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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended
January 28, 2012
 
Commission File Number:
January 29, 2011
1-13536

7 West Seventh Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

(513) 579-7000

and

151 West 34th Street

New York, New York 10001

(212) 494-1602

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

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange
7.45% Senior Debentures due 2017 New York Stock Exchange
6.79% Senior Debentures due 2027 New York Stock Exchange
7% Senior Debentures due 2028 New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  xý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ¨    No  xý

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  xý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  xý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨ý

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  xý
  
Accelerated filer  ¨o
  
Non-accelerated filer  ¨o
  
Smaller reporting company  ¨o
                                   (Do(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  xý

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (July 31, 2010)30, 2011) was approximately $7,873,300,000.

$12,339,100,000.

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 February 25, 2011

24, 2012
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 423,747,325416,581,507 shares

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Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 20, 201118, 2012 (Proxy Statement)

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Explanatory Note

On August 30, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of The May Department Stores Company (“May”) by means of a merger of May with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, May’s separate corporate existence terminated. Upon the completion of the Merger, the subsidiary was merged with and into the Company and its separate corporate existence terminated. On June 1, 2007, the Company changed its name from Federated Department Stores, Inc. to Macy’s, Inc. (“Macy’s”).

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “Macy’s” or the “Company” are references to Macy’s and its subsidiaries and references to “2011,” “2010,” “2009,” “2008,”“2008” and “2007” and “2006” are references to the Company’s fiscal years ended January 28, 2012, January 29, 2011, January 30, 2010, January 31, 2009 and February 2, 2008, and February 3, 2007, respectively.

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;

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;

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

risks related to currency, interest and exchange rates and other capital market, economic and geo-political conditions;

risks associated with severe weather, natural disasters and changes in weather patterns;

risks associated with an outbreak of an epidemic or pandemic disease;

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


risks associated with the possible inability of the Company’s manufacturers to deliver products in a timely manner or meet the Company’s quality standards;

risks associated with 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;

risks related to duties, taxes, other charges and quotas on imports; and

risks associated with 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.

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.



Item 1.Business.

General.The Company is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1985. The Company and its predecessors have been operating department stores since 1830. On June 1, 2007, the Company changed its corporate name from Federated Department Stores, Inc. to Macy’s, Inc. and the Company’s shares began trading under the ticker symbol “M” on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the operations of the Company included approximately 850840 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico under the names “Macy’s” and “Bloomingdale’s” as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com. The Company also operates fourseven Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores.

On June 1, 2005,

The Company is focused on three key strategies for continued growth in sales, earnings and cash flow in the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Purchase, Sale and Servicing Transfer Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A. (together with its subsidiaries, as applicable, “Citibank”). The Purchase Agreement provided for, among other things,years ahead: (i) maximizing the purchase by Citibank of substantially all of (i)My Macy's localization initiative; (ii) driving the credit card accounts and related receivables owned by FDS Bank, (ii) the “Macy’s” credit card accounts and related receivables owned by GE Money Bank, immediately upon the purchase by the Company of such accounts from GE Money Bank,omnichannel business; and (iii) embracing customer centricity, including engaging customers on the proprietary credit card accounts and related receivables owned by May (collectively,selling floor through the “Credit Assets”). In connection with the sale of these assets, the Company and Citibank entered into a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of a Credit Card Program Agreement (the “Program Agreement”) with an initial term of ten years expiring on July 17, 2016 and, unless terminated by either party as of the expiration of the initial term, an additional renewal term of three years. MAGIC selling program.
The Program Agreement provides for, among other things, (i) the ownership by Citibank of the accounts purchased by Citibank pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the ownership by Citibank of new accounts opened by the Company’s customers, (iii) the provision of credit by Citibank to the holders of the credit cards associated with the foregoing accounts, (iv) the servicing of the foregoing accounts, and (v) the allocation between Citibank and the Company of the economic benefits and burdens associated with the foregoing and other aspects of the alliance.

On August 30, 2005, upon the completion of the Merger, the Company acquired May’s approximately 500 department stores and approximately 800 bridal and formalwear stores. Most of the acquired May department stores were converted to the Macy’s nameplate in September 2006, resulting in a national retailer with stores in almost all major markets. The operations of the acquired Lord & Taylor division and the bridal group (consisting of David’s Bridal, After Hours Formalwear and Priscilla of Boston) have been divested and are presented as discontinued operations.

In 2008, the Company announced the “My Macy’s”My Macy's localization initiative which was developed with the goal of accelerating sales growth in existing locations by ensuring that core customers surrounding each Macy’sMacy's store find merchandise assortments, size ranges, marketing programs and shopping experiences that are custom-tailored to their needs. My Macy’sMacy'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 district 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,Macy's transformation, the Company’s Macy’sCompany's Macy's branded stores are organizedwere reorganized in a unified operating structure andwith division central office organizations were 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.

During January

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 announced plans to launchpiloted a new Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's Outlet store concept in 2010, to initially consist of four Bloomingdale’sconcept. New Bloomingdale's Outlet stores continue to open and are each with approximately 25,000 square feet. All four Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores opened during 2010. Additional Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores are expected to roll out to selected locations across the countryfeet 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.
Also in 2011 and beyond. Additionally, in February 2010, Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC, under which the Company is entitled to a license fee in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreement, generally based upon the greater of the contractually earned or guaranteed minimum amounts.

The Company’s retail stores and Internet websites sell a wide range of merchandise, including men’s,apparel and accessories (men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories,children’s), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The specific assortments vary by size of store, merchandising character and character of customers in the trade areas. Most stores are located at urban or suburban sites, principally in densely populated areas across the United States.

For 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, the following merchandise constituted the following percentages of sales:

   2010  2009  2008 

Feminine Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes and Cosmetics

   36  36  36

Feminine Apparel

   26    26    27  

Men’s and Children’s

   23    22    22  

Home/Miscellaneous

   15    16    15  
             
   100  100  100
             

 2011 2010 2009
Feminine Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes and Cosmetics37% 36% 36%
Feminine Apparel25
 26
 26
Men’s and Children’s23
 23
 22
Home/Miscellaneous15
 15
 16
 100% 100% 100%



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In 2010,2011, the Company’s subsidiaries provided various support functions to the Company’s retail operations on an integrated, company-wide basis.

The Company’s bank subsidiary, FDS Bank and its financial, administrative and credit services subsidiary, Macy’s Credit and Customer Service, Inc. (“MCCS”), provideprovides credit processing, certain collections, customer service and credit marketing services in respect of all proprietary and non-proprietary credit card accounts that are owned either by Department Stores National Bank (“DSNB”), a subsidiary of Citibank, N.A., or FDS Bank and that constitute a part of the credit programs of the Company’s retail operations.

Macy’s Systems and Technology, Inc. (“MST”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, provides operational electronic data processing and management information services to all of the Company’s operations.

Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc. (“MMG”), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, and its subsidiary Macy's Merchandising Group International, LLC., is responsible for the design, development and marketing of Macy’s private label brands and certain

licensed brands. Bloomingdale’s uses MMG for only a very small portion of its private label merchandise. The Company believes that its private label merchandise further differentiates its merchandise assortments from those of its competitors and delivers exceptional value to its customers. The principal private label brands currently offered by Macy’s include Alfani, American Rag, Bar III, Belgique, Charter Club, Club Room, Epic Threads, first impressions, Giani Bernini, greendog, Greg Norman for Tasso Elba, Holiday Lane, Hotel Collection, Hudson Park, Ideology, I-N-C, jenni by jennifer moore, John Ashford, JM Collection, Karen Scott, Martha Stewart Collection, Material Girl, Morgan Taylor, so jenni by jennifer moore, Sky, Studio Silver, Style & Co., Style & Co. Sport, Tasso Elba, the cellar, Tools of the Trade, Tools of the Trade Basics, and Via Europa. The principal licensed brands managed by MMG are American Rag, Greg Norman for Tasso Elba, Martha Stewart Collection, and Material Girl. The trademarks associated with all of the foregoing brands, other than American Rag, Greg Norman for Tasso Elba, Martha Stewart Collection, and Material Girl are owned by Macy’s. The American Rag, Greg Norman for Tasso Elba, Martha Stewart Collection, and Material Girl brands are owned by third parties, which license the trademarks associated with such brands to Macy’s pursuant to agreements which have renewal rights that extend through 2050, 2020, 2027, and 2030, respectively.

licensed brands. Bloomingdale’s uses MMG for only a very small portion of its private label merchandise. The Company believes that its private label merchandise further differentiates its merchandise assortments from those of its competitors and delivers exceptional value to its customers. The principal private label brands currently offered by Macy’s include Alfani, American Rag, Bar III, Charter Club, Club Room, Epic Threads, first impressions, Giani Bernini, greendog, Holiday Lane, Hotel Collection, I-N-C, jenni by jennifer moore, John Ashford, JM Collection, Karen Scott, Martha Stewart Collection, Morgan Taylor, Style & Co., Tasso Elba, the cellar, Tools of the Trade, and Via Europa. The principal licensed brands managed by MMG are American Rag and Martha Stewart Collection. The trademarks associated with all of the foregoing brands, other than American Rag and Martha Stewart Collection, are owned by Macy’s. The American Rag and Martha Stewart Collection brands are owned by third parties, which license the trademarks associated with such brands to Macy’s pursuant to agreements which are presently scheduled to expire in 2050 and 2027, respectively.

Macy’s Logistics and Operations (“Macy’s Logistics”), a division of a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, provides warehousing and merchandise distribution services for the Company’s operations.

MMG also offers theirits services, either directly or indirectly, to unrelated third parties.

The Company’s executive offices are located at 7 West Seventh Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, telephone number: (513) 579-7000 and 151 West 34th Street, New York, New York 10001, telephone number: (212) 494-1602.

Employees.As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had approximately 166,000171,000 regular full-time and part-time employees. Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, the number of employees peaks in the holiday season. Approximately 10% of the Company’s employees as of January 29, 201128, 2012 were represented by unions. Management considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory.

Seasonality.The retail business is seasonal in nature with a high proportion of sales and operating income generated in the months of November and December. Working capital requirements fluctuate during the year, increasing in mid-summer in anticipation of the fall merchandising season and increasing substantially prior to the holiday season when the Company must carry significantly higher inventory levels.

Purchasing.The Company purchases merchandise from many suppliers, no one of which accounted for more than 5% of the Company’s net purchases during 2010.2011. The Company has no material long-term purchase commitments with any of its suppliers, and believes that it is not dependent on any one supplier. The Company considers its relations with its suppliers to be satisfactory.

Competition.The retailing industry is intensely competitive. The Company’s stores and direct-to-customer business operations compete with many retailing formats in the geographic areas in which they operate, including department stores, specialty stores, general merchandise stores, off-price and discount stores, new and established forms of home shopping (includingmanufacturers’ outlets, the Internet, mail order catalogs and television) and manufacturers’ outlets,television shopping, among others. The retailers with which the Company competes include Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Bon Ton, Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard’s, Gap, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Limited, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks, Sears, Target, TJ Maxx and Wal-Mart. The Company seeks to attract customers by offering superior selections, obvious value, and distinctive marketing in stores that are located in premier locations, and by providing an exciting shopping environment and superior service through an omnichannel experience. Other retailers may compete for customers on some or all of these bases, or on other bases, and may be perceived by some potential customers as being better aligned with their particular preferences.


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Available Information. The Company makes its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act available free of charge through its internet website athttp://www.macysinc.com as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. The public also may read and copy any of these filings at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-732-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains the Company’s filings; the address of that site ishttp://www.sec.gov. In addition, the Company has made the following available free of charge through its website athttp://www.macysinc.com:

Audit Committee Charter,

Compensation and Management Development Committee Charter,

Finance Committee Charter,

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter,

Corporate Governance Principles,

Non-Employee Director Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and

Code of Conduct.

Any of these items are also available in print to any shareholder who requests them. Requests should be sent to the Corporate Secretary of Macy’s, Inc. at 7 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Executive Officers of the Registrant.

The following table sets forth certain information as of March 25, 201123, 2012 regarding the executive officers of the Company:

Name

 Age 

Position with the Company

Terry J. Lundgren

 6059
 Chairman of the Board; President and Chief Executive Officer; Director

Janet E. Grove

Timothy M. Adams
 5860Vice Chair

Timothy M. Adams

57
 Chief Private Brand Officer

Thomas L. Cole

 6362
 Chief Administrative Officer

Jeffrey Gennette

 5049
 Chief Merchandising Officer

Julie Greiner

 5857
 Chief Merchandise Planning Officer

Karen M. Hoguet

 5554
 Chief Financial Officer

Ronald Klein

Jeff Kantor
 5361
 Chairman of macys.com
Ronald Klein62
Chief Stores Officer (retiring effective March 31, 2012)
Martine Reardon49
Chief Marketing Officer
Peter Sachse54
 Chief Stores Officer

Peter Sachse

Joel A. Belsky
 5853Chief Marketing Officer

Mark S. Cosby

52President - Stores

Joel A. Belsky

57
 Executive Vice President and Controller

Dennis J. Broderick

 6362
 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


Terry J. Lundgren has been Chairman of the Board since January 2004 and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since February 2003; prior thereto he served as the President/Chief Operating Officer and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company from April 2002 to February 2003. Mr. Lundgren served as the President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company from May 1997 to April 2002.

Janet E. Grove has been Vice Chair of the Company since February 2009 responsible for facilitating the transition of merchandising, planning and private brand development functions under the new Macy’s organization structure and International Retail Store Development initiatives; prior thereto she served as Vice

Chair, Merchandising, Private Brand and Product Development of the Company from February 2003 to February 2009. Ms. Grove also served as Chairman of MMG from 1998 to 2009 and Chief Executive Officer of MMG from 1999 to 2009.

Timothy M. Adams has been the Chief Private Brand Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto he served as Chairman and CEO of Macy’s Home Store from July 2005 to February 2009 and as Chairman of Macy’s Florida from April 2001 to July 2005.

Thomas L. Cole has been Chief Administrative Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto he served as Vice Chair, Support Operations of the Company from February 2003 to February 2009. Until February 2009, he also was responsible for the operations of Macy’s Logistics since 1995, of MST since 2001, and of MCCS since 2002.

Jeffrey Gennette has been Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto he served as Chairman and CEO of Macy’s West from February 2008 to February 2009, as Chairman of Macy’s Northwest from December 2005 to February 2008 and as Executive Vice President and Director of Stores of Macy’s Central from March 2004 to

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December 2005. Mr. Gennette served as Senior Vice President/General Merchandise Manager of Macy’s West from May 2001 to March 2004.

Julie Greiner has been Chief Merchandise Planning Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto she served as Chairman and CEO of Macy’s Florida from July 2005 to February 2009 and as Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Stores of Bloomingdale’s from April 1998 to July 2005.

Karen M. Hoguet has been Chief Financial Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from June 2005 to February 2009. Mrs. Hoguet served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from October 1997 to June 2005.

Jeffrey Kantor has been Chairman of macys.com since February 2012; prior thereto he served as President for Merchandising of macys.com from August 2010 to February 2012, President-Merchandising for Home from May 2009 to August 2010 and President for furniture for Macy's Home Store from February 2006 to May 2009.
Ronald Klein will retire effective March 31, 2012, after 36 years with the Company. Mr. Klein has been Chief Stores Officer of the Company since February 2009; prior thereto he served as Chairman and CEO of Macy’s East from February 2004 to February 2009.

