American department store giant Macy's has announced plans to slash¹ over 10-thousand jobs and close 68 stores due to slow sales growth and disappointing holiday shopping numbers.

 

美国梅西百货公司宣布，由于销售增长缓慢和节假日消费数量低迷，该公司计划削减10000个工作岗位关闭68家商场。

 

The retailer² says sales at its established stores fell 2.1 percent in November and December compared to the same period last year.

 

The 68 store closures are part of the 100 closures it announced in August.

 

The company says it plans to invest some of its savings³ in growing its digital business.

 

It also plans to make more investments into China in the future.

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