10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2012

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from    to

Commission file number: 1-13536

Incorporated in Delaware	I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
	13-3324058

7 West Seventh Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

(513) 579-7000

and

151 West 34th Street

New York, New York 10001

(212) 494-1602

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ý	Accelerated filer  o	Non-accelerated filer  o	Smaller reporting company  o
	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at May 25, 2012
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	413,149,189 shares

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(millions, except per share figures)

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Net sales	$	6,143		$	5,889
Cost of sales	(3,757		)	(3,586		)
Gross margin	2,386			2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,995		)	(1,973		)
Operating income	391			330
Interest expense	(113		)	(117		)
Interest income	1			1
Income before income taxes	279			214
Federal, state and local income tax expense	(98		)	(83		)
Net income	$	181		$	131
Basic earnings per share	$	.43		$	.31
Diluted earnings per share	$	.43		$	.30

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(millions)

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Net income	$	181	$	131
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax effect of $15 million and $9 million	23		13
Marketable securities, net of tax effect of $5 million	—		(10		)
Total other comprehensive income	23		3
Comprehensive income	$	204	$	134

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(millions)

	April 28, 2012		January 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,891	$	2,827	$	1,152
Receivables	277		368		225
Merchandise inventories	5,465		5,117		5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	400		465		378
Total Current Assets	8,033		8,777		6,914
Property and Equipment - net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6,159, $5,986 and $6,258	8,359		8,420		8,636
Goodwill	3,743		3,743		3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	589		598		628
Other Assets	553		557		496
Total Assets	$	21,277	$	22,095	$	20,417
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	313	$	1,103	$	741
Merchandise accounts payable	2,346		1,593		2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,225		2,788		2,071
Income taxes	104		371		68
Deferred income taxes	411		408		397
Total Current Liabilities	5,399		6,263		5,408
Long-Term Debt	6,644		6,655		6,343
Deferred Income Taxes	1,128		1,141		1,284
Other Liabilities	2,073		2,103		1,694
Shareholders’ Equity	6,033		5,933		5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	21,277	$	22,095	$	20,417

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(millions)

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	181		$	131
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	256			268
Stock-based compensation expense	21			16
Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt	(5		)	(4		)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in receivables	95			113
Increase in merchandise inventories	(348		)	(401		)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	61			(28		)
(Increase) decrease in other assets not separately identified	21			(2		)
Increase in merchandise accounts payable	720			655
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities not separately identified	(450		)	(415		)
Decrease in current income taxes	(267		)	(114		)
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes	(24		)	69
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities not separately identified	4			(221		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	265			67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(168		)	(61		)
Capitalized software	(46		)	(33		)
Disposition of property and equipment	23			4
Other, net	(11		)	26
Net cash used by investing activities	(202		)	(64		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	(795		)	(335		)
Dividends paid	(83		)	(21		)
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks	(16		)	10
Acquisition of treasury stock	(246		)	(2		)
Issuance of common stock	141			33
Net cash used by financing activities	(999		)	(315		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(936		)	(312		)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,827			1,464
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$	1,891		$	1,152
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	89		$	101
Interest received	1			1
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)	328			123

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MACY’S, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores and websites under two brands (Macy's and Bloomingdale's) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 850 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com.

A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 (the "2011 10-K"). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in the 2011 10-K.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.

The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.

Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 (which do not include the Christmas season) are not necessarily indicative of such results for the full fiscal year.

Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts for the most recent year.

The Company records income from credit operations as a reduction of Selling, General and Administrative expenses. Income from credit operations was $143 million and $100 million for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, respectively, which resulted primarily from improvement in actual and expected collection rates.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures," to result in common fair value measurements and disclosures between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments explain how to measure fair value. They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The amendments change the wording used to describe fair value measurement requirements and disclosures, but often do not result in a change in the application of current guidance. Certain amendments clarify the intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while certain other amendments change a principle or requirement for fair value measurement or disclosure. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-05, which amends ASC Topic 220, "Comprehensive Income," to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The updated guidance requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-12, which defers the requirement to present on the face of the financial statements items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income, while the FASB further deliberates this aspect of the proposal. The guidance is limited to the form and content of the financial statements and disclosures. The Company adopted this guidance, as amended, as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, which amends ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other." The guidance amends the impairment test for goodwill by allowing companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount and

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, which amends ASC Subtopic 210-20, "Offsetting." The guidance requires enhanced disclosures with improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (i) offset in accordance with current guidance or (ii) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. The guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures, and the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

2.    Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012					April 30, 2011
	Net Income				Shares	Net Income				Shares
	(millions, except per share data)
Net income and average number of shares outstanding	$	181			415.4	$	131			424.1
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans					1.7					1.0
	$	181			417.1	$	131			425.1
Basic earnings per share			$	.43				$	.31
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					7.2					4.9
	$	181			424.3	$	131			430.0
Diluted earnings per share			$	.43				$	.30

In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 8.3 million shares of common stock, 250,000 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.5 million shares of common stock were outstanding at April 28, 2012, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended April 28, 2012 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 24.6 million shares of common stock, 115,000 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.8 million shares of common stock were outstanding at April 30, 2011, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2011 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

3.    Financing Activities

On January 10, 2012, the Company issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% senior notes due 2022 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2042, the proceeds of which were used to retire indebtedness maturing during the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012.

On March 29, 2012, the Company redeemed the $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012, as allowed under the terms of the indenture. The price for the redemption was calculated pursuant to the indenture and resulted in the recognition of additional interest expense of approximately $4 million. By redeeming this debt early, the Company will save approximately $4 million of interest expense during 2012. In addition, the Company repaid $616 million of 5.35% senior notes due March 15, 2012 at maturity.

During the 13 weeks endedApril 30, 2011, the Company repaid $330 million of indebtedness at maturity.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
	(millions)
5.35% Senior notes due 2012	$	616	$	—
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012	173		—
6.625% Senior notes due 2011	—		330
9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021	2		2
9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021	1		1
Capital leases and other obligations	3		2
	$	795	$	335

During the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012, the Company repurchased 5,406,500 shares of its common stock pursuant to existing stock purchase authorizations at an approximate cost of $214 million. As of April 28, 2012, the Company had approximately $1,138 million of authorization remaining under its share repurchase program. The Company may continue or, from time to time, suspend repurchases of shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternate uses of capital and other factors.

4.    Benefit Plans

The Company has a funded defined benefit plan ("Pension Plan") and a defined contribution plan, which cover substantially all employees who work 1,000 hours or more in a year. Effective January 1, 2012, the Pension Plan was closed to new participants, with limited exceptions. The Company also has an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan, which provides benefits, for certain employees, in excess of qualified plan limitations. Effective January 2, 2012, the supplementary retirement plan was closed to new participants.

During the 13 weeks endedApril 30, 2011, the Company made a funding contribution to the Pension Plan of $225 million.

In addition, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits ("Postretirement Obligations"). Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary, but generally state that benefits are available to eligible employees who were hired prior to a certain date and retire after a certain age with specified years of service. Certain employees are subject to having such benefits modified or terminated.

In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" and the "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" (the "2010 Acts"). The 2010 Acts contain provisions which impact the accounting for postretirement obligations. Based on the analysis to date, the impact of the provisions in the 2010 Acts on the Company's postretirement obligations has not and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the 2010 Acts on the active and retiree benefit plans offered by the Company.

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MACY'S, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	(millions)
Pension Plan
Service cost	$	28		$	26
Interest cost	39			40
Expected return on assets	(63		)	(62		)
Recognition of net actuarial loss	35			21
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	39		$	25
Supplementary Retirement Plan
Service cost	$	2		$	1
Interest cost	8			9
Recognition of net actuarial loss	4			2
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	14		$	12
Postretirement Obligations
Service cost	$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3			4
Recognition of net actuarial gain	(1		)	(1		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
	$	2		$	3

5.    Fair Value Measurements

The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:

	April 28, 2012								April 30, 2011
			Fair Value Measurements								Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(millions)
Marketable equity and debt securities	$	76	$	—	$	76	$	—	$	65	$	—	$	65	$	—

On February 25, 2011, the Company sold its investment in The Knot, Inc. and unrecognized gains in accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified and recognized into Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, short-term debt, merchandise accounts payable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and long-term debt. With the exception of long-term debt, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair values of long-term debt, excluding capitalized leases, are estimated based on quoted market prices for publicly traded debt or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements, and are classified as level 3 measurements within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards.