Peter Sachse has been Chief Stores Officer since February 2012; prior thereto he served as Chief Marketing Officer of the Company sincefrom February 2009 andto February 2012, Chairman of macys.com sincefrom April 2006; prior thereto he served as2006 to February 2012, President of Macy’s Corporate Marketing from May 2007 to February 2009 and as Chief Marketing Officer of the Company from June 2003 to May 2007.

Mark S. Cosby

Martine Reardon has been President – Stores of the CompanyChief Marketing Officer since February 2009;2012; prior thereto heshe served as Executive Vice President for Marketing from February 2009 to February 2012 and Chief Operating Officer of Macy’s EastExecutive Vice President, national marketing strategy, events and public relations for Macy's Corporate Marketing from May 2007 to February 2009 and as Senior Vice President – Property Development of the Company from July 2006 to May 2007.

2009.

Joel A. Belsky has been Executive Vice President and Controller of the Company since May 2009; prior thereto he served as Vice President and Controller of the Company from October 1996 through April 2009.

Dennis J. Broderick has been Secretary of the Company since July 1993 and Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company since May 2009; prior thereto he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Company from January 1990 to April 2009.



Item 1A.Risk Factors.

In evaluating the Company, the risks described below and the matters described in “Forward-Looking Statements” should be considered carefully. Such risks and matters could significantly and adversely affect the Company’s business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company faces significant competition in the retail industry.

The Company conducts its retail merchandising business under highly competitive conditions. Although the Company is one of the nation’s largest retailers, it has numerous and varied competitors at the national and local levels, including conventional and specialty department stores, other specialty stores, category killers, mass merchants, value retailers, discounters, and Internet and mail-order retailers. Competition may intensify as the Company’s competitors enter into business combinations or alliances. Competition is characterized by many factors, including assortment, advertising, price, quality, service, location, reputation and credit availability. If the Company does not compete effectively with regard to these factors, its results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

The Company’s sales and operating results depend on consumer preferences and consumer spending.

The fashion and retail industries are subject to sudden shifts in consumer trends and consumer spending. The Company’s sales and operating results depend in part on its ability to predict or respond to changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences in a timely manner. The Company develops new retail concepts and continuously adjusts its industry position in certain major and private-label brands and product categories in an effort to satisfy customers. Any sustained failure to anticipate, identify and respond to emerging trends in lifestyle and consumer preferences could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business. The Company’s sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Consumer spending may be affected by many factors outside of the Company’s control, including general economic conditions, consumer disposable income levels, consumer confidence levels, the availability, cost and level of consumer debt and customer behaviors

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towards incurring and paying debt, the costs of basic necessities and other goods and the effects of the weather or natural disasters.

The Company’s business is subject to unfavorable economic and political conditions and other developments and risks.

Unfavorable global, domestic or regional economic or political conditions and other developments and risks could negatively affect the Company’s business. For example, unfavorable changes related to interest rates, rates of economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies of governments, inflation, deflation, consumer credit availability, consumer debt levels, consumer debt payment behaviors, tax rates and policy, unemployment trends, oil prices, and other matters that influence the availability and cost of merchandise, consumer confidence, spending and tourism could adversely impact the Company’s business and results of operations. In addition, unstable political conditions or civil unrest, including terrorist activities and worldwide military and domestic disturbances and conflicts, may disrupt commerce and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.

The Company’s revenues and cash requirements are affected by the seasonal nature of its business.

The Company’s business is seasonal, with a high proportion of revenues and operating cash flows generated during the second half of the fiscal year, which includes the fall and holiday selling seasons. A disproportionate amount of revenues fall in the fourth fiscal quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. In addition, the Company incurs significant additional expenses in the period leading up to the months of November and December in anticipation of higher sales volume in those periods, including for additional inventory, advertising and employees.

The Company’s business could be affected by extreme weather conditions or natural disasters.

Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which the Company’s stores are located could adversely affect the Company’s business. For example, frequent or unusually heavy snowfall, ice storms, rainstorms or other extreme weather conditions over a prolonged period could make it difficult for the Company’s customers to

travel to its stores and thereby reduce the Company’s sales and profitability. The Company’s business is also susceptible to unseasonable weather conditions. For example, extended periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during the winter season or cool weather during the summer season could render a portion of the Company’s inventory incompatible with those unseasonable conditions. Reduced sales from extreme or prolonged unseasonable weather conditions could adversely affect the Company’s business.

In addition, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, or a combination of these or other factors, could severely damage or destroy one or more of the Company’s stores or warehouses located in the affected areas, thereby disrupting the Company’s business operations.

The Company’s pension costs could increase at a higher than anticipated rate.

Significant changes in interest rates, decreases in the fair value of plan assets and investment losses on plan assets could affect the funded status of the Company’s plans and could increase future funding requirements of the pension plans. A significant increase in future funding requirements could have a negative impact on the Company’s cash flows, financial condition or results of operations.

Increases in the cost of employee benefits could impact the Company’s financial results and cash flow.

The Company’s expenses relating to employee health benefits are significant. Unfavorable changes in the cost of such benefits could impact the Company’s financial results and cash flow. Healthcare costs have risen significantly in recent years, and recent legislative and private sector initiatives regarding healthcare reform could result in significant changes to the U.S. healthcare system. The Company is not able at this time to determine the impact that healthcare reform could have on the Company-sponsored medical plans.

Inability to access capital markets could adversely affect the Company’s business or financial condition.

Changes in the credit and capital markets, including market disruptions, limited liquidity and interest rate fluctuations, may increase the cost of financing or restrict the Company’s access to this potential source of future liquidity. A decrease in the ratings that rating agencies assign to the Company’s short and long-term debt may negatively impact the Company’s access to the debt capital markets and increase the Company’s cost of borrowing. In addition, the Company’s bank credit agreements require the Company to maintain specified interest coverage and leverage ratios. The Company’s ability to comply with the ratios may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If the Company’s results of operations or operating ratios deteriorate to a point where the Company is not in compliance with its debt covenants, and the Company is unable to obtain a waiver, much of the Company’s debt would be in default and could become

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due and payable immediately. The Company’s assets may not be sufficient to repay in full this indebtedness, resulting in a need for an alternate source of funding. The Company cannot make any assurances that it would be able to obtain such an alternate source of funding on satisfactory terms, if at all, and its inability to do so could cause the holders of its securities to experience a partial or total loss of their investments in the Company.

The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its goodwill for possible impairment; if future circumstances indicate that goodwill is impaired, the Company could be required to write down amounts of goodwill and record impairment charges.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company reduced the carrying value of its goodwill from $9,125 million to $3,743 million and recorded a related non-cash impairment charge of $5,382 million. The Company continues to monitor relevant circumstances, including consumer spending levels, general economic conditions and the market prices for the Company’s common stock, and the potential impact that such circumstances might have on the valuation of the Company’s goodwill. It is possible that changes in such circumstances, or in the numerous variables associated with the judgments, assumptions and estimates made by the Company in assessing

the appropriate valuation of its goodwill, could in the future require the Company to further reduce its goodwill and record related non-cash impairment charges. If the Company were required to further reduce its goodwill and record related non-cash impairment charges, the Company’s financial position and results of operations would be adversely affected.

The Company depends on its ability to attract and retain quality employees.

The Company’s business is dependent upon attracting and retaining quality employees. The Company has a large number of quality employees. Manyemployees, many of these employeeswhom are in entry level or part-time positions with historically high rates of turnover. The Company’s ability to meet its labor needs while controlling the costs associated with hiring and training new employees is subject to external factors such as unemployment levels, prevailing wage rates, minimum wage legislation and changing demographics. ChangesIn addition, as a large and complex enterprise operating in a highly competitive and challenging business environment, the Company is highly dependent upon management personnel to develop and effectively execute successful business strategies and tactics. Any circumstances that adversely impact the Company’s ability to attract, train, develop and retain quality employees throughout the organization could adversely affect the Company’s business.

business and results of operations.

The Company depends upon designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise, goods and services.

The Company’s relationships with established and emerging designers have been a significant contributor to the Company’s past success. The Company’s ability to find qualified vendors and access products in a timely and efficient manner is often challenging, particularly with respect to goods sourced outside the United States. The Company’s procurement of goods and services from outside the United States is subject to risks associated with political or financial instability, trade restrictions, tariffs, currency exchange rates, transport capacity and costs and other factors relating to foreign trade. In addition, the Company’s procurement of all its goods and services is subject to the effects of price increases which the Company may or may not be able to pass through to its customers. All of these factors may affect the Company’s ability to access suitable merchandise on acceptable terms, are beyond the Company’s control and could adversely impact the Company’s performance.

The Company's sales and operating results could be adversely affected by product safety concerns.
If the Company's merchandise offerings do not meet applicable safety standards or our consumers' expectations regarding safety, the Company could experience decreased sales, experience increased costs and/or be exposed to legal and reputational risk. Events that give rise to actual, potential or perceived product safety concerns could expose the Company to government enforcement action and/or private litigation. Reputational damage caused by real or perceived product safety concerns could have a negative impact on the Company's sales and operating results.
The Company depends upon the success of its advertising and marketing programs.

The Company’s advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative advertising allowances, amounted to $1,072$1,136 million for 2010.2011. The Company’s business depends on high customer traffic in its stores and effective marketing. The Company has many initiatives in this area, and often changes its advertising and marketing programs. There can be no assurance as to the Company’s continued ability to effectively execute its advertising and marketing programs, and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.

The benefits expected to be realized from the expansion of the Company’s market localization initiatives and the changes to its operating structure are subject to various risks.

The Company’s success in fully realizing the anticipated benefits from the expansion of its market localization initiatives and the changes to its operating structure will depend in large part on achieving anticipated cost savings, business opportunities and growth prospects. The Company’s ability to benefit from expanded market localization initiatives and the changes to its operating structure is subject to both the risks affecting the Company’s business generally and the inherent difficulties associated with implementing these initiatives. The failure of the Company to fully realize the benefits expected to result from these initiatives could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.

Parties with whom the Company does business may be subject to insolvency risks or may otherwise become unable or unwilling to perform their obligations to the Company.

The Company is a party to contracts, transactions and business relationships with various third parties, including vendors,

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suppliers, service providers, lenders and participants in joint ventures, strategic alliances and other joint commercial relationships, pursuant to which such third parties have performance, payment and other

obligations to the Company. In some cases, the Company depends upon such third parties to provide essential leaseholds, products, services or other benefits, including with respect to store and distribution center locations, merchandise, advertising, software development and support, logistics, other agreements for goods and services in order to operate the Company’s business in the ordinary course, extensions of credit, credit card accounts and related receivables, and other vital matters. Current economic, industry and market conditions could result in increased risks to the Company associated with the potential financial distress or insolvency of such third parties. If any of these third parties were to become subject to bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, the rights and benefits of the Company in relation to its contracts, transactions and business relationships with such third parties could be terminated, modified in a manner adverse to the Company, or otherwise impaired. The Company cannot make any assurances that it would be able to arrange for alternate or replacement contracts, transactions or business relationships on terms as favorable as the Company’s existing contracts, transactions or business relationships, if at all. Any inability on the part of the Company to do so could negatively affect the Company’s cash flows, financial condition and results of operations.

A material disruption in the Company’s computer systems could adversely affect the Company’s business or results of operations.

The Company relies extensively on its computer systems to process transactions, summarize results and manage its business. The Company’s computer systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, cyber-attack or other security breaches, catastrophic events such as fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, acts of war or terrorism, and usage errors by the Company’s employees. If the Company’s computer systems are damaged or cease to function properly, the Company may have to make a significant investment to fix or replace them, and the Company may suffer loss of critical data and interruptions or delays in its operations in the interim. Any material interruption in the Company’s computer systems could adversely affect its business or results of operations.

A privacy breach could result in negative publicity and adversely affect the Company’s business.

business or results of operations.

The protection of customer, employee, and company data is critical to the Company. The regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the frequent imposition of new and constantly changing requirements across business units. In addition, customers have a high expectation that the Company will adequately protect their personal information.information from cyber-attack or other security breaches. A significant breach of customer, employee, or company data could attract a substantial amount of media attention, damage the Company’s customer relationships and reputation and result in lost sales, fines, or lawsuits.

A regional or global health pandemic could severely affect the Company’s business.

A health pandemic is a disease that spreads rapidly and widely by infection and affects many individuals in an area or population at the same time. If a regional or global health pandemic were to occur, depending upon its location, duration and severity, the Company’s business could be severely affected. Customers might avoid public places in the event of a health pandemic, and local, regional or national governments might limit or ban public gatherings to halt or delay the spread of disease. A regional or global health pandemic might also adversely impact the Company’s business by disrupting or delaying production and delivery of materials and products in its supply chain and by causing staffing shortages in its stores.

The Company is subject to numerous regulations that could adversely affect its business.

The Company is subject to customs, child labor, truth-in-advertising and other laws, including consumer protection regulations and zoning and occupancy ordinances that regulate retailers generally and/or govern the importation, promotion and sale of merchandise and the operation of retail stores and warehouse facilities. Although the Company undertakes to monitor changes in these laws, if these laws change without the Company’s knowledge, or are violated by importers, designers, manufacturers or distributors, the Company could experience

delays in shipments and receipt of goods or be subject to fines or other penalties under the controlling regulations, any of which could adversely affect the Company’s business.

Litigation, legislation or regulatory developments could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or financial condition.

results of operations.

The Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, inquiries and initiatives including lawsin connection with both its core business operations and regulations with respect to theits credit card industry includingand other ancillary operations (including the Credit Card Act of 2009 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), which may change from time). Recent and future developments relating to time.such matters could increase the Company's compliance costs and adversely affect the profitability of its credit card and other operations. In addition, the Company is regularly involved in various litigation matters that arise in the

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ordinary course of its business. LitigationAdverse outcomes in current or regulatory developmentsfuture litigation could adversely affect the Company’s businessfinancial condition, results of operations and financial condition.

cash flows.

Factors beyond the Company’s control could affect the Company’s stock price.

The Company’s stock price, like that of other retail companies, is subject to significant volatility because of many factors, including factors beyond the control of the Company. These factors may include:

general economic and stock and credit market conditions;

risks relating to the Company’s business and its industry, including those discussed above;

strategic actions by the Company or its competitors;

variations in the Company’s quarterly results of operations;

future sales or purchases of the Company’s common stock; and

investor perceptions of the investment opportunity associated with the Company’s common stock relative to other investment alternatives.

In addition, the Company may fail to meet the expectations of its stockholders or of analysts at some time in the future. If the analysts that regularly follow the Company’s stock lower their rating or lower their projections for future growth and financial performance, the Company’s stock price could decline. Also, sales of a substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock in the public market or the appearance that these shares are available for sale could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock.


Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2.Properties.

The properties of the Company consist primarily of stores and related facilities, including warehouses and distribution and fulfillment centers. The Company also owns or leases other properties, including corporate office space in Cincinnati and New York and other facilities at which centralized operational support functions are conducted. As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the operations of the Company included 850842 retail stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, comprising a total of approximately 154,200,000151,900,000 square feet. Of such stores, 467464 were owned, 268266 were leased and 115112 stores were operated under arrangements where the Company owned the building and leased the land. Substantially all owned properties are held free and clear of mortgages. Pursuant to various shopping center agreements, the Company is obligated to operate certain stores for periods of up to 20 years. Some of these agreements require that the stores be operated under a particular name. Most leases require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance and other costs; some also require additional payments based on percentages of sales and some contain purchase options. Certain of the Company’s real estate leases have terms that extend for a significant number of years and provide for rental rates that increase or decrease over time.


