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7.29.2005

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If you love Kaufmann's, you've only got about a year left to love 'em. In fall 2006 all the Kaufmann's stores will undergo a name change.

The Akron-Canton area's six Kaufmann's department stores will be converted to the Macy's nameplate in the fall of 2006, Federated Department Stores announced Thursday.

Cincinnati-based Federated is buying May Department Stores Co., which includes Kaufmann's stores, in a deal made public in March. The $11 billion purchase is expected to receive government approval in the next few months. It will create the country's second-largest department store chain.

So what? It's a name change. They will still carry the same crap that my Grandma buys everyone for Christmas, right?

Kaufmann's shoppers should expect to see some changes beyond the marquee, company officials said.

Kaufmann's inventory will be eliminated in favor of Macy's merchandise mix, including the company's own private-label brands. Kaufmann's credit card holders will be sent Macy's charge cards, and all future mailings and offers will bear the Macy's name.

Oh no, Grammy's gonna be pissed.

The BJ :: Kaufmann's out in fall '06

(joe :: Better Bags)

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