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The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt:

	April 28, 2012						April 30, 2011
	Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(millions)
Long-term debt	$	6,399	$	6,609	$	7,312	$	6,081	$	6,314	$	6,416

6.    Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

Certain debt obligations of the Company, which constitute debt obligations of Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. ("Subsidiary Issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macy's, Inc. ("Parent"), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Parent. In the following condensed consolidating financial statements, "Other Subsidiaries" includes all other direct subsidiaries of Parent, including FDS Bank, West 34th Street Insurance Company (prior to a merger, known separately as Leadville Insurance Company and Snowdin Insurance Company), Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries Macy's Merchandising Group International, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group Procurement, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group (Hong Kong) Limited, and Macy's Merchandising Group International (Hong Kong) Limited. "Subsidiary Issuer" includes operating divisions and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer on an equity basis. The assets and liabilities and results of operations of the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer are also reflected in "Other Subsidiaries."

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of April 28, 2012, April 30, 2011 and January 28, 2012, the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 are presented on the following pages.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,520	$	36		$	335	$	—		$	1,891
Receivables	—		46			231		—			277
Merchandise inventories	—		2,840			2,625		—			5,465
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		89			311		—			400
Income taxes	43		—			—		(43		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,563		3,011			3,502		(43		)	8,033
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,736			3,623		—			8,359
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		145			444		—			589
Other Assets	4		70			479		—			553
Intercompany Receivable	1,398		—			2,754		(4,152		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,228		2,508			—		(5,736		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	310		$	3	$	—		$	313
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,106			1,240		—			2,346
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	120		871			1,234		—			2,225
Income taxes	—		18			129		(43		)	104
Deferred income taxes	—		313			98		—			411
Total Current Liabilities	120		2,618			2,704		(43		)	5,399
Long-Term Debt	—		6,619			25		—			6,644
Intercompany Payable	—		4,152			—		(4,152		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	7		341			780		—			1,128
Other Liabilities	33		795			1,245		—			2,073
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033		(740		)	6,476		(5,736		)	6,033
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	3,041		$	5,144		$	(2,042	)	$	6,143
Cost of sales	—			(1,956		)	(3,829		)	2,028			(3,757		)
Gross margin	—			1,085			1,315			(14		)	2,386
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,060		)	(947		)	14			(1,995		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	25			368			—			391
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	1			(113		)	—			—			(112		)
Intercompany	(1		)	(35		)	36			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	183			63			—			(246		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	181			(60		)	404			(246		)	279
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	—			35			(133		)	—			(98		)
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	204		$	(2	)	$	281		$	(279	)	$	204

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(183		)	(63		)	—			246			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	188			—			—			(188		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			118			138			—			256
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(104		)	85			(170		)	—			(189		)
Other, net	2			38			(23		)	—			17
Net cash provided by operating activities	84			153			216			(188		)	265
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(23		)	(168		)	—			(191		)
Other, net	—			—			(11		)	—			(11		)
Net cash used by investing activities	—			(23		)	(179		)	—			(202		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(794		)	(1		)	—			(795		)
Dividends paid	(83		)	—			(188		)	188			(83		)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock	(105		)	—			—			—			(105		)
Intercompany activity, net	(865		)	666			199			—			—
Other, net	(44		)	(4		)	32			—			(16		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(1,097		)	(132		)	42			188			(999		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,013		)	(2		)	79			—			(936		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,533			38			256			—			2,827
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,520		$	36		$	335		$	—		$	1,891

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	753	$	37		$	362	$	—		$	1,152
Receivables	—		35			190		—			225
Merchandise inventories	—		2,738			2,421		—			5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		94			284		—			378
Income taxes	4		—			—		(4		)	—
Total Current Assets	757		2,904			3,257		(4		)	6,914
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,908			3,728		—			8,636
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		176			452		—			628
Other Assets	4		80			412		—			496
Deferred Income Tax Assets	96		—			—		(96		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	2,045		—			2,564		(4,609		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	2,944		2,696			—		(5,640		)	—
Total Assets	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	738		$	3	$	—		$	741
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,015			1,116		—			2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	101		857			1,113		—			2,071
Income taxes	—		35			37		(4		)	68
Deferred income taxes	—		291			106		—			397
Total Current Liabilities	101		2,936			2,375		(4		)	5,408
Long-Term Debt	—		6,315			28		—			6,343
Intercompany Payable	—		4,609			—		(4,609		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—		506			874		(96		)	1,284
Other Liabilities	57		683			954		—			1,694
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,688		(970		)	6,610		(5,640		)	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,993		$	4,940		$	(2,044	)	$	5,889
Cost of sales	—			(1,923		)	(3,693		)	2,030			(3,586		)
Gross margin	—			1,070			1,247			(14		)	2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,105		)	(880		)	14			(1,973		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(35		)	367			—			330
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	—			(116		)	—			—			(116		)
Intercompany	—			(50		)	50			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	132			92			—			(224		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	130			(109		)	417			(224		)	214
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	1			56			(140		)	—			(83		)
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	134		$	(50	)	$	282		$	(232	)	$	134

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(132		)	(92		)	—			224			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	100			—			—			(100		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			129			139			—			268
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(33		)	76			(233		)	—			(190		)
Other, net	(73		)	38			(107		)	—			(142		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(7		)	98			76			(100		)	67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(16		)	(74		)	—			(90		)
Other, net	—			37			(11		)	—			26
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	—			21			(85		)	—			(64		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(335		)	—			—			(335		)
Dividends paid	(21		)	—			(100		)	100			(21		)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired	31			—			—			—			31
Intercompany activity, net	(381		)	214			167			—			—
Other, net	(43		)	(2		)	55			—			10
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(414		)	(123		)	122			100			(315		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(421		)	(4		)	113			—			(312		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,174			41			249			—			1,464
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	753		$	37		$	362		$	—		$	1,152

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,533	$	38		$	256	$	—		$	2,827
Receivables	—		58			310		—			368
Merchandise inventories	—		2,722			2,395		—			5,117
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		152			313		—			465
Total Current Assets	2,533		2,970			3,274		—			8,777
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,827			3,593		—			8,420
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		153			445		—			598
Other Assets	4		73			480		—			557
Intercompany Receivable	520		—			2,963		(3,483		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,210		2,435			—		(5,645		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	1,099		$	4	$	—		$	1,103
Merchandise accounts payable	—		731			862		—			1,593
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	248		1,103			1,437		—			2,788
Income taxes	46		29			296		—			371
Deferred income taxes	—		314			94		—			408
Total Current Liabilities	294		3,276			2,693		—			6,263
Long-Term Debt	—		6,630			25		—			6,655
Intercompany Payable	—		3,483			—		(3,483		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	4		351			786		—			1,141
Other Liabilities	36		771			1,296		—			2,103
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,933		(738		)	6,383		(5,645		)	5,933
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

For purposes of the following discussion, all references to "first quarter of 2012" and "first quarter of 2011" are to the Company's 13-week fiscal periods ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, respectively.

The Company is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores and websites under two brands (Macy's and Bloomingdale's) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 850 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com.

The Company is focused on three key strategies for continued growth in sales, earnings and cash flow in the years ahead: (i) maximizing the My Macy's localization initiative; (ii) driving the omnichannel business; and (iii) embracing customer centricity, including engaging customers on the selling floor through the MAGIC selling program.

The My Macy's localization initiative was developed with the goal of accelerating sales growth in existing locations by ensuring that core customers surrounding each Macy's store find merchandise assortments, size ranges, marketing programs and shopping experiences that are custom-tailored to their needs. My Macy's has concentrated more management talent in local markets, effectively reducing the "span of control" over local stores; created new positions in the field to work with planning and buying executives in helping to understand and act on the merchandise needs of local customers; and empowered locally based executives to make more and better decisions. Also as part of the My Macy's transformation, the Company's Macy's branded stores were reorganized in a unified operating structure with division central office organizations eliminated. This has reduced central office and administrative expense, eliminated duplication, sharpened execution, and helped the Company to make decisions faster and partner more effectively with its suppliers and business partners.

The Company's omnichannel strategy allows customers to shop seamlessly in stores, online and via mobile devices.

Macy's MAGIC selling program is an approach to customer engagement that helps Macy's to better understand the needs of customers, as well as to provide options and advice. This comprehensive training and coaching program is designed to improve the in-store shopping experience.