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Additional information about the Company’s stores and warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers (“DC’s”) as of January 29, 201128, 2012 is as follows:

Geographic Region

  Total
Stores
   Owned
Stores
   Leased
Stores
   Stores
Subject to
a Ground
Lease
   Total
DC’s
   Owned
DC’s
 

Mid-Atlantic

   107     55     33     19     3     2  

North

   84     65     15     4     2     2  

Northeast

   104     54     41     9     2     2  

Northwest

   126     39     69     18     3     1  

Southeast

 �� 110     72     17     21     3     2  

Southwest

   117     45     48     24     3     3  

Midwest

   96     58     27     11     2     2  

South Central

   106     79     18     9     3     2  
                              
   850     467     268     115     21     16  
                              

Geographic Region 
Total
Stores
 
Owned
Stores
 
Leased
Stores
 
Stores
Subject to
a Ground
Lease
 
Total
DC’s
 
Owned
DC’s
Mid-Atlantic 105
 55
 33
 17
 3
 2
North 82
 65
 13
 4
 2
 2
Northeast 105
 55
 41
 9
 2
 2
Northwest 126
 39
 69
 18
 3
 1
Southeast 110
 72
 18
 20
 3
 2
Southwest 117
 45
 48
 24
 2
 2
Midwest 94
 56
 27
 11
 2
 2
South Central 103
 77
 17
 9
 3
 2
  842
 464
 266
 112
 20
 15

The eight geographic regions detailed in the foregoing table are based on the Company’s Macy’s branded operational structure.

Thestructure.The Company’s retail stores are located at urban or suburban sites, principally in densely populated areas across the United States. Store count activity was as follows:

   2010  2009  2008 

Store count at beginning of fiscal year

   850    847    853  

New stores opened and other expansions

   7    9    11  

Stores closed

   (7  (6  (17
             

Store count at end of fiscal year

   850    850    847  
             

 2011 2010 2009
Store count at beginning of fiscal year850
 850
 847
Stores opened and other expansions4
 7
 9
Stores closed(12) (7) (6)
Store count at end of fiscal year842
 850
 850
Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

On October 3, 2007, Ebrahim Shanehchian, an alleged participant in the Macy’s, Inc. Profit Sharing 401(k) 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 4.Reserved.Mine Safety Disclosures.


Not Applicable.

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PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The Common Stock is listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “M.” As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had approximately 23,00021,000 stockholders of record. The following table sets forth for each fiscal quarter during 20102011 and 20092010 the high and low sales prices per share of Common Stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Tape and the dividend declared with respect to each fiscal quarter on each share of Common Stock.

   2010   2009 
  Low   High   Dividend   Low   High   Dividend 

1st Quarter

   15.34     25.25     0.0500     6.27     14.09     0.0500  

2nd Quarter

   16.93     24.84     0.0500     10.27     15.29     0.0500  

3rd Quarter

   18.70     25.26     0.0500     13.58     20.84     0.0500  

4th Quarter

   22.78     26.32     0.0500     15.39     19.77     0.0500  

 2011 2010
 Low High Dividend Low High Dividend
1st Quarter21.69
 25.99
 0.0500
 15.34
 25.25
 0.0500
2nd Quarter23.98
 30.62
 0.1000
 16.93
 24.84
 0.0500
3rd Quarter22.66
 32.35
 0.1000
 18.70
 25.26
 0.0500
4th Quarter28.69
 35.92
 0.1000
 22.78
 26.32
 0.0500

On January 5, 2012, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per diluted share on its common stock, payable April 2, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2012. The declaration and payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors, are subject to restrictions under the Company’s credit facility and may be affected by various other factors, including the Company’s earnings, financial condition and legal or contractual restrictions.

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s purchases of Common Stock during the fourth quarter of 2010.

   Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price per
Share ($)
   Number of Shares
Purchased under
Program (1)
   Open
Authorization
Remaining (1)($)
 
  (thousands)       (thousands)   (millions) 

October 31, 2010 – November 27, 2010

   0     0     0     852  

November 28, 2010 – January 1, 2011

   0     0     0     852  

January 2, 2011 – January 29, 2011

   0     0     0     852  
                 
   0     0     0    
                 

2011.
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price per
Share ($)
 
Number of Shares
Purchased under
Program (1)
 
Open
Authorization
Remaining (1)($)
 (thousands)   (thousands) (millions)
October 30, 2011 – November 26, 2011928
 30.76
 928
 602
November 27, 2011 – December 31, 2011
 
 
 602
January 1, 2012 – January 28, 20127,266
 34.41
 7,266
 1,352
 8,194
 34.00
 8,194
  
 ___________________
(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 $9,500$10,500 million of Common Stock. All authorizations are cumulative and do not have an expiration date. As of January 29, 2011, $85228, 2012, $1,352 million of authorization remained unused. Although theThe Company has not made any purchases of Common Stock since February 1, 2008 and currently does not intend to make any such purchases in 2011, it 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.


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The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on the Common Stock with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index and the Standard & Poor’s Retail Department Store Index for the period from January 27, 200629, 2007 through January 28, 2011,27, 2012, assuming an initial investment of $100 and the reinvestment of all dividends, if any.


The companies included in the S&P Retail Department Store Index are Dillard’s, Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and Sears.



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Item 6.Selected Financial Data.

The selected financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto and the other information contained elsewhere in this report.

   2010  2009**  2008**  2007  2006* 
  (millions, except per share data) 

Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:

      

Net sales

  $25,003   $23,489   $24,892   $26,313   $26,970  

Cost of sales

   (14,824  (13,973  (15,009  (15,677  (16,019

Inventory valuation adjustments – May integration

   0    0    0    0    (178
                     

Gross margin

   10,179    9,516    9,883    10,636    10,773  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (8,260  (8,062  (8,481  (8,554  (8,678

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   (25  (391  (398  0    0  

Goodwill impairment charges

   0    0    (5,382  0    0  

May integration costs

   0    0    0    (219  (450

Gains on sale of accounts receivable

   0    0    0    0    191  
                     

Operating income (loss)

   1,894    1,063    (4,378  1,863    1,836  

Interest expense (a)

   (579  (562  (588  (579  (451

Interest income

   5    6    28    36    61  
                     

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   1,320    507    (4,938  1,320    1,446  

Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)

   (473  (178  163    (411  (458
                     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   847    329    (4,775  909    988  

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (b)

   0    0    0    (16  7  
                     

Net income (loss)

  $847   $329   $(4,775 $893   $995  
                     

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $2.00   $.78   $(11.34 $2.04   $1.83  

Net income (loss)

   2.00    .78    (11.34  2.00    1.84  

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $1.98   $.78   $(11.34 $2.01   $1.80  

Net income (loss)

   1.98    .78    (11.34  1.97    1.81  

Average number of shares outstanding

   422.2    420.4    420.0    445.6    539.0  

Cash dividends paid per share (c)

  $.2000   $.2000   $.5275   $.5175   $.5075  

Depreciation and amortization

  $1,150   $1,210   $1,278   $1,304   $1,265  

Capital expenditures

  $505   $460   $897   $1,105   $1,392  

Balance Sheet Data (at year end):

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,464   $1,686   $1,385   $676   $1,294  

Total assets

   20,631    21,300    22,145    27,789    29,550  

Short-term debt

   454    242    966    666    650  

Long-term debt

   6,971    8,456    8,733    9,087    7,847  

Shareholders’ equity

   5,530    4,653    4,620    9,907    12,254  

 2011 2010 2009* 2008* 2007
 (millions, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:         
Net sales$26,405
 $25,003
 $23,489
 $24,892
 $26,313
Cost of sales(15,738) (14,824) (13,973) (15,009) (15,677)
Gross margin10,667
 10,179
 9,516
 9,883
 10,636
Selling, general and administrative expenses(8,281) (8,260) (8,062) (8,481) (8,554)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing
costs and division consolidation costs
25
 (25) (391) (398) 
Goodwill impairment charges
 
 
 (5,382) 
May integration costs
 
 
 
 (219)
Operating income (loss)2,411
 1,894
 1,063
 (4,378) 1,863
Interest expense (a)(447) (579) (562) (588) (579)
Interest income4
 5
 6
 28
 36
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes1,968
 1,320
 507
 (4,938) 1,320
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)(712) (473) (178) 163
 (411)
Income (loss) from continuing operations1,256
 847
 329
 (4,775) 909
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (b)
 
 
 
 (16)
Net income (loss)$1,256
 $847
 $329
 $(4,775) $893
Basic earnings (loss) per share:         
Income (loss) from continuing operations$2.96
 $2.00
 $0.78
 $(11.34) $2.04
Net income (loss)2.96
 2.00
 0.78
 (11.34) 2.00
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:         
Income (loss) from continuing operations$2.92
 $1.98
 $0.78
 $(11.34) $2.01
Net income (loss)2.92
 1.98
 0.78
 (11.34) 1.97
Average number of shares outstanding423.5
 422.2
 420.4
 420.0
 445.6
Cash dividends paid per share$.3500
 $.2000
 $.2000
 $.5275
 $.5175
Depreciation and amortization$1,085
 $1,150
 $1,210
 $1,278
 $1,304
Capital expenditures$764
 $505
 $460
 $897
 $1,105
Balance Sheet Data (at year end):         
Cash and cash equivalents$2,827
 $1,464
 $1,686
 $1,385
 $676
Total assets22,095
 20,631
 21,300
 22,145
 27,789
Short-term debt1,103
 454
 242
 966
 666
Long-term debt6,655
 6,971
 8,456
 8,733
 9,087
Shareholders’ equity5,933
 5,530
 4,653
 4,620
 9,907
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*53 weeks
**The Company changed its methodology for recording deferred state income taxes from a blended rate basis to a separate entity basis, and has reflected the effects of such change retroactively to fiscal 2008. Even though the Company considers the change to have had only an immaterial impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the prior periods as previously reported have been adjusted to reflect the change.
(a)Interest expense in 2010 includes approximately $66 million of expenses associated with the early retirement of approximately $1,000 million of outstanding debt. Interest expense includes a gain of approximately $54 million in 2006 related to the completion of a debt tender offer.
(b)Discontinued operations include (1) for 2007, the after-tax results of the After Hours Formalwear business, including an after-tax loss of $7 million on the disposal of After Hours Formalwear, and (2) for 2006, the after-tax results of operations of the Lord & Taylor division and the Bridal Group division (including David’s Bridal, After Hours Formalwear, and Priscilla of Boston), including after-tax losses of $38 million and $18 million on the disposals of the Lord & Taylor division and the David’s Bridal and Priscilla of Boston businesses, respectively.Formalwear.



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(c)Cash dividends paid for 2006 have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock-split effected in the form of a stock dividend distributed on June 9, 2006.

Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


The Company is a retail organization operating retail stores and Internet websites under two brands (Macy’s(Macy's and Bloomingdale’s)Bloomingdale's) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company’sCompany's operations were conducted through Macy’s,Macy's, macys.com, Bloomingdale’s,Bloomingdale's, bloomingdales.com and Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's Outlet which are aggregated into one reporting segment in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, “Segment Reporting.”

The Company is focused on fourthree key strategies for continued growth in sales, earnings and cash flow in the years ahead: (i) maximizing the My Macy’sMacy's localization initiative; (ii) developing privatedriving the omnichannel business; and exclusive brands; (iii) embracing customer centricity, including engaging customers on the selling floor; and (iv) drivingfloor through the omnichannel business.

MAGIC selling program.

The My Macy’sMacy's localization initiative was developed with the goal of accelerating sales growth in existing locations by ensuring that core customers surrounding each Macy’sMacy's store find merchandise assortments, size ranges, marketing programs and shopping experiences that are custom-tailored to their needs. My Macy’sMacy'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 district 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,Macy's transformation, the Company’s Macy’sCompany's Macy's branded stores are organizedwere reorganized in a unified operating structure andwith division central office organizations were 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’sCompany's omnichannel strategy allows customers to shop seamlessly in stores, online and via mobile devices. As part
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 comprehensive focus on its omnichannel business, the Company is building an efficient and resourceful organization that thrives on unrelenting creativity and innovation. Current and future expansions to the macys.com and bloomingdales.com online businesses represent investments in merchandising, marketing and site development, all of which complement ongoing improvements in systems infrastructure, fulfillment capacity and customer service.

Duringin-store shopping experience.

In 2010, the Company launchedpiloted a new Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's Outlet store concept, which initially consists of four Bloomingdale’sconcept. Bloomingdale's Outlet stores are each with approximately 25,000 square feet. Additional Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores are expected to roll out to selected locations across the country in 2011feet and beyond. Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores offer a range of apparel and accessories, including women’swomen's ready-to-wear, men’s, children’s, women’smen's, children's, women's shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry, handbags and intimate apparel.

Additionally, in February 2010, Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC, under which the Company is entitled to a license fee in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreement, generally based upon the greater of the contractually earned or guaranteed minimum amounts.

During 2010, the Company opened two new Macy’sMacy's stores, one new Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's store, and four Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's Outlet stores. During 2009,2011, the Company opened fivethree new Macy’s department stores, re-opened two Macy’s department stores that had been damaged in 2008 by Hurricane Ike, opened one replacement Macy’s department store, and also expanded into an additional Macy’s location in an existing mall. In 2011, the Company intends to open three Bloomingdale’sBloomingdale's Outlet stores and re-open a Macy’s departmentre-opened one Macy's store that had been closed in 2010 due to flood damage.

As of the date of this report, the Company had opened two new Macy's stores and intends to open five Bloomingdale's Outlet stores during the remainder of fiscal 2012. The Company’sCompany has announced that in 2013 and early 2014 it intends to open three new Macy's stores, one Macy's replacement store, one new Bloomingdale's store, one Bloomingdale's replacement store, and may open additional Bloomingdale's Outlet stores.

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’sCompany'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.

Throughout 2008 and into 2009,

In recent years, consumer spending levels were adverselyhave 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 conditions adverselyfactors have affected and to varying degrees continue to adversely affect, 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. These conditions also adversely affected the projected future cash flows attributable to the Company’s operations, including the projected future cash flows assumed in connection with the acquisition of The May Department Stores Company (“May”), resulting in the Company recording in the fourth quarter of 2008 a reduction in the carrying value of its goodwill, and a related non-cash impairment charge, in the amount of $5,382 million. The Company experienced significantly higher sales growth and steady gross margin and cash flow in 2010, and therefore is optimistic about the improvement in current and future economic conditions.

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-brandedCompany's Macy's-branded and Bloomingdale’s-brandedBloomingdale's-branded operations. All economic conditions, however, ultimately affect the Company’sCompany's overall operations. Based on its assessment of current and

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anticipated market conditions and its recent performance, the Company is assuming that its comparable store sales in 20112012 will increase approximately 3%3.5% from 20102011 levels.

The discussion in this Item 7 should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report. The discussion in this Item 7 contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’sCompany's plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company’sCompany'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 “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements.”


Results of Operations
Comparison of the 52 Weeks Ended January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011

. Net income for 2011 was $1,256 million, compared to net income of $847 million for 2010, reflecting the benefits of the key strategies at Macy's, the continued strong performance at Bloomingdale's and higher income from credit operations. For 2011, gain on sale of properties, impairments and store closing costs positively affected net income by $25 million on a pretax basis. For 2010, impairments and store closing costs and expenses associated with the early retirement of debt negatively affected net income by $91 million on a pretax basis.

