservations: 954-630-8020. Cooking demo/salad: Macy's Men's & Home Store Aventura, 19535 Biscayne Blvd., will...Tags: Wilton Manors, Dining and Drinking, Fort Lauderdale, Beverage Industry, Schools
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NYC fireworks set fly higher _ and over Hudson
An expanded July Fourth fireworks show is set to light up the skies off Manhattan _ and a different slice of New York City than usual will get the view. Saturday's Macy's-sponsored show is moving back to the Hudson River, instead of the East River,...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), New Jersey, Hudson River
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Fireworks light up Jones Beach
NEWSDAY STAFFBeachgoers seeking sun and a prime view of the fireworks jammed Jones Beach State Park yesterday. By midmorning the Field 6 parking lot was full, and the sand was packed with people reveling in the balmy weather after June's damp chill. "Jones Beach...Tags: Jones Beach State Park
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