In 2010, the Company piloted a new Bloomingdale's Outlet store concept. Bloomingdale's Outlet stores are each approximately 25,000 square feet and offer a range of apparel and accessories, including women's ready-to-wear, men's, children's, women's shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry, handbags and intimate apparel.

During the first quarter of 2011 the Company re-opened one Macy's store that had been closed in 2010 due to flood damage. During the first quarter of 2012 the Company opened two new Macy's stores. The Company intends to open five new Bloomingdale's Outlet stores during the remainder of fiscal 2012.

The Company's operations are impacted by competitive pressures from department stores, specialty stores, mass merchandisers, Internet websites and all other retail channels. The Company's operations are also impacted by general consumer spending levels, including the impact of general economic conditions, consumer disposable income levels, consumer confidence levels, the availability, cost and level of consumer debt, the costs of basic necessities and other goods and the effects of weather or natural disasters and other factors over which the Company has little or no control.

In recent years, consumer spending levels have been affected to varying degrees by a number of factors, including substantial declines in the level of general economic activity and real estate and investment values, substantial increases in consumer pessimism, unemployment and the costs of basic necessities, and a significant tightening of consumer credit. These factors have affected to varying degrees the amount of funds that consumers are willing and able to spend for discretionary purchases, including purchases of some of the merchandise offered by the Company.

The effects of economic conditions have been, and may continue to be, experienced differently, or at different times, in the various geographic regions in which the Company operates, in relation to the different types of merchandise that the Company offers for sale, or in relation to the Company's Macy's-branded and Bloomingdale's-branded operations. All economic conditions, however, ultimately affect the Company's overall operations. As of the date of this report, based on its assessment of current and anticipated market conditions and its recent performance, the Company is assuming that its comparable store sales in 2012 will increase approximately 3.7% from 2011 levels.

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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report, as well as the financial and other information included in the 2011 10-K. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company's actual results could materially differ from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this report (particularly in "Forward-Looking Statements" and in the 2011 10-K (particularly in "Risk Factors").

Results of Operations

Comparison of the 13 Weeks Ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011

Net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $181 million, compared to net income of $131 million for the first quarter of 2011, reflecting the benefits of the key strategies at Macy's and Bloomingdale's.

Net sales for the first quarter of 2012 totaled $6,143 million, compared to net sales of $5,889 million for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $254 million or 4.3%, reflecting strength in both Macy's and Bloomingdale's and in store as well as online. On a comparable store basis, net sales for the first quarter of 2012 were up 4.4% compared to the first quarter of 2011. Sales from the Company's Internet businesses in the first quarter of 2012 increased 33.7% compared to the first quarter of 2011 and positively affected the Company's first quarter of 2012 comparable store sales by 1.5%. The Company continues to benefit from the successful execution of the My Macy's localization strategy. Geographically, sales in the first quarter of 2012 were strongest in the southern regions, including Florida, Texas and Hawaii. Sales of the Company's private label brands continued to be strong in the first quarter of 2012. By family of business, sales in the first quarter of 2012 were strongest in men's, center core (including watches, handbags, cosmetics and shoes) and home. Sales in the first quarter of 2012 were less strong in the junior business. The Company calculates comparable store sales as sales from stores in operation throughout 2011 and 2012 and Internet sales. Stores undergoing remodeling, expansion or relocation remain in the comparable store sales calculation unless the store is closed for a significant period of time. Definitions and calculations of comparable store sales differ among companies in the retail industry.

Cost of sales was $3,757 million or 61.2% of net sales for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $3,586 million or 60.9% of net sales for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $171 million. The cost of sales rate as a percent to net sales was higher in the first quarter of 2012, as compared to the first quarter of 2011, primarily due to the growth of the omnichannel businesses and the resulting impact of free shipping. The valuation of merchandise inventories on the last-in, first-out basis did not impact cost of sales in either period.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $1,995 million or 32.4% of net sales for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $1,973 million or 33.5% of net sales for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $22 million. The SG&A rate as a percent of net sales was 110 basis points lower in the first quarter of 2012, as compared to the first quarter of 2011, reflecting increased net sales and higher income from credit operations. SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2012 were impacted by higher selling costs as a result of stronger sales, higher pension and supplementary retirement plan expense, and greater investments in the Company's omnichannel operations, partially offset by higher income from credit operations and lower depreciation and amortization expense. SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2011 included the $12 million gain on the sale of the investment in The Knot, Inc. Income from credit operations was $143 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $100 million in the first quarter of 2011. While the Company expects to experience continued improvement in collection rates in the near term, the rate of improvement in income from credit operations is not expected to be as significant in future periods and is anticipated to be lower in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Net interest expense was $112 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $116 million for the first quarter of 2011, a decrease of $4 million. Net interest expense for the first quarter of 2012 benefited from lower levels of borrowings as compared to the first quarter of 2011. Net interest expense for the first quarter of 2012 included approximately $4 million relating to the early redemption on March 29, 2012 of $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012.

The Company's effective tax rate of 34.9% for the first quarter of 2012 and 38.8% for the first quarter of 2011 differ from the federal income tax statutory rate of 35%, and on a comparative basis, principally because of the effect of state and local income taxes, including the settlement of various tax issues and tax examinations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's principal sources of liquidity are cash from operations, cash on hand and the credit facility described below.

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2012 was $265 million, compared to $67 million provided in the first quarter of 2011, reflecting higher net income in the first quarter of 2012 and a $225 million pension contribution in the first quarter of 2011.

Net cash used by investing activities was $202 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to net cash used by investing activities of $64 million for the first quarter of 2011. Investing activities for the first quarter of 2012 include purchases of property and equipment totaling $168 million and capitalized software of $46 million, compared to purchases of property and equipment totaling $61 million and capitalized software of $33 million for the first quarter of 2011. Purchases of property and equipment during the first quarter of 2012 includes the purchase of two parcels of the Macy's flagship Union Square location in San Francisco. As a result of this purchase, the Company's budgeted capital expenditures for 2012 will increase to approximately $950 million. This purchase was funded through the proceeds in a qualified escrow account from the sale of store leases related to the 2006 divestiture of Lord & Taylor and other closed stores.

Net cash used by the Company for all financing activities was $999 million for the first quarter of 2012, including $246 million for the acquisition of the Company's common stock under its share repurchase program and to cover employee tax liabilities related to stock plan activity, the repayment of $795 million of debt and the payment of $83 million of cash dividends, partially offset by $141 million of proceeds, primarily related to the exercise of stock options, and a decrease in outstanding checks of $16 million. The debt repaid during the first quarter of 2012 includes $616 million of 5.35% senior notes due March 15, 2012 paid at maturity and the early redemption on March 29, 2012 of $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased 5,406,500 shares of its common stock pursuant to existing stock purchase authorizations at an approximate cost of $214 million. As of April 28, 2012, the Company had approximately $1,138 million of authorization remaining under its share repurchase program. The Company may continue or, from time to time, suspend repurchases of shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternate uses of capital and other factors.

On March 29, 2012, the Company redeemed the $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012, as allowed under the terms of the indenture. The price for the redemption was calculated pursuant to the indenture and resulted in the recognition of additional interest expense of approximately $4 million. By redeeming this debt early, the Company will save approximately $4 million of interest expense during 2012.

Net cash used by the Company for all financing activities was $315 million for the first quarter of 2011, including the repayment of $335 million of debt and the payment of $21 million of cash dividends, partially offset by $33 million of proceeds, primarily related to the exercise of stock options, and an increase in outstanding checks of $10 million. The debt repaid during the first quarter of 2011 included $330 million of 6.625% senior notes due April 1, 2011. During the first quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased no shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program.

The Company entered into a credit agreement with certain financial institutions on June 20, 2011 providing for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million (which amount may be increased to $1,750 million at the option of the Company, subject to the willingness of existing or new lenders to provide commitments for such additional financing) outstanding at any particular time. This agreement is set to expire June 20, 2015. As of April 28, 2012 and throughout all of the first quarter of 2012, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its credit agreement.

The credit agreement requires the Company to maintain a specified interest coverage ratio for the latest four quarters of no less than 3.25 and a specified leverage ratio as of and for the latest four quarters of no more than 3.75. The Company's interest coverage ratio for the first quarter of 2012 was 7.67 and its leverage ratio at April 28, 2012 was 1.92, in each case as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement.