Net sales include merchandise sales, leased department income, shipping and handling fees and salesfor 2011 totaled $26,405 million, compared to third party retailers. In 2010, the Company began includingnet sales of private brand goods directly$25,003 million for 2010, an increase of $1,402 million or 5.6%. On a comparable store basis, net sales for 2011 were up 5.3% compared to third party retailers2010. Sales from the Company's Internet businesses in 2011 increased 39.6% compared to 2010 and positively affected the Company's 2011 comparable store sales of excess inventoryby 1.5%. The Company continues to third parties in net sales. These items were previously reported, netbenefit from the successful execution of the relatedMy Macy's localization strategy. Geographically, sales in 2011 were strongest in the southern regions. By family of business, sales in 2011 were strongest in cosmetics and fragrances, handbags, watches, men's, home textiles and furniture. Sales of the Company's private label brands continued to be strong and represented approximately 20% of net sales in the Macy's-branded stores in 2011. Sales in 2011 were less strong in women's traditional casual apparel, juniors and cold weather merchandise. The Company calculates comparable store sales as sales from stores in operation throughout 2010 and 2011 and all net 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 $15,738 million or 59.6% of net sales for 2011, compared to $14,824 million or 59.3% of net sales for 2010, an increase of $914 million. The cost of sales rate as a percent to net sales was higher in 2011, as compared to 2010, primarily due to the expansion of free shipping on macys.com and in stores since the fourth quarter of 2010. The valuation of merchandise inventories on the last-in, first-out basis did not impact cost of sales in selling,either period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) expenses. This change in presentation had an immaterial impact on reportedexpenses were $8,281 million or 31.4% of net sales does not impact comparablefor 2011, compared to $8,260 million or 33.0% of net sales for 2010, an increase of $21 million. The SG&A rate as a percent of net sales was 160 basis points lower in 2011, as compared to 2010, reflecting increased net sales. SG&A expenses in 2011 were impacted by higher selling costs as a result of stronger sales, higher advertising expense, and greater investments in the Company's omnichannel operations, partially offset by higher income from credit operations and lower depreciation and amortization expense. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising allowances, was $1,136 million for 2011 compared to $1,072 million for 2010. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising allowances, as a percent of net sales was 4.3% for both 2011 and 2010. Income from credit operations was $582 million in 2011 as compared to $332 million in 2010. Depreciation and amortization expense was $1,085 million for 2011, compared to $1,150 million for 2010.
Gain on sale of properties, impairments and store sales, netclosing costs for 2011 included a $54 million gain from the sale of store leases related to the 2006 divestiture of Lord & Taylor, partially offset by $22 million of asset impairment charges and $7 million of other costs and expenses primarily related to the store closings announced in January 2012.
Impairments and store closing costs for 2010 amounted to $25 million and included $18 million of asset impairment charges and $7 million of other costs and expenses related to the store closings announced in January 2011.
Net interest expense was $443 million for 2011, compared to $574 million for 2010, a decrease of $131 million. Net interest expense for 2011 benefited from lower levels of borrowings as compared to 2010, resulting from both the early retirement of outstanding debt during fiscal 2010 and the repayment of debt at maturity. Interest expense for 2010 also included approximately $66 million of expenses associated with the early retirement of debt.
The Company's effective tax rate of 36.2% for 2011 and 35.8% for 2010 differ from the federal income (loss) or diluted earnings (loss) per share,tax statutory rate of 35%, and was not applied retroactively to annual periods prior to fiscal 2010.

The Company changed its methodology for recording deferredon a comparative basis, principally because of the effect of state and local income taxes, from a blended rate basis to a separate entity basis,including the settlement of various tax issues and has reflected the effectstax examinations.


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Comparison of the 52 Weeks Ended January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010. Net income for 2010 was $847 million, compared to net income of $329 million for 2009, reflecting the benefits of the strategic initiatives at

Macy’s Macy's and the continued strong performance at Bloomingdale’s.Bloomingdale's. The net income for 2010 includesincluded the impact of $25 million of impairments and store closing costs.costs and approximately $66 million of expenses associated with the early retirement of debt. The net income for 2009 included the impact of $391 million of impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs.

Net sales for 2010 totaled $25,003 million, compared to net sales of $23,489 million for 2009, an increase of $1,514 million or 6.4%. On a comparable store basis, net sales for 2010 were up 4.6% compared to 2009. Sales from the Company’sCompany's Internet businesses in 2010 increased 28.7% compared to 2009 and positively affected the Company’sCompany's 2010 comparable store sales by 0.9%. The Company has realized continued success in the My Macy’sMacy's localization strategy. Geographically, sales in 2010 were strongest in Florida and the upper Midwest. By family of business, sales in 2010 were strongest in updated women’swomen's apparel, particularly the Company’sCompany's I-N-C brand, jewelry and watches, men’smen's apparel and accessories, luggage, furniture and mattresses. Sales of the Company’sCompany's private label brands continued to be strong and represented approximately 20% of net sales in the Macy’s-brandedMacy's-branded stores in 2010. Sales in 2010 were less strong in traditional women’swomen's sportswear. The Company calculates comparable store sales as sales from stores in operation throughout 2009 and 2010 and all net 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 $14,824 million or 59.3% of net sales for 2010, compared to $13,973 million or 59.5% of net sales for 2009, an increase of $851 million. The improved cost of sales rate reflectsreflected the benefit of good inventory management throughout 2010. The valuation of merchandise inventories on the last-in, first-out basis did not impact cost of sales in either period.

SG&A expenses were $8,260 million or 33.0% of net sales for 2010, compared to $8,062 million or 34.3% of net sales for 2009, an increase of $198 million. The SG&A rate as a percent of net sales was lower in 2010, as compared to 2009, reflecting an increase in net sales. SG&A expenses in 2010 increased due to higher selling costs as a result of stronger sales, higher workers’workers' compensation and general liability insurance costs, higher pension and supplementary retirement plan expense, and higher costs in support of the Company’sCompany's omnichannel operations, partially offset by lower depreciation and amortization expense, lower stock-based compensation expense, higher income from credit operations and lower advertising expense. Workers’Workers' compensation and general liability insurance costs were $148 million for 2010, compared to $124 million for 2009. Pension and supplementary retirement plan expense amounted to $144 million for 2010, compared to $110 million for 2009. Depreciation and amortization expense was $1,150 million for 2010, compared to $1,210 million for 2009. Stock-based compensation expense was $66 million for 2010, compared to $76 million for 2009. Income from credit operations was $332 million in 2010 as compared to $323 million in 2009. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising allowances, was $1,072 million for 2010 compared to $1,087 million for 2009.

Impairments and store closing costs and division consolidation costs for 2010 amounted to $25 million and included $18 million of asset impairment charges and $7 million of other costs and expenses related to the store closings announced in January 2011.

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs for 2009 amounted to $391 million and included $115 million of asset impairment charges, $6 million of other costs and expenses related to the store closings announced in January 2010, and $270 million of restructuring-related costs and expenses associated with the division consolidation and localization initiatives, primarily severance and other human resource-related costs.

Net interest expense was $574 million for 2010, compared to $556 million for 2009, an increase of $18 million. The increase in net interest expense iswas primarily due to approximately $66 million of expenses associated with the early retirement of approximately $1,000 million of outstanding debt during 2010, partially offset by lower levels of borrowings due primarily to such early retirement of outstanding debt.

The Company’sCompany's effective tax rate of 35.8% for 2010 and 35.2% for 2009 differdiffered 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 and the settlement of various tax issues and tax examinations. Federal, state and local income tax expense for 2009 included a benefit of approximately $21 million related to the settlement of federal income tax examinations, primarily attributable to the disposition of former subsidiaries.

Comparison of the 52 Weeks Ended January 30, 2010 and January 31, 2009. Net income for 2009 was $329 million, compared to the net loss of $4,775 million for 2008. The net income for 2009 included the impact of $391 million of impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs. The net loss for 2008 included the impact of $5,382 million of goodwill impairment charges and $398 million of impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs.

Net sales for 2009 totaled $23,489 million, compared to net sales of $24,892 million for 2008, a decrease of $1,403 million or 5.6%. On a comparable store basis, net sales for 2009 were down 5.3% compared to 2008. Sales from the Company’s Internet businesses in 2009 increased 19.6% compared to 2008 and positively affected the Company’s 2009 comparable store sales by 0.6%. Geographically, sales in 2009 were strong in the Midwest and weaker in Florida and California. By family of business, sales in 2009 were strongest in moderate apparel, updated better women’s sportswear, women’s shoes, outerwear, jewelry and watches, housewares, home textiles and mattresses. Sales of the Company’s private label brands continued to be strong and represented approximately 19% of net sales in the Macy’s-branded stores in 2009. The weaker businesses during 2009 included traditional better women’s sportswear, men’s suits, handbags, fragrances, fine china and crystal and furniture. The Company calculates comparable store sales as net sales from stores in operation throughout 2008 and 2009 and all net 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 $13,973 million or 59.5% of net sales for 2009, compared to $15,009 million or 60.3% of net sales for 2008, a decrease of $1,036 million. The improved cost of sales rate reflected the benefit of good inventory management throughout 2009. The valuation of merchandise inventories on the last-in, first-out basis did not impact cost of sales in either period.

SG&A expenses were $8,062 million or 34.3% of net sales for 2009, compared to $8,481 million or 34.1% of net sales for 2008, a decrease of $419 million. The SG&A rate as a percent of net sales was higher in 2009, as compared to 2008, primarily because of weaker sales. SG&A expenses in 2009 benefited from consolidation-related expense savings, lower depreciation and amortization expenses, lower workers’ compensation and general liability insurance costs and lower advertising expense, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation expense, higher performance based incentive compensation expense, lower income from credit operations and higher costs in support of the Company’s omnichannel operations. Depreciation and amortization expense was $1,210 million for 2009, compared to $1,278 million for 2008. Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance costs were $124 million for 2009, compared to $164 million for 2008. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising allowances, was $1,087 million for 2009 compared to $1,239 million for 2008. Stock-based compensation expense was $76 million for 2009, compared to $43 million for 2008. Income from credit operations was $323 million in 2009 as compared to $372 million in 2008. Pension and supplementary retirement plan expense amounted to $110 million for 2009, compared to $114 million for 2008.

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs for 2009 amounted to $391 million and included $115 million of asset impairment charges, $6 million of other costs and expenses related to the store closings announced in January 2010, and $270 million of restructuring-related costs and expenses associated with the division consolidation and localization initiatives, primarily severance and other human resource-related costs.

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs for 2008 amounted to $398 million and included $211 million of asset impairment charges, $11 million of other costs and expenses related to the store closings announced in January 2009, and $176 million of restructuring-related costs and expenses associated with the division consolidation and localization initiatives, primarily severance and other human resource-related costs.

Goodwill impairment charges for 2008 amounted to $5,382 million, which represented a write down of goodwill in the amount of the excess of the previous carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill, as calculated under the two-step goodwill impairment process in accordance with ASC Subtopic 350-20, “Goodwill.”

Net interest expense was $556 million for 2009, compared to $560 million for 2008, a decrease of $4 million. The decrease in net interest expense for 2009, as compared to 2008, resulted primarily from a lower level of borrowings due to retirement of debt at maturity and the debt tender offer completed during 2009, and was partially offset by a decrease in interest income due to lower rates on invested cash.

The Company’s effective income tax rate of 35.2% for 2009 differed from the federal income tax statutory rate of 35.0% principally because of the effect of state and local income taxes and the settlement of various tax issues and tax examinations. Federal, state and local income tax expense for 2009 included a benefit of approximately $21 million related to the settlement of federal income tax examinations, primarily attributable to the disposition of former subsidiaries. The Company’s effective income tax rate for 2008 differed from the federal income tax statutory rate of 35.0%, principally because of the impact of non-deductible goodwill impairment charges, the effect of state and local income taxes and the settlement of various tax issues and tax examinations.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


The Company’sCompany'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 20102011 was $1,506$2,093 million, compared to $1,750$1,506 million provided in 2009. The decrease2010,

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reflecting higher net income and a lower pension contribution in cash provided by operating activities in 2010 compared to 2009 includes a greater decrease in other liabilities not separately identified, primarily accelerated pension contributions.2011. During 2010,2011, the Company made pension funding contributions totaling approximately $825$375 million, compared to pension funding contributions made during 20092010 of approximately $370$825 million.

The Company is currently planning to make a pension funding contribution of approximately $150 million in 2012.
Net cash used by investing activities was $465$617 million for 2010,2011, compared to net cash used by investing activities of $377$465 million for 2009.2010. Investing activities for 20102011 include purchases of property and equipment totaling $555 million and capitalized software of $209 million, compared to purchases of property and equipment totaling $339 million and capitalized software of $166 million compared to purchases of property and equipment totaling $355 million and capitalized software of $105 million for 2009.2010. Cash flows from investing activities included $74$114 million and $60$74 million from the disposition of property and equipment for 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company’sCompany's budgeted capital expenditures are approximately $800$850 million for 2011,2012, primarily related to new stores, store remodels, maintenance, the renovation of Macy's Herald Square, technology and omnichannel investments, and distribution network improvements, including construction of a new fulfillment center. Management presently anticipates funding such expenditures with cash on hand and cash from operations.

Net cash used by the Company for all financing activities was $113 million for 2011, including the acquisition of the Company's common stock under its share repurchase program at an approximate cost of $500 million, the repayment of $454 million of debt and the payment of $148 million of cash dividends, partially offset by the issuance of $800 million of debt, the issuance of $162 million of common stock, primarily related to the exercise of stock options, and an increase in outstanding checks of $49 million. The debt issued during 2011 includes $550 million of 3.875% senior notes due 2022 and $250 million of 5.125% senior notes due 2042, the proceeds of which will be used to retire indebtedness maturing during the first half of 2012. The debt repaid during 2011 includes $330 million of 6.625% senior notes due April 1, 2011 and $109 million of 7.45% senior debentures due September 15, 2011.
Net cash used by the Company for all financing activities was $1,263 million for 2010, including the repayment of $1,245 million of debt and the payment of $84 million of cash dividends, partially offset by an increase in outstanding checks of $24 million and the issuance of $43 million of common stock, primarily related

to the exercise of stock options. The debt repaid during 2010 includesincluded the early retirement of approximately $1,000 million of outstanding debt with various stated maturities, and payment at maturity of $76 million of 8.5% senior notes due June 1, 2010 and $150 million of 10.625% senior debentures due November 1, 2010.

Net cash used by

On February 27, 2012, the Company notified holders of the $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012 of the Company's intent to redeem the debentures on March 29, 2012, as allowed under the terms of the indenture. The price for all financing activities was $1,072the redemption is calculated pursuant to the indenture and will result in the recognition of additional interest expense of approximately $4 million. By redeeming this debt early, the Company will save approximately $4 million for 2009, includingof interest expense during 2012. In addition, the repaymentCompany repaid $616 million of $9665.35% senior notes due March 15, 2012 at maturity. The Company will also repay $298 million of debt a decreasematuring in outstanding checksJanuary 2013, and presently anticipates funding the repayment with cash on hand and cash from operations. Additionally, the Company presently anticipates using cash on hand to continue the acquisition of $29 million, and the payment of $84 million of cash dividends. The debt repaidCompany's common stock during 2009 included $350 million of 6.30% senior notes due April 1, 2009 and $600 million of 4.80% senior notes due July 15, 2009.

2012. The Company is a partymay 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.

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 $2,000$1,500 million (which amount may be increased to $2,500$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 and replaced a $2,000 million facility which was set to expire August 30, 2012. As of January 29, 201128, 2012 and throughout all of 2010,2011, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under this agreement.

its credit agreements.

