Some of the country's largest retailers, including Target Corp. and Macy's Inc., on Thursday filed a lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa, rejecting a settlement reached last year over alleged fee-fixing.
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Donald Trump appears to be taking the Scientology route by suing the living crap out of anyone who disses him. This time it’s the man behind the petition asking to have Trump’s line of menswear pulled from Macy’s.
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Just before Santa Claus boarded his Macy’s rock-star tour bus, the jolly old man took a break from his busy holiday schedule of making toys and listening to children’s requests for gifts to talk about what the holidays mean to him and why he helps out with organizations such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The Macy’s “Believe” campaign helps the organization grant seriously ill children wishes.What brings you joy during the holidays?
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The giant Christmas tree in Union Square is extra green this year — so green that it’s artificial.
The evergreen that dazzles holiday shoppers was not cut down in a forest. Instead, the 83-foot Southern beauty that Macy’s bought came from a company in Georgia. Assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle, the faux fir will be the star of Macy’s 22nd annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight.
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Ozzy Oguz and daughter Denise take a moment to look at one of the kittens up for adoption that are being displayed at Macy’s. The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is partnering with Macy’s for the 25th straight year to help kittens and puppies get adopted. Last year, about 300 animals were adopted through the holiday program.
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Macy’s Passport presents Glamorama: Friday’s fashion-themed benefit at the Orpheum Theatre featured performances by Bruno Mars and Far East Movement; designs by Armani Jeans, Calvin Klein, Papi, Tommy Girl, Kenneth Cole and Tracy Reese; and an after-party at the Asian Art Museum. Proceeds go to groups helping people with HIV and AIDS; this year’s beneficiaries include the AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, the Glide Foundation, Macy’s Passport Fund and Youth Health Forums.
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Jessica Simpson and her fiance, former 49er Eric Johnson, traveled to the foggy shores of San Francisco during the weekend on some serious business: fashion.
Promoting the launch of her ready-to-wear collection, Simpson held a meet-and-greet with fans at Macy's in Union Square on Saturday.
Scroll down to see a video of Jessica Simpson's visit to Macy's.
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Fashion’s Night Out: Fine retailers — including Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman-Marcus and Gump’s — participated in the international event, which was established in 2009 to boost the fashion industry during the recession. Giveaways and celebrity appearances were part of the fun across The City on Thursday.
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Opera Ball pre-party: San Francisco Opera patrons Julie Coplon and Bob Capan opened their home last week to celebrate this year’s Opera Ball, “An Evening in the Forbidden City,” to be held in connection with the 89th season-opening production of Puccini’s “Turandot” on Sept. 9 at the War Memorial Opera House.
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Spring is here, and Macy’s Annual Flower Show can’t be far behind. The oldest of Macy’s Flower Shows, at the Union Square store, celebrates its 65th anniversary with a two-week extravaganza that begins Sunday. The theme, Tower of Flowers, elevates blooms to a whole new level.
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