On May 18, 2012, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share on its common stock, payable July 2, 2012 to Macy's shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2012.

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Management believes that, with respect to the Company's current operations, cash on hand and funds from operations, together with its credit facility and other capital resources, will be sufficient to cover the Company's reasonably foreseeable working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements and other cash requirements in both the near term and over the longer term. The Company's ability to generate funds from operations may be affected by numerous factors, including general economic conditions and levels of consumer confidence and demand; however, the Company expects to be able to manage its working capital levels and capital expenditure amounts so as to maintain sufficient levels of liquidity. To the extent that the Company's cash balances from time to time exceed amounts that are needed to fund its immediate liquidity requirements, the Company will consider alternative uses of some or all of such excess cash. Such alternative uses may include, among others, the redemption or repurchase of debt, equity or other securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and the funding of pension related obligations. Depending upon its actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, conditions in the capital markets and other factors, the Company will from time to time consider the issuance of debt or other securities, or other possible capital markets transactions, for the purpose of raising capital which could be used to refinance current indebtedness or for other corporate purposes including the redemption or repurchase of debt, equity or other securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and the funding of pension related obligations.

The Company intends from time to time to consider additional acquisitions of, and investments in, retail businesses and other complementary assets and companies. Acquisition transactions, if any, are expected to be financed from one or more of the following sources: cash on hand, cash from operations, borrowings under existing or new credit facilities and the issuance of long-term debt or other securities, including common stock.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have carried out, as of April 28, 2012, with the participation of the Company's management, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports the Company files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

On October 3, 2007, Ebrahim Shanehchian, an alleged participant in the Macy's, Inc. Profit Sharing 401(k) Investment Plan (now known as the Macy's, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan) (the "401(k) Plan"), filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on behalf of persons who participated in the 401(k) Plan and The May Department Stores Company Profit Sharing Plan (the "May Plan") between February 27, 2005 and the present. The lawsuit has been conditionally certified as a class action. The complaint alleges that the Company, as well as members of the Company's board of directors and certain members of senior management, breached various fiduciary duties owed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") to participants in the 401(k) Plan and the May Plan, by making false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations and prospects in relation to the integration of the acquired May operations, resulting in supposed "artificial inflation" of the Company's stock price and "imprudent investment" by the 401(k) Plan and the May Plan in Macy's stock. The plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount of compensatory damages and costs. The Company believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to contest it vigorously.

The Company and its subsidiaries are also involved in various proceedings that are incidental to the normal course of their businesses. As of the date of this report, the Company does not expect that any of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors described in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 as filed with the SEC.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table provides information regarding the Company's purchases of Common Stock during the first quarter of 2012.

	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price per Share ($)	Number of Shares Purchased under Program (1)	Open Authorization Remaining (1)($)
	(thousands)		(thousands)	(millions)
January 29, 2012 – February 25, 2012	1,238	36.99	—	1,352
February 26, 2012 – March 31, 2012	3,115	39.20	3,084	1,231
April 1, 2012 – April 28, 2012	2,323	40.00	2,323	1,138
	6,676	39.07	5,407

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(1) Commencing in January 2000, the Company's board of directors has from time to time approved authorizations to purchase, in the aggregate, up to $10,500 million of Common Stock. All authorizations are cumulative and do not have an expiration date. As of April 28, 2012, $1,138 million of authorization remained unused. The Company may continue, discontinue or resume purchases of Common Stock under these or possible future authorizations in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at any time and from time to time without prior notice.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not Applicable.

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Item 5. Other Information.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report and other reports, statements and information previously or subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") contain or may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon the beliefs and assumptions of, and on information available to, the management of the Company at the time such statements are made. The following are or may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: (i) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "expect," "future," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "think," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof, and (ii) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties relating to:

• the possible invalidity of the underlying beliefs and assumptions;

• competitive pressures from department and specialty stores, general merchandise stores, manufacturers' outlets, off-price and discount stores, and all other retail channels, including the Internet, mail-order catalogs and television;

• general consumer-spending levels, including the impact of general economic conditions, consumer disposable income levels, consumer confidence levels, the availability, cost and level of consumer debt, the costs of basic necessities and other goods and the effects of the weather or natural disasters;

• conditions to, or changes in the timing of, proposed transactions and changes in expected synergies, cost savings and non-recurring charges;

• possible changes or developments in social, economic, business, industry, market, legal and regulatory circumstances and conditions;

• possible actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties, including customers, suppliers, business partners, competitors and legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities and officials;

• changes in relationships with vendors and other product and service providers;

• currency, interest and exchange rates and other capital market, economic and geo-political conditions;

• severe weather, natural disasters and changes in weather patterns;

• possible outbreaks of epidemic or pandemic diseases;

• the potential impact of national and international security concerns on the retail environment, including any possible military action, terrorist attacks or other hostilities;

• the possible inability of the Company's manufacturers to deliver products in a timely manner or meet the Company's quality standards;

• the Company's reliance on foreign sources of production, including risks related to the disruption of imports by labor disputes, regional health pandemics, and regional political and economic conditions;

• duties, taxes, other charges and quotas on imports; and

• possible systems failures and/or security breaches, including, any security breach that results in the theft, transfer or unauthorized disclosure of customer, employee or company information, or the failure to comply with various laws applicable to the Company in the event of such a breach.

In addition to any risks and uncertainties specifically identified in the text surrounding such forward-looking statements, the statements in the immediately preceding sentence and the statements under captions such as "Risk Factors" and "Special Considerations" in reports, statements and information filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time constitute cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual amounts, results, events and circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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MACY'S, INC.

Item 6. Exhibits.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.2	Certification by Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
101**	The following financial statements from Macy's, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 28, 2012, filed on June 4, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail.

___________________

** As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

MACY’S, INC.
By:	/s/    DENNIS J. BRODERICK
	Dennis J. Broderick Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
By:	/s/    JOEL A. BELSKY
	Joel A. Belsky Executive Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: June 4, 2012

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION
I, Terry J. Lundgren, certify that:
	1	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Macy's, Inc.;
	2	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
	3	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
	4	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
		a.	designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
		b.	designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
		c.	evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

		d.	disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
	5	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
		a.	all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
		b.	any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
June 4, 2012				/s/ Terry J. Lundgren____
				Terry J. Lundgren
				Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION
I, Karen M. Hoguet, certify that:
	1	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Macy's, Inc.;
	2	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
	3	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
	4	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
		a.	designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
		b.	designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
		c.	evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

		d.	disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
	5	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
		a.	all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
		b.	any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
June 4, 2012				/s/ Karen M. Hoguet______
				Karen M. Hoguet
				Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection with the filing of the Form 10-Q of Macy's, Inc. (the "Company") for the fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies that, to his knowledge:
	1	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
	2	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
Dated:  June 4, 2012
			/s/ Terry J. Lundgren__
			Name: Terry J. Lundgren
			Title: Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in connection with the filing of the Form 10-Q of Macy's, Inc. (the "Company") for the fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies that, to her knowledge:
	1	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
	2	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
Dated:  June 4, 2012
			/s/ Karen M. Hoguet__________
			Name: Karen M. Hoguet
			Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Pension Contributions		$ 225
Pension Plan [Member]
Service cost	28	26
Interest cost	39	40
Expected return on assets	(63)	(62)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	35	21
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	39	25
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Service cost	2	1
Interest cost	8	9
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	4	2
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	14	12
Amount Recognized In Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	3	4
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(1)	(1)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	$ 2	$ 3

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012					April 30, 2011
	Net Income				Shares	Net Income				Shares
	(millions, except per share data)
Net income and average number of shares outstanding	$	181			415.4	$	131			424.1
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans					1.7					1.0
	$	181			417.1	$	131			425.1
Basic earnings per share			$	.43				$	.31
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					7.2					4.9
	$	181			424.3	$	131			430.0
Diluted earnings per share			$	.43				$	.30