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 4.50.3.75. The Company’sCompany's interest coverage ratio for 20102011 was 5.647.44 and its leverage ratio at January 29, 201128, 2012 was 2.34,2.17, in each case as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement. The interest coverage ratio is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) over net interest expense and the leverage ratio is defined as debt over EBITDA. For purposes of these calculations EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment of goodwill, intangibles and real estate, non-recurring cash charges not to exceed in the aggregate $500$400 million from the date of the agreement and extraordinary losses less interest income and non-recurring or extraordinary gains. Debt and net interest are adjusted to exclude the premium on acquired debt and the resulting amortization, respectively.


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A breach of a restrictive covenant in the Company’sCompany's credit agreement or the inability of the Company to maintain the financial ratios described above could result in an event of default under the credit agreement. In addition, an event of default would occur under the credit agreement if any indebtedness of the Company in excess of an aggregate principal amount of $150 million becomes due prior to its stated maturity or the holders of such indebtedness become able to cause it to become due prior to its stated maturity. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the lenders could, subject to the terms and conditions of the credit agreement, elect to declare the outstanding principal, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable.

Moreover, most of the Company’sCompany's senior notes and debentures contain cross-default provisions based on the non-payment at maturity, or other default after an applicable grace period, of any other debt, the unpaid principal amount of which is not less than $100 million, that could be triggered by an event of default under the credit agreement. In such an event, the Company’sCompany's senior notes and debentures that contain cross-default provisions would also be subject to acceleration.

At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, no notes or debentures contain provisions requiring acceleration of payment upon a debt rating downgrade. However, the terms of approximately $3,000$3,800 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’sCompany's senior notes outstanding at that date require the Company to offer to purchase such notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest in specified circumstances involving both a change of control (as defined in the applicable indenture) of the Company and the rating of the notes by specified rating agencies at a level below investment grade.

The

As a result of upgrades of the notes by specified rating agencies, the rate of interest payable in respect of $612 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’sCompany's senior notes outstanding at January 29, 201128, 2012 decreased by .50.25 percent per annum to 8.375%8.125% effective in May 2010 as a result of an upgrade of the notes2011 and decreased by specified rating agencies..25 percent per annum to 7.875%, its stated interest rate, effective in January 2012. The rate of interest payable in respect of

these senior notes outstanding at January 29, 201128, 2012 could increase by up to 1.50 percent per annum or decrease by up to .502.0 percent per annum from its current level in the event of one or more downgrades or upgrades of the notes by specified rating agencies.

On January 5, 2012, the Company's board of directors approved an additional $1,000 million authorization to the Company's existing share repurchase program. During 2010,2011, the Company repurchased noapproximately 16,356,500 shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program. The Company’s share repurchase program is currently suspended.for a total of approximately $500 million. As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had approximately $850$1,352 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 February 25, 2011,January 5, 2012, the Company’sCompany's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 520 cents per share on its common stock, payable April 1, 20112, 2012 to Macy’sMacy's shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2011.

2012. This dividend reflects an increase of 100% over the previous quarterly dividend rate of 10 cents per share. The dividend had been increased during the second quarter of 2011 to 10 cents per share from the previous quarterly dividend rate of 5 cents per share.

At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had contractual obligations (within the scope of Item 303(a)(5) of Regulation S-K) as follows:

   Obligations Due, by Period 
  Total   Less than
1 Year
   1 – 3
Years
   3 – 5
Years
   More than
5 Years
 
  (millions) 

Short-term debt

  $451    $451    $0    $0    $0  

Long-term debt

   6,702     0     1,219     1,179     4,304  

Interest on debt

   5,082     472     814     685     3,111  

Capital lease obligations

   58     6     10     7     35  

Other long-term liabilities

   1,354     26     375     245     708  

Operating leases

   2,612     245     446     340     1,581  

Letters of credit

   38     38     0     0     0  

Other obligations

   2,320     1,988     265     61     6  
                         
  $18,617    $3,226    $3,129    $2,517    $9,745  
                         

 Obligations Due, by Period
Total 
Less than
1 Year
 
1 – 3
Years
 
3 – 5
Years
 
More than
5 Years
(millions)
Short-term debt$1,099
 $1,099
 $
 $
 $
Long-term debt6,404
 
 582
 1,823
 3,999
Interest on debt5,193
 455
 812
 674
 3,252
Capital lease obligations74
 6
 10
 6
 52
Operating leases2,767
 255
 468
 355
 1,689
Letters of credit34
 34
 
 
 
Other obligations3,838
 2,251
 563
 256
 768
 $19,409
 $4,100
 $2,435
 $3,114
 $9,760

“Other obligations” in the foregoing table consist primarily ofincludes post employment and postretirement benefits, self-insurance reserves, group medical/dental/life insurance programs, merchandise purchase obligations and obligations under outsourcing arrangements, construction contracts, employment contracts, group medical/dental/life insurance programs, energy and other supply agreements identified by the Company and liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits that the Company expects to settle in cash in the next year. The Company’sCompany's merchandise purchase obligations fluctuate on a seasonal basis, typically being higher in the summer and early fall and being lower in the late winter

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and early spring. The Company purchases a substantial portion of its merchandise inventories and other goods and services otherwise than through binding contracts. Consequently, the amounts shown as “Other obligations” in the foregoing table do not reflect the total amounts that the Company would need to spend on goods and services in order to operate its businesses in the ordinary course.

The Company has not included in the contractual obligations table approximately $170$134 million of long-term liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits for various tax positions taken or approximately $76$60 million of related accrued federal, state and local interest and penalties. These liabilities may increase or decrease over time as a result of tax examinations, and given the status of examinations, the Company cannot reliably estimate the period of any cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. The Company has included in the contractual obligations table $11$18 million of liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits that the Company expects to settle in cash in the next year. The Company has not included in the contractual obligation table the $220$389 million Pension Plan liability. The Company’sCompany's funding policy is to contribute amounts necessary to satisfy pension funding requirements, including requirements of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, plus such additional amounts from time to time as are determined to be appropriate to improve the Pension Plan’sPlan's funded status. The Pension Plan’s

Plan's funded status is affected by many factors including discount rates and the performance of Pension Plan assets. On March 28, 2011, theThe Company madeis currently planning to make a voluntarypension funding contribution to the Pension Plan of $225 million. The Company does not presently anticipate making any additional funding contributions to the Pension Plan during 2011, but may choose to do soapproximately $150 million in its discretion.

2012.

Management believes that, with respect to the Company’sCompany'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’sCompany'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’sCompany'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’sCompany'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 andincluding the redemption or repurchase of debt, equity or other securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

Management believesotherwise, and the department store business and other retail businesses will continue to consolidate. funding of pension related obligations.

The Company intends from time to time to consider additional acquisitions of, and investments in, department storesretail 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.


Critical Accounting Policies

Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into departments of merchandise having similar characteristics, and is stated at its current retail selling value. Inventory retail values are converted to a cost basis by applying specific average cost factors for each merchandise department. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio for each merchandise department based on beginning inventory and the fiscal year purchase activity. The retail inventory method inherently requires management judgments and contains estimates, such as the amount and timing of permanent markdowns to clear unproductive or slow-moving inventory, which may impact the ending inventory valuation as well as gross margins.

Permanent markdowns designated for clearance activity are recorded when the utility of the inventory has diminished. Factors considered in the determination of permanent markdowns include current and anticipated demand, customer preferences, age of the merchandise and fashion trends. When a decision is made to permanently mark down merchandise, the resulting gross profit reduction is recognized in the period the markdown is recorded.

The Company receives certain allowances from various vendors in support of the merchandise it purchases for resale. The Company receives certain allowances as reimbursement for markdowns taken and/or to support the gross margins earned in connection with the sales of merchandise. These allowances are generally credited to cost of sales at the time the merchandise is sold in accordance with ASC Subtopic 605-50, “Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company also receives advertising allowances from more thanapproximately 1,000 of its merchandise vendors pursuant to cooperative advertising programs, with some vendors participating in multiple programs. These allowances represent reimbursements by vendors of

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costs incurred by the Company to promote the

vendors’ vendors' merchandise and are netted against advertising and promotional costs when the related costs are incurred in accordance with ASC Subtopic 605-50. Advertising allowances in excess of costs incurred are recorded as a reduction of merchandise costs. The arrangements pursuant to which the Company’sCompany's vendors provide allowances, while binding, are generally informal in nature and one year or less in duration. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary significantly from vendor to vendor and are influenced by, among other things, the type of merchandise to be supported. Although it is highly unlikely that there will be any significant reduction in historical levels of vendor support, if such a reduction were to occur, the Company could experience higher costs of sales and higher advertising expense, or reduce the amount of advertising that it uses, depending on the specific vendors involved and market conditions existing at the time.

Physical inventories are generally taken within each merchandise department annually, and inventory records are adjusted accordingly, resulting in the recording of actual shrinkage. While it is not possible to quantify the impact from each cause of shrinkage, the Company has loss prevention programs and policies that are intended to minimize shrinkage. Physical inventories are taken at all store locations for substantially all merchandise categories approximately three weeks before the end of the fiscal year. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales at interim periods and for this approximate three-week period, based on historical shrinkage rates.

Long-Lived Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges

The carrying values of long-lived assets are periodically reviewed by the Company whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. For long-lived assets held for use, a potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets. The estimate of cash flows includes management’smanagement's assumptions of cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. When a potential impairment has occurred, an impairment write-down is recorded if the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes its estimated cash flows are sufficient to support the carrying value of its long-lived assets. If estimated cash flows significantly differ in the future, the Company may be required to record asset impairment write-downs.

If the Company commits to a plan to dispose of a long-lived asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life, estimated cash flows are revised accordingly, and the Company may be required to record an asset impairment write-down. Additionally, related liabilities arise such as severance, contractual obligations and other accruals associated with store closings from decisions to dispose of assets. The Company estimates these liabilities based on the facts and circumstances in existence for each restructuring decision. The amounts the Company will ultimately realize or disburse could differ from the amounts assumed in arriving at the asset impairment and restructuring charge recorded.

The Company classifies certain long-lived assets as held for disposal by sale and ceases depreciation when the particular criteria for such classification are met, including the probable sale within one year. For long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, an impairment charge is recorded if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less costs to sell. Such valuations include estimations of fair values and incremental direct costs to transact a sale.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company reviews the carrying value of its goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives at least annually for possible impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The reporting units are the Company’sCompany's retail operating divisions.divisions and the Macy's retail operating division is the only reporting unit with goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually at the end of the fiscal month of May. The goodwill impairment test currently involves a two-step process. The first step involves estimating the fair value of

each reporting unit based on its estimated discounted cash flows and comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. If this comparison indicates that a reporting unit’sunit's estimated fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is required. If applicable, the second step requires the Company to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit’sunit's net assets, with any fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets representing the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess.

Beginning with the annual review of the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives in 2012, the goodwill impairment test will begin with an assessment of 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. The results of this assessment, which will require the exercise of substantial judgment by the Company, will determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test process.

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The Company uses judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. The occurrence of a change in circumstances, such as continued adverse business conditions or other economic factors, would determine the need for impairment testing between annual impairment tests. Due to deterioration in the general economic environment during 2008 (and the impact thereof on the Company’s then-most recently completed annual business plan) and the resultant decline in the Company’s market capitalization, the Company believed that an additional goodwill impairment test was required as of January 31, 2009. In performing the first step of this impairment test, the Company estimated the fair value of its reporting units by discounting their projected future cash flows to present value, and reconciling the aggregate estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the trading value of the Company’s common stock (together with an implied control premium). The Company believes that this reconciliation process represents a market participant approach to valuation. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that the carrying value of each of the Company’s reporting units exceeded its fair value at January 31, 2009, which resulted in all of the Company’s reporting units failing the first step of the goodwill impairment test. The Company then undertook the second step of the goodwill impairment test, which involved, among other things, obtaining third-party appraisals of substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets. Based on the results of its goodwill impairment testing as of January 31, 2009, the Company recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $5,382 million ($5,083 million after income taxes) in the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result of the 2008 goodwill impairment charge, the Macy’s retail operating division is the only reporting unit with goodwill.

Based on the results of the most recent annual impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets completed during the second quarter of 2010,2011, the Company determined that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired as of May 29, 201028, 2011 and the estimated fair value of the Macy’sMacy's retail operating division substantially exceeded its carrying value.

The goodwill impairment testing process involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments by management, and is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. Estimating a reporting unit’sunit's discounted cash flows involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments with respect to a variety of factors, including sales, gross margin and SG&A rates, capital expenditures, cash flows and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. Projected sales, gross margin and SG&A expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on the Company’sCompany's annual business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows of the reporting unit directly resulting from the use of its assets in its operations. The allocation of the estimated fair value of the Company’sCompany's reporting units to the estimated fair value of their net assets also involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments. Both the estimates of the fair value of the Company’sCompany's reporting units and the allocation of the estimated fair value of the reporting units to their net assets are based on the best information available to the Company’sCompany's management as of the date of the assessment.

The use of different assumptions, estimates or judgments in either step of the goodwill impairment testing process, including with respect to the estimated future cash flows of the Company’sCompany's reporting units, the discount rate used to discount such estimated cash flows to their net present value, the reasonableness of the resultant implied control premium relative to the Company’sCompany's market capitalization, and the appraised fair value of the reporting units’units' tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, could materially increase or decrease the fair value of the reporting unit and/or its net assets and, accordingly, could materially increase or decrease any related impairment charge.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are estimated based on the tax statutes, regulations and case law of the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax assets are evaluated for recoverability based on all available evidence, including past operating results, estimates of future taxable income, and the feasibility of tax planning strategies. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

The

As of January 29, 2011, the Company changed its methodology for recording deferred state income taxes from a blended rate basis to a separate entity basis, and has reflected the effects of such change to 2010 and all prior periods.2008. Even though the Company considers the change to have had only an immaterial impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the prior periods as previously reported have been adjusted to reflect the change.

Uncertain tax positions are recognized if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Uncertain tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are then measured to determine the amount of benefit eligible for recognition in the financial statements. Each uncertain tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Uncertain tax positions are evaluated and adjusted as appropriate, while taking into account the progress of audits of various taxing jurisdictions. The Company does not anticipate that resolution of these matters will have a material impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’sCompany's uncertain tax positions, provision for income taxes, and any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. Although the Company believes that its judgments are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different from that which is reflected in the Company’sCompany's historical income provisions and accruals.

Self-Insurance Reserves

The Company, through its insurance subsidiaries,subsidiary, is self-insured for workers’workers' compensation and general liability claims up to certain maximum liability amounts. Although the amounts accrued are actuarially determined by third parties based on

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analysis of historical trends of losses, settlements, litigation costs and other factors, the amounts the Company will ultimately disburse could differ from such accrued amounts.

Pension and Supplementary Retirement Plans

The Company has a funded defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”) and an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan (the “SERP”). The Company accounts for these plans in accordance with ASC Topic 715, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits.” Under ASC Topic 715, an employer recognizes the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability on the balance sheet and recognizes changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. Additionally, pension expense is recognized on an accrual basis over employees’employees' approximate service periods. The pension expense calculation is generally independent of funding decisions or requirements. The Company anticipates that Pension and SERP expense, which was approximately $144$150 million in 2010,2011, will remain comparableincrease by approximately $65 million in 2011.

2012.

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 provides the funding requirements for the Pension Plan which are different from the employer’semployer's accounting for the plan as outlined in ASC Topic 715. During 2010,2011, the Company made funding contributions to the Pension Plan totaling approximately $825 million. On March 28, 2011, the Company made a voluntary funding contribution to the Pension Plan of $225$375 million. The Company does not presently anticipate making any additionalis currently planning to make a pension funding contributions to the Pension Plan during 2011, but may choose to do socontribution of approximately $150 million in its discretion.2012. Management believes that, with respect to the Company’sCompany's current operations, cash on hand and funds from operations, together with available borrowing under its credit facility and other capital resources, will be sufficient to cover the Company’sCompany's Pension Plan cash requirements in both the near term and also over the longer term.