In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 8.3 million shares of common stock, 250,000 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.5 million shares of common stock were outstanding at April 28, 2012, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended April 28, 2012 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 24.6 million shares of common stock, 115,000 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.8 million shares of common stock were outstanding at April 30, 2011, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended April 30, 2011 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net sales	$ 6,143	$ 5,889
Cost of sales	(3,757)	(3,586)
Gross margin	2,386	2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,995)	(1,973)
Operating income (loss)	391	330
Interest (expense) income, net
External	(112)	(116)
Intercompany	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	279	214
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	(98)	(83)
Net income (loss)	181	131
Comprehensive income (loss)	204	134
Parent
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0
Gross margin	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2)	(2)
Operating income (loss)	(2)	(2)
Interest (expense) income, net
External	1	0
Intercompany	(1)	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	183	132
Income (loss) before income taxes	181	130
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	0	1
Net income (loss)	181	131
Comprehensive income (loss)	204	134
Subsidiary Issuer
Net sales	3,041	2,993
Cost of sales	(1,956)	(1,923)
Gross margin	1,085	1,070
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,060)	(1,105)
Operating income (loss)	25	(35)
Interest (expense) income, net
External	(113)	(116)
Intercompany	(35)	(50)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	63	92
Income (loss) before income taxes	(60)	(109)
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	35	56
Net income (loss)	(25)	(53)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	(50)
Other Subsidiaries
Net sales	5,144	4,940
Cost of sales	(3,829)	(3,693)
Gross margin	1,315	1,247
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(947)	(880)
Operating income (loss)	368	367
Interest (expense) income, net
External	0	0
Intercompany	36	50
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	404	417
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	(133)	(140)
Net income (loss)	271	277
Comprehensive income (loss)	281	282
Consolidating Adjustments
Net sales	(2,042)	(2,044)
Cost of sales	2,028	2,030
Gross margin	(14)	(14)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14	14
Operating income (loss)	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net
External	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(246)	(224)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(246)	(224)
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	0	0
Net income (loss)	(246)	(224)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (279)	$ (232)

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,891	$ 2,827	$ 1,152	$ 1,464
Receivables	277	368	225
Merchandise inventories	5,465	5,117	5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	400	465	378
Income taxes	0		0
Total Current Assets	8,033	8,777	6,914
Property and Equipment - net	8,359	8,420	8,636
Goodwill	3,743	3,743	3,743
Other Intangible Assets - net	589	598	628
Other Assets	553	557	496
Deferred Income Tax Assets			0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Total Assets	21,277	22,095	20,417
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	313	1,103	741
Merchandise accounts payable	2,346	1,593	2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,225	2,788	2,071
Income taxes	104	371	68
Deferred income taxes	411	408	397
Total Current Liabilities	5,399	6,263	5,408
Long-Term Debt	6,644	6,655	6,343
Intercompany Payable	0	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	1,128	1,141	1,284
Other Liabilities	2,073	2,103	1,694
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033	5,933	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	21,277	22,095	20,417
Parent
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,520	2,533	753	1,174
Receivables	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	0
Income taxes	43		4
Total Current Assets	1,563	2,533	757
Property and Equipment - net	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0	0
Other Assets	4	4	4
Deferred Income Tax Assets			96
Intercompany Receivable	1,398	520	2,045
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,228	3,210	2,944
Total Assets	6,193	6,267	5,846
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	120	248	101
Income taxes	0	46	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	120	294	101
Long-Term Debt	0	0	0
Intercompany Payable	0	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	7	4	0
Other Liabilities	33	36	57
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033	5,933	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	6,193	6,267	5,846
Subsidiary Issuer
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	36	38	37	41
Receivables	46	58	35
Merchandise inventories	2,840	2,722	2,738
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	89	152	94
Income taxes	0		0
Total Current Assets	3,011	2,970	2,904
Property and Equipment - net	4,736	4,827	4,908
Goodwill	3,315	3,315	3,315
Other Intangible Assets - net	145	153	176
Other Assets	70	73	80
Deferred Income Tax Assets			0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	2,508	2,435	2,696
Total Assets	13,785	13,773	14,079
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	310	1,099	738
Merchandise accounts payable	1,106	731	1,015
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	871	1,103	857
Income taxes	18	29	35
Deferred income taxes	313	314	291
Total Current Liabilities	2,618	3,276	2,936
Long-Term Debt	6,619	6,630	6,315
Intercompany Payable	4,152	3,483	4,609
Deferred Income Taxes	341	351	506
Other Liabilities	795	771	683
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	(740)	(738)	(970)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	13,785	13,773	14,079
Other Subsidiaries
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	335	256	362	249
Receivables	231	310	190
Merchandise inventories	2,625	2,395	2,421
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	311	313	284
Income taxes	0		0
Total Current Assets	3,502	3,274	3,257
Property and Equipment - net	3,623	3,593	3,728
Goodwill	428	428	428
Other Intangible Assets - net	444	445	452
Other Assets	479	480	412
Deferred Income Tax Assets			0
Intercompany Receivable	2,754	2,963	2,564
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Total Assets	11,230	11,183	10,841
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	3	4	3
Merchandise accounts payable	1,240	862	1,116
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,234	1,437	1,113
Income taxes	129	296	37
Deferred income taxes	98	94	106
Total Current Liabilities	2,704	2,693	2,375
Long-Term Debt	25	25	28
Intercompany Payable	0	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	780	786	874
Other Liabilities	1,245	1,296	954
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,476	6,383	6,610
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	11,230	11,183	10,841
Consolidating Adjustments
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	0
Income taxes	(43)		(4)
Total Current Assets	(43)	0	(4)
Property and Equipment - net	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0	0
Other Assets	0	0	0
Deferred Income Tax Assets			(96)
Intercompany Receivable	(4,152)	(3,483)	(4,609)
Investment in Subsidiaries	(5,736)	(5,645)	(5,640)
Total Assets	(9,931)	(9,128)	(10,349)
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0	0
Income taxes	(43)	0	(4)
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	(43)	0	(4)
Long-Term Debt	0	0	0
Intercompany Payable	(4,152)	(3,483)	(4,609)
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	(96)
Other Liabilities	0	0	0
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	(5,736)	(5,645)	(5,640)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ (9,931)	$ (9,128)	$ (10,349)

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 181	$ 131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	256	268
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(189)	(190)
Other, net	17	(142)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	265	67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	(191)	(90)
Other, net	(11)	26
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(202)	(64)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	(795)	(335)
Dividends paid	(83)	(21)
(Common stock acquired) net of Issuance of common stock	(105)	31
Intercompany activity, net	0	0
Other, net	(16)	10
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(999)	(315)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(936)	(312)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,827	1,464
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,891	1,152
Parent
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	181	131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(183)	(132)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	188	100
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(104)	(33)
Other, net	2	(73)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	84	(7)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	0	0
Dividends paid	(83)	(21)
(Common stock acquired) net of Issuance of common stock	(105)	31
Intercompany activity, net	(865)	(381)
Other, net	(44)	(43)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(1,097)	(414)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,013)	(421)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,533	1,174
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,520	753
Subsidiary Issuer
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	(25)	(53)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(63)	(92)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	118	129
(Increase) decrease in working capital	85	76
Other, net	38	38
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	153	98
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	(23)	(16)
Other, net	0	37
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(23)	21
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	(794)	(335)
Dividends paid	0	0
(Common stock acquired) net of Issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	666	214
Other, net	(4)	(2)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(132)	(123)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2)	(4)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	38	41
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	36	37
Other Subsidiaries
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	271	277
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	138	139
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(170)	(233)
Other, net	(23)	(107)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	216	76
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	(168)	(74)
Other, net	(11)	(11)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(179)	(85)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	(1)	0
Dividends paid	(188)	(100)
(Common stock acquired) net of Issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	199	167
Other, net	32	55
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	42	122
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	79	113
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	256	249
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	335	362
Consolidating Adjustments
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	(246)	(224)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	246	224
Dividends received from subsidiaries	(188)	(100)
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
(Increase) decrease in working capital	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(188)	(100)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	0	0
Dividends paid	188	100
(Common stock acquired) net of Issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	188	100
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$ 0	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores and websites under two brands (Macy's and Bloomingdale's) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 850 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com.

A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 (the "2011 10-K"). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in the 2011 10-K.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.

The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.

Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 (which do not include the Christmas season) are not necessarily indicative of such results for the full fiscal year.

Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts for the most recent year.

The Company records income from credit operations as a reduction of Selling, General and Administrative expenses. Income from credit operations was $143 million and $100 million for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, respectively, which resulted primarily from improvement in actual and expected collection rates.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures," to result in common fair value measurements and disclosures between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments explain how to measure fair value. They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The amendments change the wording used to describe fair value measurement requirements and disclosures, but often do not result in a change in the application of current guidance. Certain amendments clarify the intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while certain other amendments change a principle or requirement for fair value measurement or disclosure. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-05, which amends ASC Topic 220, "Comprehensive Income," to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The updated guidance requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-12, which defers the requirement to present on the face of the financial statements items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income, while the FASB further deliberates this aspect of the proposal. The guidance is limited to the form and content of the financial statements and disclosures. The Company adopted this guidance, as amended, as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, which amends ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other." The guidance amends the impairment test for goodwill by allowing companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount and whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, which amends ASC Subtopic 210-20, "Offsetting." The guidance requires enhanced disclosures with improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (i) offset in accordance with current guidance or (ii) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. The guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures, and the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 6,143	$ 5,889
Cost of sales	(3,757)	(3,586)
Gross margin	2,386	2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,995)	(1,973)
Operating income (loss)	391	330
Interest expense	(113)	(117)
Interest income	1	1
Income (loss) before income taxes	279	214
Federal, state and local income tax expense	(98)	(83)
Net income (loss)	$ 181	$ 131
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.31
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.30

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 6,159	$ 5,986	$ 6,258

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Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 181	$ 131
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, basic	181	131
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, diluted	$ 181	$ 131
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.31
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.30
Average number of shares issued, basic	415.4	424.1
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans	1.7	1.0
Average number of shares outstanding, basic	417.1	425.1
Effect of dilutive securities-stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units	7.2	4.9
Average number of shares outstanding, diluted	424.3	430.0

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Financing Activities (Detail Of Debt Repayments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Debt repaid	$ 795	$ 335
5.35% Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	616	0
8.0% Senior Debentures Due 2012 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	173	0
6.625% Senior Notes Due 2011 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	0	330
9.5% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	2	2
9.75% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	1	1
Capital Lease and Other Long-Term Obligations [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	$ 3	$ 2

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 181	$ 131
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	256	268
Stock-based compensation expense	21	16
Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt	(5)	(4)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in receivables	95	113
Increase in merchandise inventories	(348)	(401)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	61	(28)
(Increase) decrease in other assets not separately identified	21	(2)
Increase in merchandise accounts payable	720	655
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities not separately identified	(450)	(415)
Decrease in current income taxes	(267)	(114)
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes	(24)	69
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities not separately identified	4	(221)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	265	67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(168)	(61)
Capitalized software	(46)	(33)
Disposition of property and equipment	23	4
Other, net	(11)	26
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(202)	(64)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	(795)	(335)
Dividends paid	(83)	(21)
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks	(16)	10
Acquisition of treasury stock	(246)	(2)
Issuance of common stock	141	33
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(999)	(315)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(936)	(312)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,827	1,464
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,891	1,152
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	89	101
Interest received	1	1
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)	$ 328	$ 123

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 181	$ 131
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax effect	23	13
Marketable securities, net of tax effect	0	(10)
Total other comprehensive income	23	3
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 204	$ 134

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Benefit Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

The actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	(millions)
Pension Plan
Service cost	$	28		$	26
Interest cost	39			40
Expected return on assets	(63		)	(62		)
Recognition of net actuarial loss	35			21
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	39		$	25
Supplementary Retirement Plan
Service cost	$	2		$	1
Interest cost	8			9
Recognition of net actuarial loss	4			2
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	14		$	12
Postretirement Obligations
Service cost	$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3			4
Recognition of net actuarial gain	(1		)	(1		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
	$	2		$	3

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	May 25, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Apr. 28, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	M
Entity Registrant Name	Macy's, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000794367
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		413,149,189

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]

Fair Value of Plan Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:

	April 28, 2012								April 30, 2011
			Fair Value Measurements								Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(millions)
Marketable equity and debt securities	$	76	$	—	$	76	$	—	$	65	$	—	$	65	$	—

Estimated Fair Values of Company's Long Term Debt

The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt:

	April 28, 2012						April 30, 2011
	Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(millions)
Long-term debt	$	6,399	$	6,609	$	7,312	$	6,081	$	6,314	$	6,416

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Tax effect of post employment and postretirement benefit plans	$ 15	$ 9
Tax effect of marketable securities		$ 5

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:

	April 28, 2012								April 30, 2011
			Fair Value Measurements								Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(millions)
Marketable equity and debt securities	$	76	$	—	$	76	$	—	$	65	$	—	$	65	$	—

On February 25, 2011, the Company sold its investment in The Knot, Inc. and unrecognized gains in accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified and recognized into Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, short-term debt, merchandise accounts payable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and long-term debt. With the exception of long-term debt, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair values of long-term debt, excluding capitalized leases, are estimated based on quoted market prices for publicly traded debt or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements, and are classified as level 3 measurements within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards.

The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt:

	April 28, 2012						April 30, 2011
	Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Notional Amount		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(millions)
Long-term debt	$	6,399	$	6,609	$	7,312	$	6,081	$	6,314	$	6,416

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Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans

The Company has a funded defined benefit plan ("Pension Plan") and a defined contribution plan, which cover substantially all employees who work 1,000 hours or more in a year. Effective January 1, 2012, the Pension Plan was closed to new participants, with limited exceptions. The Company also has an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan, which provides benefits, for certain employees, in excess of qualified plan limitations. Effective January 2, 2012, the supplementary retirement plan was closed to new participants.

During the 13 weeks endedApril 30, 2011, the Company made a funding contribution to the Pension Plan of $225 million.

In addition, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits ("Postretirement Obligations"). Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary, but generally state that benefits are available to eligible employees who were hired prior to a certain date and retire after a certain age with specified years of service. Certain employees are subject to having such benefits modified or terminated.

In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" and the "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" (the "2010 Acts"). The 2010 Acts contain provisions which impact the accounting for postretirement obligations. Based on the analysis to date, the impact of the provisions in the 2010 Acts on the Company's postretirement obligations has not and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the 2010 Acts on the active and retiree benefit plans offered by the Company.

The actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	(millions)
Pension Plan
Service cost	$	28		$	26
Interest cost	39			40
Expected return on assets	(63		)	(62		)
Recognition of net actuarial loss	35			21
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	39		$	25
Supplementary Retirement Plan
Service cost	$	2		$	1
Interest cost	8			9
Recognition of net actuarial loss	4			2
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
	$	14		$	12
Postretirement Obligations
Service cost	$	—		$	—
Interest cost	3			4
Recognition of net actuarial gain	(1		)	(1		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
	$	2		$	3

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Financing Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 10, 2012 3.875% Senior notes due 2022 [Member]	Jan. 10, 2012 5.125% Senior debentures due 2042 [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 8.0% Senior Debentures Due 2012 [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 8.0% Senior Debentures Due 2012 [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 5.35% Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 5.35% Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Debt Issued, Face Amount				$ 550	$ 250
Debt Issued, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				3.875%	5.125%	8.00%		5.35%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(4)
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount						173	0	616	0
Expected Interest Expense Savings			4
Amount Of Outstanding Debt Repaid At Maturity		330
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	5,406,500
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	214
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 1,138