At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had unrecognized actuarial losses of $1,116$1,558 million for the Pension Plan and $113$195 million for the SERP. The unrecognized losses for the Pension Plan and the SERP will be recognized as a component of pension expense in future years in accordance with ASC Topic 715, and is expected to impact 20112012 Pension and SERP expense by approximately $90$155 million.

The calculation of pension expense and pension liabilities requires the use of a number of assumptions. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience may differ significantly from current expectations. The Company believes that the most critical assumptions relate to the long-term rate of return on plan assets (in the case of the Pension Plan), the discount rate used to determine the present value of projected benefit obligations and the weighted average rate of increase of future compensation levels.

As of January 29, 2011, the Company lowered the assumed annual long-term rate of return for the Pension Plan’sPlan's assets from 8.75% to 8.00% based on expected future returns on the portfolio. The Company develops its expected long-term rate of return assumption by evaluating input from several professional advisors taking into account the asset allocation of the portfolio and long-term asset class return expectations, as well as long-term inflation assumptions. Pension expense increases or decreases as the expected rate of return on the assets of the Pension Plan decreases or increases, respectively. Lowering the expected long-term rate of return on the Pension Plan’s assets by 0.25% (from 8.00% to 7.75%) would increase the estimated 2011 pension expense by approximately $8 million andor raising the expected long-term rate of return on the Pension Plan’sPlan's assets by 0.25% (from 8.00% to 8.25%) would increase or decrease the estimated 20112012 pension expense by approximately $8 million.

The Company discounted its future pension obligations using a rate of 4.65% at January 28, 2012, compared to 5.40% at January 29, 2011, compared to 5.65% at January 30, 2010.2011. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the Company’sCompany's Pension Plan and SERP obligations is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’syear's expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for Pension Plan and SERP obligations. Pension liability and future pension expense both increase or decrease as the discount rate is reduced or increased, respectively. Lowering the discount rate by 0.25% (from 5.40%4.65% to 5.15%4.40%) would increase the projected benefit obligation at January 29, 201128, 2012 by approximately $98$107 million and would increase estimated 20112012 pension expense by approximately $11 million. Increasing the discount rate by 0.25% (from 5.40%4.65% to 5.65%4.90%) would decrease the projected benefit obligation at January 29, 201128, 2012 by approximately $89$100 million and would decrease estimated 20112012 pension expense by approximately $10 million.

The assumed weighted average age-graded rate of increase in future compensation levels was 4.5% at January 29, 201128, 2012 and January 30, 201029, 2011 for the Pension Plan, and 4.9% at January 29, 201128, 2012 and January 30, 201029, 2011 for the SERP. The Company develops its rate of compensation increase assumption on an age-graded basis based on recent experience and reflects an estimate of future compensation levels taking into account general increase levels, seniority, promotions and other factors. This assumption was revised during 2009 based on the completion of a third-party assumption study reflecting more recent experience. Pension liabilities and future pension expense both increase or decrease as the weighted average rate of increase of future compensation levels is

increased or decreased, respectively. Increasing or decreasing the assumed weighted average rate of increase of future compensation levels by 0.25% would increase or decrease the projected benefit obligation at January 29, 201128, 2012 by approximately $16$17 million and change estimated 20112012 pension expense by approximately $4 million.




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New Pronouncements


In January 2010,May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting StandardsStandard Update No. 2010-06,2011-04, which provides amendments and requires new disclosures relating toamends ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” and also conforming amendments to guidance relating to ASC Topic 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.” The Company adopted this guidance on January 31, 2010, except for the disclosure requirement regarding purchases, sales, issuances and settlementsresult in the rollforward of activity in Level 3common fair value measurements whichand disclosures between accounting principles generally accepted in the Company adopted on January 30, 2011. This guidance is limitedUnited 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 formwording used to describe fair value measurement requirements and contentdisclosures, but often do not result in a change in the application of disclosures, andcurrent guidance. Certain amendments clarify the portion thereof that has been adopted did not haveintent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while certain other amendments change a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operationsprinciple or cash flows. The Company does not anticipate that the full adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operationsrequirement for fair value measurement or cash flows.

In July 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-20, which amends various sections of ASC Topic 310, “Receivables,” relating to a company’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. The amendment requires companies to provide disaggregated levels of disclosure by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature of credit risk, how the risk is analyzed in determining the related allowance for credit losses and changes to the allowance during the reporting period. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2011, except as it relates to disclosures regarding activities during a reporting period, which is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 31, 2010. This guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures. The initial adoption did not have, and the full adoption is not expected to have, an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-28, which amends ASC Topic 350, “Goodwill and Other,” relating to the goodwill impairment test of a reporting unit with zero or negative carrying amounts.disclosure. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010.2011. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a materialan impact on the Company’sCompany'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. This guidance, as amended, is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The guidance is limited to the form and content of the financial statements and 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.
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. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. 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.
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.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates that may adversely affect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In seeking to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Company manages exposures through its regular operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and is not a party to any leveraged financial instruments.

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk through its borrowing activities, which are described in Note 87 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The majority of the Company’s borrowings are under fixed rate instruments. However, the Company, from time to time, may use interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements to help manage its exposure to interest rate movements and reduce borrowing costs. At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company was not a party to any derivative financial instruments and based on the Company’s lack of market risk sensitive instruments outstanding at January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company has determined that there was no material market risk exposure to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as of such date.


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Item 8.Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Information called for by this item is set forth in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and supplementary data contained in this report and is incorporated herein by this reference. Specific financial statements and supplementary data can be found at the pages listed in the following index:


INDEX

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F-4

Consolidated Balance Sheets at28, 2012, January  29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

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Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.Controls and Procedures.

a. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have carried out, as of January 29, 2011,28, 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.

b. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company’s management conducted an assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission inInternal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, the Company’s management has concluded that, as of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 201128, 2012 and has issued an attestation report expressing an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as stated in their report located on page F-3.

c. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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.

d. Certifications

The certifications of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this report. Additionally, in 20102011 the Company’s Chief Executive Officer certified to the NYSE that he was not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE corporate governance listing standards.


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Item 9B.Other Information.

In January 2011, the Company determined that the performance restricted stock unit agreements issued to participants in the Company’s long-term incentive program (including the Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and other named executive officers) on March 19, 2010 contained an erroneous definition of “Net Sales” in the definition of the EBITDA Margin performance goal. On February 25, 2011, the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors authorized the Company to include language in the form of the performance restricted stock unit agreement to be used for 2011 grants, which is filed as Exhibit 10.23 to this report, correcting the definition of Net Sales in the 2010 agreement. Additional information regarding the performance restricted stock units granted to the Company’s named executive officers in fiscal 2010 is set forth under “Compensation Discussion & Analysis” and “Compensation of the Named Executives for 2010” in the Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with our 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and incorporated herein by reference.

PART III

Item 10.Directors, and Executive Officers of the Registrant.and Corporate Governance.

Information called for by this item is set forth under “Item 1 – Election of Directors” and “Further Information Concerning the Board of Directors – Committees of the Board” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement to be delivered to stockholders in connection with our 20112012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”), and “Item 1. Business – Executive Officers of the Registrant” in this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.Executive Compensation.

Information called for by this item is set forth under “Compensation Discussion & Analysis,” “Compensation of the Named Executives for 2010,2011,” “Compensation Committee Report” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

Information called for by this item is set forth under “Stock Ownership – Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Stock

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Ownership – Stock Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers” in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.Security Ownership of Certain RelationshipsBeneficial Owners and Management and Related Transactions.Stockholder Matters.

Information called for by this item is set forth under “Further Information Concerning the Board of Directors – Director Independence” and “Policy on Related Person Transactions” in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Information called for by this item is set forth under “Item 2 – Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.



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PART IV

Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1.Financial Statements:

The list of financial statements required by this item is set forth in Item 8 “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and is incorporated herein by reference.

2.Financial Statement Schedules:

All schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable, not required, or the information is included elsewhere in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto.

3.Exhibits:


Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  

Document if Incorporated by Reference

3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation  Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 18, 2010 (the “May 18, 2010 Form 8-K”)
3.1.1  Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock  
Exhibit 3.1.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995
3.1.2Article Seventh of the Amended and Restated Certificate of IncorporationExhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2011 (the “May 24, 2011 Form 8-K”)
3.2  Amended and Restated By-Laws  Exhibit 3.2 to the May 18, 201024, 2011 Form 8-K
4.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation  See Exhibits 3.1, 3.1.1 and 3.1.13.1.2
4.2  Amended and Restated By-Laws  See Exhibit 3.2
4.3  Indenture, dated as of January 15, 1991, among the Company (as successor to The May Department Stores Company (“May Delaware”)), Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. (“Macy’s Retail”) (f/k/a The May Department Stores Company (NY) or “May New York”) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (“BNY Mellon”, successor to J.P. Morgan Trust Company and as successor to The First National Bank of Chicago), as Trustee (the “1991 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4(2) to May New York’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 15, 1991
4.3.1  Guarantee of Securities, dated as of August 30, 2005, by the Company relating to the 1991 Indenture  
Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on August 30, 2005 (the “August 30, 2005 Form 8-K”)
4.4  Indenture, dated as of December 15, 1994, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company and The First National Bank of Boston), as Trustee (the “1994 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-88328) filed on January 9, 1995

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

Document if Incorporated by Reference

4.4.1  Eighth Supplemental Indenture to the 1994 Indenture, dated as of July 14, 1997, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company and The First National Bank of Boston), as Trustee  Exhibit 2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 15, 1997 (the “July 1997 Form 8-K”)


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Exhibit
Number
DescriptionDocument if Incorporated by Reference
4.4.2  Ninth Supplemental Indenture to the 1994 Indenture, dated as of July 14, 1997, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company and The First National Bank of Boston), as Trustee  Exhibit 3 to the July 1997 Form 8-K
4.4.3  Tenth Supplemental Indenture to the 1994 Indenture, dated as of August 30, 2005, among the Company, Macy’s Retail and U.S. Bank National Association (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company and as successor to The First National Bank of Boston), as Trustee  Exhibit 10.14 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
4.4.4  Guarantee of Securities, dated as of August 30, 2005, by the Company relating to the 1994 Indenture  Exhibit 10.16 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
4.5  Indenture, dated as of September 10, 1997, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to Citibank, N.A.), as Trustee (the “1997 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-34321) filed on September 11, 1997
4.5.1  First Supplemental Indenture to the 1997 Indenture, dated as of February 6, 1998, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to Citibank, N.A.), as Trustee  Exhibit 2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 1998
4.5.2  Third Supplemental Indenture to the 1997 Indenture, dated as of March 24, 1999, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to Citibank, N.A.), as Trustee  Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-76795) filed on April 22, 1999
4.5.3Fifth Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of March 27, 2001, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to Citibank, N.A.), as TrusteeExhibit 4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2001
4.5.4  Seventh Supplemental Indenture to the 1997 Indenture, dated as of August 30, 2005 among the Company, Macy’s Retail and U.S. Bank National Association (successor to Citibank, N.A.), as Trustee  Exhibit 10.15 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

Document if Incorporated by Reference

4.5.54.5.4  Guarantee of Securities, dated as of August 30, 2005, by the Company relating to the 1997 Indenture  Exhibit 10.17 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
4.6  Indenture, dated as of June 17, 1996, among the Company (as successor to May Delaware), Macy’s Retail (f/k/a May New York) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (“BNY Mellon”, successor to J.P. Morgan Trust Company), as Trustee (the “1996 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-06171) filed on June 18, 1996 by May Delaware
4.6.1  First Supplemental Indenture to the 1996 Indenture, dated as of August 30, 2005, by and among the Company (as successor to May Delaware), Macy’s Retail (f/k/a May New York) and BNY Mellon, as Trustee  Exhibit 10.9 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
4.7  Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2004, among the Company (as successor to May Delaware), Macy’s Retail (f/k/a May New York) and BNY Mellon, as Trustee (the “2004 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-00079) filed July 21, 2004 by May Delaware
4.7.1  First Supplemental Indenture to the 2004 Indenture, dated as of August 30, 2005 among the Company (as successor to May Delaware), Macy’s Retail and BNY Mellon, as Trustee  Exhibit 10.10 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
4.8  Indenture, dated as of November 2, 2006, by and among Macy’s Retail, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (the “2006 Indenture”)  Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration No. 333-138376) filed on November 2, 2006


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Exhibit
Number
DescriptionDocument if Incorporated by Reference
4.8.1  First Supplemental Indenture to the 2006 Indenture, dated November 29, 2006, among Macy’s Retail, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee  Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 29, 2006
4.8.2  Second Supplemental Indenture to the 2006 Indenture, dated March 12, 2007, among Macy’s Retail, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee  Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 12, 2007 (the “March 12, 2007 Form 8-K”)
4.8.3  Third Supplemental Indenture to the 2006 Indenture, dated March 12, 2007, among Macy’s Retail, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee  Exhibit 4.2 to the March 12, 2007 Form 8-K
4.8.4  Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the 2006 Indenture, dated as of August 31, 2007, among Macy’s Retail, as issuer, the Company, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee  Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 31, 2007

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

Document if Incorporated by Reference

4.8.5  Fifth Supplemental Trust Indenture to the 2006 Indenture, dated as of June 26, 2008, among Macy’s Retail, as issuer, Macy’s, Inc.,the Company, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee  Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2008
4.9Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2012, among Macy's Retail, the Company and BNY Mellon, as Trustee (the "2012 Indenture")Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2012 (the “January 13, 2012 Form 8-K”)
4.9.1First Supplemental Trust Indenture to the 2012 Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2012, among Macy's Retail, as issuer, the Company, as guarantor, and BNY Mellon, as trusteeExhibit 4.2 to the January 13, 2012 Form 8-K
4.9.2Second Supplemental Trust Indenture to the 2012 Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2012, among Macy's Retail, as issuer, the Company, as guarantor, and BNY Mellon, as trusteeExhibit 4.3 to the January 13, 2012 Form 8-K
10.1+  Credit Amendment, and Restatement Agreement dated as of dated as of December 18, 2008,June 20, 2011, among Macy’s, Inc., Macy’sthe Company, Macy's Retail, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and paying agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent which includes as an exhibit the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 5, 2009, among Macy’s, Inc., Macy’s Retail, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as paying agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC, as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers  Exhibit 10.110.01 to the Company’s QuarterlyCurrent Report on Form 10-Q8-K filed on September 8, 2009June 20, 2011 (the “September 8, 2009“June 20, 2011 Form 10-Q”8-K”)
10.2  Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement, dated as of January 5, 2009,June 20, 2011, among the Company, Macy’s Retail, certain subsidiary guarantors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as paying agent  Exhibit 10.210.02 to the September 8, 2009June 20, 2011 Form 10-Q8-K
10.3  Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of August 30, 2005, among the Company, Macy’s Retail and Banc of America Securities LLC  Exhibit 10.6 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
10.4  Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of August 30, 2005, among the Company, Macy’s Retail and Goldman, Sachs & Co.  Exhibit 10.7 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
10.5  Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of August 30, 2005, among the Company, Macy’s Retail and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.  Exhibit 10.8 to the August 30, 2005 Form 8-K
10.6  Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2006, among the Company and Loop Capital Markets, LLC  Exhibit 10.6 to the 2006Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13536) for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007 ( the 2006 “Form 10-K”)
10.7  Tax Sharing Agreement  Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on November 27, 1991, as amended (the “Form 10”)