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,533	$	38		$	256	$	—		$	2,827
Receivables	—		58			310		—			368
Merchandise inventories	—		2,722			2,395		—			5,117
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		152			313		—			465
Total Current Assets	2,533		2,970			3,274		—			8,777
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,827			3,593		—			8,420
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		153			445		—			598
Other Assets	4		73			480		—			557
Intercompany Receivable	520		—			2,963		(3,483		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,210		2,435			—		(5,645		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	1,099		$	4	$	—		$	1,103
Merchandise accounts payable	—		731			862		—			1,593
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	248		1,103			1,437		—			2,788
Income taxes	46		29			296		—			371
Deferred income taxes	—		314			94		—			408
Total Current Liabilities	294		3,276			2,693		—			6,263
Long-Term Debt	—		6,630			25		—			6,655
Intercompany Payable	—		3,483			—		(3,483		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	4		351			786		—			1,141
Other Liabilities	36		771			1,296		—			2,103
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,933		(738		)	6,383		(5,645		)	5,933
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,520	$	36		$	335	$	—		$	1,891
Receivables	—		46			231		—			277
Merchandise inventories	—		2,840			2,625		—			5,465
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		89			311		—			400
Income taxes	43		—			—		(43		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,563		3,011			3,502		(43		)	8,033
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,736			3,623		—			8,359
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		145			444		—			589
Other Assets	4		70			479		—			553
Intercompany Receivable	1,398		—			2,754		(4,152		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,228		2,508			—		(5,736		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	310		$	3	$	—		$	313
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,106			1,240		—			2,346
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	120		871			1,234		—			2,225
Income taxes	—		18			129		(43		)	104
Deferred income taxes	—		313			98		—			411
Total Current Liabilities	120		2,618			2,704		(43		)	5,399
Long-Term Debt	—		6,619			25		—			6,644
Intercompany Payable	—		4,152			—		(4,152		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	7		341			780		—			1,128
Other Liabilities	33		795			1,245		—			2,073
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033		(740		)	6,476		(5,736		)	6,033
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	753	$	37		$	362	$	—		$	1,152
Receivables	—		35			190		—			225
Merchandise inventories	—		2,738			2,421		—			5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		94			284		—			378
Income taxes	4		—			—		(4		)	—
Total Current Assets	757		2,904			3,257		(4		)	6,914
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,908			3,728		—			8,636
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		176			452		—			628
Other Assets	4		80			412		—			496
Deferred Income Tax Assets	96		—			—		(96		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	2,045		—			2,564		(4,609		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	2,944		2,696			—		(5,640		)	—
Total Assets	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	738		$	3	$	—		$	741
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,015			1,116		—			2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	101		857			1,113		—			2,071
Income taxes	—		35			37		(4		)	68
Deferred income taxes	—		291			106		—			397
Total Current Liabilities	101		2,936			2,375		(4		)	5,408
Long-Term Debt	—		6,315			28		—			6,343
Intercompany Payable	—		4,609			—		(4,609		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—		506			874		(96		)	1,284
Other Liabilities	57		683			954		—			1,694
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,688		(970		)	6,610		(5,640		)	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,993		$	4,940		$	(2,044	)	$	5,889
Cost of sales	—			(1,923		)	(3,693		)	2,030			(3,586		)
Gross margin	—			1,070			1,247			(14		)	2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,105		)	(880		)	14			(1,973		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(35		)	367			—			330
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	—			(116		)	—			—			(116		)
Intercompany	—			(50		)	50			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	132			92			—			(224		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	130			(109		)	417			(224		)	214
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	1			56			(140		)	—			(83		)
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	134		$	(50	)	$	282		$	(232	)	$	134

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	3,041		$	5,144		$	(2,042	)	$	6,143
Cost of sales	—			(1,956		)	(3,829		)	2,028			(3,757		)
Gross margin	—			1,085			1,315			(14		)	2,386
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,060		)	(947		)	14			(1,995		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	25			368			—			391
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	1			(113		)	—			—			(112		)
Intercompany	(1		)	(35		)	36			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	183			63			—			(246		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	181			(60		)	404			(246		)	279
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	—			35			(133		)	—			(98		)
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	204		$	(2	)	$	281		$	(279	)	$	204

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(183		)	(63		)	—			246			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	188			—			—			(188		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			118			138			—			256
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(104		)	85			(170		)	—			(189		)
Other, net	2			38			(23		)	—			17
Net cash provided by operating activities	84			153			216			(188		)	265
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(23		)	(168		)	—			(191		)
Other, net	—			—			(11		)	—			(11		)
Net cash used by investing activities	—			(23		)	(179		)	—			(202		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(794		)	(1		)	—			(795		)
Dividends paid	(83		)	—			(188		)	188			(83		)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock	(105		)	—			—			—			(105		)
Intercompany activity, net	(865		)	666			199			—			—
Other, net	(44		)	(4		)	32			—			(16		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(1,097		)	(132		)	42			188			(999		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,013		)	(2		)	79			—			(936		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,533			38			256			—			2,827
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,520		$	36		$	335		$	—		$	1,891

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(132		)	(92		)	—			224			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	100			—			—			(100		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			129			139			—			268
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(33		)	76			(233		)	—			(190		)
Other, net	(73		)	38			(107		)	—			(142		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(7		)	98			76			(100		)	67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(16		)	(74		)	—			(90		)
Other, net	—			37			(11		)	—			26
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	—			21			(85		)	—			(64		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(335		)	—			—			(335		)
Dividends paid	(21		)	—			(100		)	100			(21		)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired	31			—			—			—			31
Intercompany activity, net	(381		)	214			167			—			—
Other, net	(43		)	(2		)	55			—			10
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(414		)	(123		)	122			100			(315		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(421		)	(4		)	113			—			(312		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,174			41			249			—			1,464
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	753		$	37		$	362		$	—		$	1,152

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012					April 30, 2011
	Net Income				Shares	Net Income				Shares
	(millions, except per share data)
Net income and average number of shares outstanding	$	181			415.4	$	131			424.1
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans					1.7					1.0
	$	181			417.1	$	131			425.1
Basic earnings per share			$	.43				$	.31
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					7.2					4.9
	$	181			424.3	$	131			430.0
Diluted earnings per share			$	.43				$	.30

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

    Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

Certain debt obligations of the Company, which constitute debt obligations of Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. ("Subsidiary Issuer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macy's, Inc. ("Parent"), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Parent. In the following condensed consolidating financial statements, "Other Subsidiaries" includes all other direct subsidiaries of Parent, including FDS Bank, West 34th Street Insurance Company (prior to a merger, known separately as Leadville Insurance Company and Snowdin Insurance Company), Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries Macy's Merchandising Group International, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group Procurement, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group (Hong Kong) Limited, and Macy's Merchandising Group International (Hong Kong) Limited. "Subsidiary Issuer" includes operating divisions and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer on an equity basis. The assets and liabilities and results of operations of the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer are also reflected in "Other Subsidiaries."

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of April 28, 2012, April 30, 2011 and January 28, 2012, the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 are presented on the following pages.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,520	$	36		$	335	$	—		$	1,891
Receivables	—		46			231		—			277
Merchandise inventories	—		2,840			2,625		—			5,465
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		89			311		—			400
Income taxes	43		—			—		(43		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,563		3,011			3,502		(43		)	8,033
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,736			3,623		—			8,359
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		145			444		—			589
Other Assets	4		70			479		—			553
Intercompany Receivable	1,398		—			2,754		(4,152		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,228		2,508			—		(5,736		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	310		$	3	$	—		$	313
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,106			1,240		—			2,346
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	120		871			1,234		—			2,225
Income taxes	—		18			129		(43		)	104
Deferred income taxes	—		313			98		—			411
Total Current Liabilities	120		2,618			2,704		(43		)	5,399
Long-Term Debt	—		6,619			25		—			6,644
Intercompany Payable	—		4,152			—		(4,152		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	7		341			780		—			1,128
Other Liabilities	33		795			1,245		—			2,073
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033		(740		)	6,476		(5,736		)	6,033
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,193	$	13,785		$	11,230	$	(9,931	)	$	21,277

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	3,041		$	5,144		$	(2,042	)	$	6,143
Cost of sales	—			(1,956		)	(3,829		)	2,028			(3,757		)
Gross margin	—			1,085			1,315			(14		)	2,386
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,060		)	(947		)	14			(1,995		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	25			368			—			391
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	1			(113		)	—			—			(112		)
Intercompany	(1		)	(35		)	36			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	183			63			—			(246		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	181			(60		)	404			(246		)	279
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	—			35			(133		)	—			(98		)
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	204		$	(2	)	$	281		$	(279	)	$	204

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	181		$	(25	)	$	271		$	(246	)	$	181
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(183		)	(63		)	—			246			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	188			—			—			(188		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			118			138			—			256
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(104		)	85			(170		)	—			(189		)
Other, net	2			38			(23		)	—			17
Net cash provided by operating activities	84			153			216			(188		)	265
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(23		)	(168		)	—			(191		)
Other, net	—			—			(11		)	—			(11		)
Net cash used by investing activities	—			(23		)	(179		)	—			(202		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(794		)	(1		)	—			(795		)
Dividends paid	(83		)	—			(188		)	188			(83		)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock	(105		)	—			—			—			(105		)
Intercompany activity, net	(865		)	666			199			—			—
Other, net	(44		)	(4		)	32			—			(16		)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(1,097		)	(132		)	42			188			(999		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,013		)	(2		)	79			—			(936		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,533			38			256			—			2,827
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,520		$	36		$	335		$	—		$	1,891

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	753	$	37		$	362	$	—		$	1,152
Receivables	—		35			190		—			225
Merchandise inventories	—		2,738			2,421		—			5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		94			284		—			378
Income taxes	4		—			—		(4		)	—
Total Current Assets	757		2,904			3,257		(4		)	6,914
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,908			3,728		—			8,636
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		176			452		—			628
Other Assets	4		80			412		—			496
Deferred Income Tax Assets	96		—			—		(96		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	2,045		—			2,564		(4,609		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	2,944		2,696			—		(5,640		)	—
Total Assets	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	738		$	3	$	—		$	741
Merchandise accounts payable	—		1,015			1,116		—			2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	101		857			1,113		—			2,071
Income taxes	—		35			37		(4		)	68
Deferred income taxes	—		291			106		—			397
Total Current Liabilities	101		2,936			2,375		(4		)	5,408
Long-Term Debt	—		6,315			28		—			6,343
Intercompany Payable	—		4,609			—		(4,609		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—		506			874		(96		)	1,284
Other Liabilities	57		683			954		—			1,694
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,688		(970		)	6,610		(5,640		)	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	5,846	$	14,079		$	10,841	$	(10,349	)	$	20,417

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,993		$	4,940		$	(2,044	)	$	5,889
Cost of sales	—			(1,923		)	(3,693		)	2,030			(3,586		)
Gross margin	—			1,070			1,247			(14		)	2,303
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,105		)	(880		)	14			(1,973		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(35		)	367			—			330
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	—			(116		)	—			—			(116		)
Intercompany	—			(50		)	50			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	132			92			—			(224		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	130			(109		)	417			(224		)	214
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	1			56			(140		)	—			(83		)
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	134		$	(50	)	$	282		$	(232	)	$	134

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For the 13 Weeks EndedApril 30, 2011

(millions)

	Parent			Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	131		$	(53	)	$	277		$	(224	)	$	131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(132		)	(92		)	—			224			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	100			—			—			(100		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			129			139			—			268
(Increase) decrease in working capital	(33		)	76			(233		)	—			(190		)
Other, net	(73		)	38			(107		)	—			(142		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(7		)	98			76			(100		)	67
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(16		)	(74		)	—			(90		)
Other, net	—			37			(11		)	—			26
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	—			21			(85		)	—			(64		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(335		)	—			—			(335		)
Dividends paid	(21		)	—			(100		)	100			(21		)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired	31			—			—			—			31
Intercompany activity, net	(381		)	214			167			—			—
Other, net	(43		)	(2		)	55			—			10
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	(414		)	(123		)	122			100			(315		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(421		)	(4		)	113			—			(312		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,174			41			249			—			1,464
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	753		$	37		$	362		$	—		$	1,152

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 28, 2012

(millions)

	Parent		Subsidiary Issuer			Other Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,533	$	38		$	256	$	—		$	2,827
Receivables	—		58			310		—			368
Merchandise inventories	—		2,722			2,395		—			5,117
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		152			313		—			465
Total Current Assets	2,533		2,970			3,274		—			8,777
Property and Equipment – net	—		4,827			3,593		—			8,420
Goodwill	—		3,315			428		—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—		153			445		—			598
Other Assets	4		73			480		—			557
Intercompany Receivable	520		—			2,963		(3,483		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,210		2,435			—		(5,645		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	1,099		$	4	$	—		$	1,103
Merchandise accounts payable	—		731			862		—			1,593
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	248		1,103			1,437		—			2,788
Income taxes	46		29			296		—			371
Deferred income taxes	—		314			94		—			408
Total Current Liabilities	294		3,276			2,693		—			6,263
Long-Term Debt	—		6,630			25		—			6,655
Intercompany Payable	—		3,483			—		(3,483		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	4		351			786		—			1,141
Other Liabilities	36		771			1,296		—			2,103
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,933		(738		)	6,383		(5,645		)	5,933
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,267	$	13,773		$	11,183	$	(9,128	)	$	22,095

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations

Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores and websites under two brands (Macy's and Bloomingdale's) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 850 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com.

Use Of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.

The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts for the most recent year.

Receivables, Credit Card, Third Party Intermediaries, Arrangements, Description

The Company records income from credit operations as a reduction of Selling, General and Administrative expenses. Income from credit operations was $143 million and $100 million for the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, respectively, which resulted primarily from improvement in actual and expected collection rates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Policy Text Block

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures," to result in common fair value measurements and disclosures between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments explain how to measure fair value. They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The amendments change the wording used to describe fair value measurement requirements and disclosures, but often do not result in a change in the application of current guidance. Certain amendments clarify the intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while certain other amendments change a principle or requirement for fair value measurement or disclosure. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-05, which amends ASC Topic 220, "Comprehensive Income," to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The updated guidance requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity be presented either as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-12, which defers the requirement to present on the face of the financial statements items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income, while the FASB further deliberates this aspect of the proposal. The guidance is limited to the form and content of the financial statements and disclosures. The Company adopted this guidance, as amended, as of January 29, 2012, and adoption did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, which amends ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other." The guidance amends the impairment test for goodwill by allowing companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount and whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2012, and adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, which amends ASC Subtopic 210-20, "Offsetting." The guidance requires enhanced disclosures with improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (i) offset in accordance with current guidance or (ii) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. The guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures, and the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Financing Activities Financing Activites (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]

Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
	(millions)
5.35% Senior notes due 2012	$	616	$	—
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012	173		—
6.625% Senior notes due 2011	—		330
9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021	2		2
9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021	1		1
Capital leases and other obligations	3		2
	$	795	$	335

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Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Stock Options [Member]
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	8,300,000	24,600,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	250,000	115,000
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	2,500,000	1,800,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Marketable equity and debt securities	$ 76	$ 65
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	0	0
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	76	65
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	$ 0	$ 0

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,891	$ 2,827	$ 1,152	$ 1,464
Receivables	277	368	225
Merchandise inventories	5,465	5,117	5,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	400	465	378
Total Current Assets	8,033	8,777	6,914
Property and Equipment - net	8,359	8,420	8,636
Goodwill	3,743	3,743	3,743
Other Intangible Assets - net	589	598	628
Other Assets	553	557	496
Total Assets	21,277	22,095	20,417
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	313	1,103	741
Merchandise accounts payable	2,346	1,593	2,131
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,225	2,788	2,071
Income taxes	104	371	68
Deferred income taxes	411	408	397
Total Current Liabilities	5,399	6,263	5,408
Long-Term Debt	6,644	6,655	6,343
Deferred Income Taxes	1,128	1,141	1,284
Other Liabilities	2,073	2,103	1,694
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,033	5,933	5,688
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 21,277	$ 22,095	$ 20,417

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Financing Activities

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Financing Activities [Abstract]

Financing Activities

Financing Activities

On January 10, 2012, the Company issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% senior notes due 2022 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2042, the proceeds of which were used to retire indebtedness maturing during the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012.

On March 29, 2012, the Company redeemed the $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012, as allowed under the terms of the indenture. The price for the redemption was calculated pursuant to the indenture and resulted in the recognition of additional interest expense of approximately $4 million. By redeeming this debt early, the Company will save approximately $4 million of interest expense during 2012. In addition, the Company repaid $616 million of 5.35% senior notes due March 15, 2012 at maturity.

During the 13 weeks endedApril 30, 2011, the Company repaid $330 million of indebtedness at maturity.

The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
	(millions)
5.35% Senior notes due 2012	$	616	$	—
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012	173		—
6.625% Senior notes due 2011	—		330
9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021	2		2
9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021	1		1
Capital leases and other obligations	3		2
	$	795	$	335

During the 13 weeks endedApril 28, 2012, the Company repurchased 5,406,500 shares of its common stock pursuant to existing stock purchase authorizations at an approximate cost of $214 million. As of April 28, 2012, the Company had approximately $1,138 million of authorization remaining under its share repurchase program. The Company may continue or, from time to time, suspend repurchases of shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternate uses of capital and other factors.

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Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Value Of Company Long Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Notional Amount
Long-term debt	$ 6,399	$ 6,081
Carrying Amount
Long-term debt	6,609	6,314
Fair Value
Long-term debt	$ 7,312	$ 6,416

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 stores	Apr. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of Stores	850
Number of states in which entity operates	45
Net Earnings from Credit Operations	$ 143	$ 100