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Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  

Document if Incorporated by Reference

10.8+  Purchase, Sale and Servicing Transfer Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2005, among the Company, FDS Bank, Prime II Receivables Corporation (“Prime II”) and Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”)  Exhibit 10.3 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.8.1  Letter Agreement, dated August 22, 2005, among the Company, FDS Bank, Prime II and Citibank  Exhibit 10.17.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13536) for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006 (the “2005 Form 10-K”)
10.8.2+  Second Amendment to Purchase, Sale and Servicing Transfer Agreement, dated October 24, 2005, between the Company and Citibank  Exhibit 10.4 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.8.3  Third Amendment to Purchase, Sale and Servicing Transfer Agreement, dated May 1, 2006, between the Company and Citibank  Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2006
10.8.4+  Fourth Amendment to Purchase, Sale and Servicing Transfer Agreement, dated May 22, 2006, between the Company and Citibank  Exhibit 10.5 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9+  Credit Card Program Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2005, among the Company, FDS Bank, Macy’s Credit and Customer Services, Inc. (“MCCS”) (f/k/a FACS Group, Inc.) and Citibank  Exhibit 10.6 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9.1+  First Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, dated October 24, 2005, between the Company and Citibank  Exhibit 10.7 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9.2+  Second Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, dated May 22, 2006, between the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, Macy’s West Stores, Inc. (f/k/a Macy’s Department Stores, Inc,) (“MWSI”), Bloomingdale’s, Inc. (“Bloomingdale’s”) and Department Stores National Bank (“DSNB”) and Citibank  Exhibit 10.8 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9.3  Restated Letter Agreement, dated May 30, 2008 and effective as of December 18, 2006, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s, Inc. (“Bloomingdale’s), and DSNB (as assignee of Citibank, N.A.)  Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 3, 2008 (the “May 3, 2008 Form 10-Q”)
10.9.4  Restated Letter Agreement, dated May 30, 2008 and effective as of March 22, 2007, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.7 to the May 3, 2008 Form 10-Q

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

Document if Incorporated by Reference

10.9.5  Restated Letter Agreement, dated May 30, 2008 and effective as of April 6, 2007, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.8 to the May 3, 2008 Form 10-Q
10.9.6  Restated Letter Agreement, dated May 30, 2008 and effective as of June 1, 2007, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.9 to the May 3, 2008 Form 10-Q
10.9.7  Restated Third Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, dated May 31, 2008 and effective as of February 3, 2008, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.10 to the May 3, 2008 Form 10-Q
10.9.8+  Fourth Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, effective as of August 1, 2008, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB.  Exhibit 10.9 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q


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Exhibit
Number
DescriptionDocument if Incorporated by Reference
10.9.9+  Fifth Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2009, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.10 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9.10+  Sixth Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2009, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.11 to the September 8, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.9.11+  Seventh Amendment to Credit Card Program Agreement, effective as of February 26, 2010, among the Company, FDS Bank, MCCS, MWSI, Bloomingdale’s and DSNB  Exhibit 10.9.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13536) for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010
10.10  1995 Executive Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of June 1, 2007 (the “1995 Plan”) *  Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 (the “2008 Form 10-K”)
10.11  1992 Incentive Bonus Plan, as amended and restated as of February 3, 2007 *  Appendix B to the Company’s Proxy Statement dated April 4, 2007
10.12  1994 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of June 1, 2007 *  Exhibit 10.13 to the 2008 Form 10-K
10.13  Form of Indemnification Agreement *  Exhibit 10.14 to the Form 10
10.14Employment Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2007, between Terry J. Lundgren and the Company (the “Lundgren Employment Agreement”) *Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2007
10.14.1Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 19, 2010, between Terry J. Lundgren and the CompanyExhibit 10.5 to the March 25, 2010 Form 8-K (the “March 25, 2010 Form 8-K”) *

Exhibit

Number

Description

Document if Incorporated by Reference

10.15Employment Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2008, between Thomas L. Cole and Macy’s Corporate Services, Inc. *Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2008 (the “April 22, 2008 Form 8-K”)
10.16Employment Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2008, between Janet Grove and Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc. *Exhibit 10.2 to the April 22, 2008 Form 8-K
10.17Employment Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2008, between Karen M. Hoguet and Macy’s Corporate Services, Inc. *Exhibit 10.3 to the April 22, 2008 Form 8-K
10. 18Form of Employment Agreement for Executives and Key Employees *Exhibit 10.31 the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-10951) for fiscal year ended January 29, 1994
10.19  Executive Severance Plan, effective November 1, 2009 *  Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on December 7, 2009 (the “December 7, 2009 Form 10-Q”)
10.2010.15  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for the 1995 Plan (for Executives and Key Employees) *  Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 25, 2005
10.20.110.15.1  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for the 1995 Plan (for Executives and Key Employees), as amended *  Exhibit 10.33.1 to the 2005 Form 10-K
10.20.210.15.2  Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan *  Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on From 8-K (File No. 001-00079) filed on March 23, 2005 by May Delaware (the “March 23, 2005 Form 8-K”)
10.20.310.15.3  Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (for Executives and Key Employees) *  Exhibit 10.1 to the March 25, 2010 Form 8-K
10.2110.16  Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated as of October 26, 2007, by and between the Company and Terry Lundgren *  Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2007
10.2210.17  Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan *  Exhibit 10.4 to the March 23, 2005 Form 8-K
10.22.110.17.1  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan *  Exhibit 10.3 to the March 25, 2010 Form 8-K
10.2310.18  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan *  
10.2410.19  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (Founders Award) *  Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 8-K dated March 24, 2009
10.2510.20  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan *  Exhibit 10.4 to the March 25, 2010 Form 8-K
10.2610.21  Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan *  Exhibit 10.29 to the 2008 Form 10-K


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Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  

Document if Incorporated by Reference

10.2710.21.1First Amendment to the Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2012 *
10.22  Executive Deferred Compensation Plan *  
Exhibit 10.30 to the 2008 Form 10-K

10.28 Macy’s,
10.23Macy's, Inc. Profit Sharing 401(k) Investment Plan (the “Plan”"Plan") (amending and restating the Macy’s,Macy's, Inc. Profit Sharing 401(k) Investment Plan and The May Department Stores Company Profit Sharing Plan), effective as of September 1, 2008 *  
Exhibit 10.31 to the 2008 Form 10-K

10.28.1 
10.23.1
First Amendment to the Plan regarding matching rate with respect to the Plan’sPlan's 2009 plan year, effective as of January 1, 2009 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13536) for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2011 (the “2010 Form 10-K”)

10.28.2 
10.23.2
Second Amendment to the Plan regarding certain rollover requirements added by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, restated effective as of January 1, 2008 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.2 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.28.3 
10.23.3
Third Amendment to the Plan regarding matching rate with respect to the Plan’sPlan's 2010 plan year, effective January 1, 2010 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.3 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.28.4 
10.23.4
Fourth Amendment to the Plan regarding deferral percentage and average actual contribution limits, effective January 1, 2010 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.4 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.28.510.23.5  Fifth Amendment to the Plan regarding the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008, effective as of January 1, 2008 *  
Exhibit 10.28.5 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.28.6 
10.23.6
Sixth Amendment to the Plan regarding matching rate with respect to the Plan’sPlan's plan year on or after January 1, 2011, effective as of January 1, 2011 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.6 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.28.7 
10.23.7
Seventh Amendment to the Plan regarding name change of the Plan effective as of April 1, 2011 *

  
Exhibit 10.28.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K

10.29 
10.23.8
Eighth Amendment to the Plan regarding matching contribution formula effective January 1, 2012 *

10.23.9
Ninth Amendment to the Plan regarding the provisions of the Workers, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2007 that waived required minimum distributions for 2009, effective January 1, 2009 *

10.23.10
Tenth Amendment to the Plan regarding diversification requirements effective January 1, 2007 *

10.23.11
Eleventh Amendment to the Plan regarding Puerto Rico participants effective January 1, 2011 *

10.23.12
Twelfth Amendment to the Plan regarding qualified nonelective contributions effective January 1, 2012 *

10.24
Director Deferred Compensation Plan *

 
Exhibit 10.33 to the 2008 Form 10-K

10.30 Stock Credit Plan for 2006 – 2007 of Federated Department Stores, Inc. * Exhibit 10.43 to the 2005 Form 10-K
10.30.110.25 
Stock Credit Plan for 2008 - 2009 of Macy’s,Macy's, Inc. (as amended as of August 22, 2008) *

 
Exhibit 10.1 to the August 2, 2008 Form 10-Q

10.26
Macy's, Inc. 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan *

Appendix B to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 1, 2009

10.27
Change in Control Plan, effective November 1, 2009, as amended December 9, 2011 *

10.28
Time Sharing Agreement between Macy's, Inc. and Terry J. Lundgren, dated March 25, 2011 *

Exhibit 10.33 to the 2010 Form 10-K.


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Exhibit
Number
  Macy’s, Inc. 2009 OmnibusDescriptionDocument if Incorporated by Reference
10.29Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan * Appendix B to the Company’sCompany's Proxy Statement dated April 1, 2009March 28, 2012
10.32 Change in Control Plan, effective November 1, 2009 * Exhibit 10.2 to the December 7, 2009 Form 10-Q
10.33Time Sharing Agreement between Macy’s, Inc. and Terry J. Lundgren, dated March 25, 2011 *
21 Subsidiaries 
23 
Consent of KPMG LLP

 
24 
Powers of Attorney

 
31.1 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

Document if Incorporated by Reference

31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)  
32.1 Certifications by Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act  
32.2 Certifications by Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act  
101** The following financial statements from Macy’s, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2011,28, 2012, filed on March 30, 2011,28, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations,Income, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail.  

___________________
+Portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. The confidential portions have been provided to the SEC.
*Constitutes a compensatory plan or arrangement.
**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 Section 13 or 15(d) 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: 

By:
/s/    DENNIS J. BRODERICK        

 

Dennis J. Broderick

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and

Secretary

Date: March 30, 2011

28, 2012

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 30, 2011.

28, 2012.

Signature

  

Title

*

Terry J. Lundgren

  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Director
Terry J. Lundgren

*

Karen M. Hoguet

  Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)
Karen M. Hoguet

*

Joel A. Belsky

  Executive Vice President and Controller (principal accounting officer)
Joel A. Belsky

*

Stephen F. Bollenbach

  Director
Stephen F. Bollenbach

*

Deirdre Connelly

  Director
Deirdre Connelly

*

Meyer Feldberg

  Director
Meyer Feldberg

*

Sara Levinson

  Director
Sara Levinson

*

Joseph Neubauer

  Director
Joseph Neubauer

*

Joseph A. Pichler

  Director
Joseph A. Pichler

*

Joyce M. Roché

  Director
Joyce M. Roché

*

Craig E. Weatherup

  Director
Craig E. Wetherup

*

Marna C. Whittington

  Director
Marna C. Whittington

 ___________________
*The undersigned, by signing his name hereto, does sign and execute this Annual Report on Form 10-K pursuant to the Powers of Attorney executed by the above-named officers and directors and filed herewith.

By:

/s/    DENNIS J. BRODERICK        

Dennis J. Broderick

Attorney-in-Fact

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 By:
Page/s/    DENNIS J. BRODERICK        
 
Dennis J. Broderick
Attorney-in-Fact

33

Table of Contents

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Page

F-4

Consolidated Balance Sheets at28, 2012, January  29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

F-5



F-1


REPORT OF MANAGEMENT

To the Shareholders of

Macy’s, Inc.:

The integrity and consistency of the Consolidated Financial Statements of Macy’s, Inc. and subsidiaries, which were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, are the responsibility of management and properly include some amounts that are based upon estimates and judgments.

The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls, which is supported by a program of internal audits with appropriate management follow-up action, to provide reasonable assurance, at appropriate cost, that the Company’s assets are protected and transactions are properly recorded. Additionally, the integrity of the financial accounting system is based on careful selection and training of qualified personnel, organizational arrangements which provide for appropriate division of responsibilities and communication of established written policies and procedures.

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and has issued Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been audited by KPMG LLP. Their report expresses their opinion as to the fair presentation, in all material respects, of the financial statements and is based upon their independent audits.

The Audit Committee, composed solely of outside directors, meets periodically with KPMG LLP, the internal auditors and representatives of management to discuss auditing and financial reporting matters. In addition, KPMG LLP and the Company’s internal auditors meet periodically with the Audit Committee without management representatives present and have free access to the Audit Committee at any time. The Audit Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm, which is subject to shareholder approval, and the general oversight review of management’s discharge of its responsibilities with respect to the matters referred to above.

Terry J. Lundgren

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Karen M. Hoguet

Chief Financial Officer

Joel A. Belsky

Executive Vice President and Controller


F-2


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Macy’s,

Macy's, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Macy’s,Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 29, 201128, 2012 and January 30, 2010,29, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 29, 2011.28, 2012. We also have audited Macy’s,Macy's, Inc.’s's internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Macy’s,Macy's Inc.’s's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A(b), “Management’s“Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.” Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’scompany's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Macy’s,Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 29, 201128, 2012 and January 30, 2010,29, 2011, and the results of itstheir operations and itstheir cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 29, 2011,28, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, Macy’s,Macy's, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Cincinnati, Ohio

March 30, 2011

28, 2012



F-3


MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

INCOME

(millions, except per share data)

   2010  2009  2008 

Net sales

  $25,003   $23,489   $24,892  

Cost of sales

   (14,824  (13,973  (15,009
             

Gross margin

   10,179    9,516    9,883  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (8,260  (8,062  (8,481

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   (25  (391  (398

Goodwill impairment charges

   0    0    (5,382
             

Operating income (loss)

   1,894    1,063    (4,378

Interest expense

   (579  (562  (588

Interest income

   5    6    28  
             

Income (loss) before income taxes

   1,320    507    (4,938

Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)

   (473  (178  163  
             

Net income (loss)

  $847   $329   $(4,775
             

Basic earnings (loss) per share

  $2.00   $.78   $(11.34
             

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $1.98   $.78   $(11.34
             

      
 2011 2010 2009
Net sales$26,405
 $25,003
 $23,489
Cost of sales(15,738) (14,824) (13,973)
Gross margin10,667
 10,179
 9,516
Selling, general and administrative expenses(8,281) (8,260) (8,062)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs
and division consolidation costs
25
 (25) (391)
Operating income2,411
 1,894
 1,063
Interest expense(447) (579) (562)
Interest income4
 5
 6
Income before income taxes1,968
 1,320
 507
Federal, state and local income tax expense(712) (473) (178)
Net income$1,256
 $847
 $329
Basic earnings per share$2.96
 $2.00
 $0.78
Diluted earnings per share$2.92
 $1.98
 $0.78

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


F-4


MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(millions)

   January 29, 2011  January 30, 2010 
ASSETS   

Current Assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,464   $1,686  

Receivables

   392    358  

Merchandise inventories

   4,758    4,615  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   285    223  
         

Total Current Assets

   6,899    6,882  

Property and Equipment – net

   8,813    9,507  

Goodwill

   3,743    3,743  

Other Intangible Assets – net

   637    678  

Other Assets

   539    490  
         

Total Assets

  $20,631   $21,300  
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current Liabilities:

   

Short-term debt

  $454   $242  

Merchandise accounts payable

   1,421    1,312  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   2,644    2,626  

Income taxes

   182    68  

Deferred income taxes

   364    214  
         

Total Current Liabilities

   5,065    4,462  

Long-Term Debt

   6,971    8,456  

Deferred Income Taxes

   1,245    1,132  

Other Liabilities

   1,820    2,597  

Shareholders’ Equity:

   

Common stock (423.3 and 420.8 shares outstanding)

   5    5  

Additional paid-in capital

   5,696    5,689  

Accumulated equity

   2,990    2,227  

Treasury stock

   (2,431  (2,515

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (730  (753
         

Total Shareholders’ Equity

   5,530    4,653  
         

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

  $20,631   $21,300  
         

    
 January 28, 2012 January 29, 2011
ASSETS   
Current Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,827
 $1,464
Receivables368
 338
Merchandise inventories5,117
 4,758
Prepaid expenses and other current assets465
 339
Total Current Assets8,777
 6,899
Property and Equipment – net8,420
 8,813
Goodwill3,743
 3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net598
 637
Other Assets557
 539
Total Assets$22,095
 $20,631
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current Liabilities:   
Short-term debt$1,103
 $454
Merchandise accounts payable1,593
 1,421
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities2,788
 2,525
Income taxes371
 182
Deferred income taxes408
 409
Total Current Liabilities6,263
 4,991
Long-Term Debt6,655
 6,971
Deferred Income Taxes1,141
 1,200
Other Liabilities2,103
 1,939
Shareholders’ Equity:   
Common stock (414.2 and 423.3 shares outstanding)5
 5
Additional paid-in capital5,408
 5,696
Accumulated equity4,015
 2,990
Treasury stock(2,434) (2,431)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,061) (730)
Total Shareholders’ Equity5,933
 5,530
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$22,095
 $20,631

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



F-5


MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(millions)

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Equity
  Treasury
Stock
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance at February 2, 2008

  $5    $5,609   $7,032   $(2,557 $(182 $9,907  

Cumulative effect of change in methodology of deferred state income taxes

      (54    (54
                          

Balance at February 2, 2008, as revised

   5     5,609    6,978    (2,557  (182  9,853  

Net loss

      (4,775    (4,775

Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement
benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $183 million

        (294  (294

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income
tax effect of $11 million

        (17  (17

Reclassifications to net loss:

        

Realized loss on marketable securities, net of income
tax effect of $5 million

        7    7  

Net actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax
effect of $1 million

        1    1  

Prior service credit on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax
effect of $1 million

        (1  (1
           

Total comprehensive loss

         (5,079

Common stock dividends ($.5275 per share)

      (221    (221

Stock repurchases

       (1   (1

Stock-based compensation expense

     61       61  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (7   13     6  

Deferred compensation plan distributions

       1     1  
                          

Balance at January 31, 2009

   5     5,663    1,982    (2,544  (486  4,620  

Net income

      329      329  

Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement
benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $166 million

        (266  (266

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income
tax effect of $3 million

        5    5  

Reclassifications to net income:

        

Net actuarial gain on postretirement benefit plans,
net of income tax effect of $3 million

        (4  (4

Prior service credit on post employment benefit plans,
net of income tax effect of $1 million

        (2  (2
           

Total comprehensive income

         62  

Common stock dividends ($.20 per share)

      (84    (84

Stock repurchases

       (1   (1

Stock-based compensation expense

     50       50  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (24   29     5  

Deferred compensation plan distributions

       1     1  
                          

Balance at January 30, 2010

   5     5,689    2,227    (2,515  (753  4,653  

Net income

      847      847  

Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement
benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $4 million

        (17  (17

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income
tax effect of $3 million

        5    5  

Reclassifications to net income:

        

Net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans,
net of income tax effect of $23 million

        36    36  

Prior service credit on post employment benefit plans,
net of income tax effect of $1 million

        (1  (1
           

Total comprehensive income

         870  

Common stock dividends ($.20 per share)

      (84    (84

Stock repurchases

       (1   (1

Stock-based compensation expense

     47       47  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (40   82     42  

Deferred compensation plan distributions

       3     3  
                          

Balance at January 29, 2011

  $5    $5,696   $2,990   $(2,431 $(730 $5,530  
                          

            
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Equity
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at January 31, 2009$5
 $5,663
 $1,982
 $(2,544) $(486) $4,620
Net income    329
     329
Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $166 million        (266) (266)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income tax effect of $3 million        5
 5
Reclassifications to net income:           
Net actuarial gain on postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $3 million        (4) (4)
Prior service credit on post employment benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $1 million        (2) (2)
Total comprehensive income          62
Common stock dividends ($.20 per share)    (84)     (84)
Stock repurchases      (1)   (1)
Stock-based compensation expense  50
       50
Stock issued under stock plans  (24)   29
   5
Deferred compensation plan distributions      1
   1
Balance at January 30, 20105
 5,689
 2,227
 (2,515) (753) 4,653
Net income    847
     847
Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $4 million        (17) (17)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income tax effect of $3 million        5
 5
Reclassifications to net income:           
Net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $23 million        36
 36
Prior service credit on post employment benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $1 million        (1) (1)
Total comprehensive income          870
Common stock dividends ($.20 per share)    (84)     (84)
Stock repurchases      (1)   (1)
Stock-based compensation expense  47
       47
Stock issued under stock plans  (40)   82
   42
Deferred compensation plan distributions      3
   3
Balance at January 29, 20115
 5,696
 2,990
 (2,431) (730) 5,530
Net income    1,256
     1,256
Actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $241 million        (376) (376)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax effect of $1 million        (2) (2)
Reclassifications to net income:           
Realized gain on marketable securities, net of income tax effect of $4 million        (8) (8)
Net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $35 million        56
 56
Prior service credit on post employment benefit plans, net of income tax effect of $1 million        (1) (1)
Total comprehensive income          925
Common stock dividends ($.55 per share)    (231)     (231)
Stock repurchases      (502)   (502)
Stock-based compensation expense  48
       48
Stock issued under stock plans  (81)   242
   161
Retirement of common stock  (255)   255
   
Deferred compensation plan distributions      2
   2
Balance at January 28, 2012$5
 $5,408
 $4,015
 $(2,434) $(1,061) $5,933

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


F-6


MACY’S, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(millions)

   2010  2009  2008 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

  $847   $329   $(4,775

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   25    391    398  

Goodwill impairment charges

   0    0    5,382  

Depreciation and amortization

   1,150    1,210    1,278  

Stock-based compensation expense

   66    76    43  

Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt

   (25  (23  (27

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in receivables

   (51  7    (1

(Increase) decrease in merchandise inventories

   (143  154    291  

(Increase) decrease in supplies and prepaid expenses

   (10  3    (7

(Increase) decrease in other assets not separately identified

   2    (16  1  

Increase (decrease) in merchandise accounts payable

   91    29    (90

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities not separately identified

   (45  (201  (228

Increase (decrease) in current income taxes

   115    40    (146

Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes

   241    123    (315

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities not separately identified

   (757  (372  62  
             

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,506    1,750    1,866  
             

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of property and equipment

   (339  (355  (761

Capitalized software

   (166  (105  (136

Proceeds from property insurance claims

   6    26    68  

Disposition of property and equipment

   74    60    38  

Other, net

   (40  (3  (1
             

Net cash used by investing activities

   (465  (377  (792
             

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Debt issued

   0    0    650  

Financing costs

   0    0    (18

Debt repaid

   (1,245  (966  (666

Dividends paid

   (84  (84  (221

Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks

   24    (29  (116

Acquisition of treasury stock

   (1  (1  (1

Issuance of common stock

   43    8    7  
             

Net cash used by financing activities

   (1,263  (1,072  (365
             

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (222  301    709  

Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period

   1,686    1,385    676  
             

Cash and cash equivalents end of period

  $1,464   $1,686   $1,385  
             

Supplemental cash flow information:

    

Interest paid

  $627   $601   $642  

Interest received

   5    9    26  

Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)

   108    35    323  

      
 2011 2010 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$1,256
 $847
 $329
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
     
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing
costs and division consolidation costs
(25) 25
 391
Depreciation and amortization1,085
 1,150
 1,210
Stock-based compensation expense70
 66
 76
Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt(15) (25) (23)
Changes in assets and liabilities:     
(Increase) decrease in receivables(37) (51) 7
(Increase) decrease in merchandise inventories(359) (143) 154
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets(99) (10) 3
(Increase) decrease in other assets not separately identified8
 2
 (16)
Increase in merchandise accounts payable143
 91
 29
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities not separately identified
109
 (45) (201)
Increase in current income taxes188
 115
 40
Increase in deferred income taxes153
 241
 123
Decrease in other liabilities not separately identified(384) (757) (372)
Net cash provided by operating activities2,093
 1,506
 1,750
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Purchase of property and equipment(555) (339) (355)
Capitalized software(209) (166) (105)
Disposition of property and equipment114
 74
 60
Proceeds from insurance claims6
 6
 26
Other, net27
 (40) (3)
Net cash used by investing activities(617) (465) (377)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Debt issued800
 
 
Financing costs(20) 
 
Debt repaid(454) (1,245) (966)
Dividends paid(148) (84) (84)
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks49
 24
 (29)
Acquisition of treasury stock(502) (1) (1)
Issuance of common stock162
 43
 8
Net cash used by financing activities(113) (1,263) (1,072)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,363
 (222) 301
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period1,464
 1,686
 1,385
Cash and cash equivalents end of period$2,827
 $1,464
 $1,686
Supplemental cash flow information:     
Interest paid$474
 $627
 $601
Interest received4
 5
 9
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)401
 108
 35

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


F-7


MACY’S, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.

1.Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Macy’s, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a retail organization operating retail stores and Internet websites under two brands (Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company’s operations were conducted through Macy’s, macys.com, Bloomingdale’s, bloomingdales.com and Bloomingdale’s Outlet, which are aggregated into one reporting segment in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, “Segment Reporting.” The metrics used by management to assess the performance of the Company’s operating divisions include sales trends, gross margin rates, expense rates, and rates of earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company’s operating divisions have historically had similar economic characteristics and are expected to have similar economic characteristics and long-term financial performance in future periods.

For 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, the following merchandise constituted the following percentages of sales:

   2010  2009  2008 

Feminine Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes and Cosmetics

   36  36  36

Feminine Apparel

   26    26    27  

Men’s and Children’s

   23    22    22  

Home/Miscellaneous

   15    16    15  
             
   100  100  100
             

 2011 2010 2009
Feminine Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes and Cosmetics37% 36% 36%
Feminine Apparel25
 26
 26
Men’s and Children’s23
 23
 22
Home/Miscellaneous15
 15
 16
 100% 100% 100%

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Fiscal years 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 ended on January 28, 2012, January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010 and January 31, 2009,, respectively. References to years in the Consolidated Financial Statements relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company from time to time invests in companies engaged in complementary businesses. Investments in companies in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for by the equity method. All marketable equity and debt securities held by the Company are accounted for under ASC Topic 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities,” with unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities being included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect. All other investments are carried at cost. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

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.

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

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Net sales include merchandise sales, leased department income and shipping and handling fees. In 2010, the Company began including sales of private brand goods directly to third party retailers and sales of excess inventory to third parties in net sales. These items were previously reported, net of the related cost of sales, in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”). This change in presentation had an immaterial impact on reported net sales, does not impact comparable store sales, net income (loss) or diluted earnings (loss) per share, and was not applied retroactively to annual periods prior to fiscal 2010. The Company licenses third parties to operate certain departments in its stores. The Company receives commissions from these licensed departments based on a percentage of net sales. Commissions are recognized as income at the time merchandise is sold to customers. Sales taxes collected from customers are not considered revenue and are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities until remitted to the taxing authorities. Cost of sales consists of the cost of merchandise, including inbound freight, and shipping and handling costs. Sales of merchandise are recorded at the time of delivery and reported net of merchandise returns. An estimated allowance for future sales returns is recorded and cost of sales is adjusted accordingly.


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Cash and cash equivalents include cash and liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents also includes amounts due in respect of credit card sales transactions that are settled early in the following period in the amount of $107 million at January 28, 2012and amounted to $104$104 million at January 29, 2011 and $98 million at January 30, 2010.

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In connection with the sale of most of the Company’s credit assets to Citibank, the Company and Citibank N.A. entered into a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of a Credit Card Program Agreement (the “Program Agreement”) (see Note 4,3, “Receivables”). Income earned under the Program Agreement is treated as a reduction of SG&A expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.Income. Under the Program Agreement, Citibank offers proprietary and non-proprietary credit to the Company’s customers through previously existing and newly opened accounts.

The Company maintains customer loyalty programs in which customers are awarded certificates based on their spending. Upon reaching certain levels of qualified spending, customers automatically receive certificates to apply toward future purchases. The Company recognizes the estimated net amount of the certificates that will be earned and redeemed as a reduction to net sales.

Merchandise inventories are valued at lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into departments of merchandise having similar characteristics, and is stated at its current retail selling value. Inventory retail values are converted to a cost basis by applying specific average cost factors for each merchandise department. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio for each merchandise department based on beginning inventory and the fiscal year purchase activity. The retail inventory method inherently requires management judgments and estimates, such as the amount and timing of permanent markdowns to clear unproductive or slow-moving inventory, which may impact the ending inventory valuation as well as gross margins.

Permanent markdowns designated for clearance activity are recorded when the utility of the inventory has diminished. Factors considered in the determination of permanent markdowns include current and anticipated demand, customer preferences, age of the merchandise and fashion trends. When a decision is made to permanently mark down merchandise, the resulting gross margin reduction is recognized in the period the markdown is recorded.

Physical inventories are generally taken within each merchandise department annually, and inventory records are adjusted accordingly, resulting in the recording of actual shrinkage. While it is not possible to quantify the impact from each cause of shrinkage, the Company has loss prevention programs and policies that

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are intended to minimize shrinkage. Physical inventories are taken at all store locations for substantially all merchandise categories approximately three weeks before the end of the fiscal year. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales at interim periods and for this approximate three-week period, based on historical shrinkage rates.

The Company receives certain allowances from various vendors in support of the merchandise it purchases for resale. The Company receives certain allowances as reimbursement for markdowns taken and/or to support the gross margins earned in connection with the sales of merchandise. These allowances are generally credited to cost of sales at the time the merchandise is sold in accordance with ASC Subtopic 605-50, “Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company also receives advertising allowances from more than approximately 1,000 of its merchandise vendors pursuant to cooperative advertising programs, with some vendors participating in multiple programs. These allowances represent reimbursements by vendors of costs incurred by the Company to promote the vendors’ merchandise and are netted against advertising and promotional costs when the related costs are incurred in accordance with ASC Subtopic 605-50. Advertising allowances in excess of costs incurred are recorded as a reduction of merchandise costs and, ultimately, through cost of sales when the merchandise is sold.

Advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative advertising allowances, amounted to $1,072$1,136 million for 2010, $1,0872011, $1,072 million for 20092010 and $1,239$1,087 million for 2008.2009. Cooperative advertising allowances that offset advertising and promotional costs were approximately $345$371 million for 2010, $2982011, $345 million for 20092010 and $372$298 million for 2008.2009. Department store non-direct response advertising and promotional costs are expensed either as incurred or the first time the advertising occurs. Direct response advertising and promotional costs are deferred and expensed over the period during which the sales are expected to occur, generally one to four months.

The arrangements pursuant to which the Company’s vendors provide allowances, while binding, are generally informal in nature and one year or less in duration. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary significantly from vendor to vendor and are influenced by, among other things, the type of merchandise to be supported.

Depreciation of owned properties is provided primarily on a straight-line basis over the estimated asset lives, which range from fifteen to fifty years for buildings and building equipment and three to fifteen years for fixtures and equipment. Real estate taxes and interest on construction in progress and land under development are capitalized. Amounts capitalized are amortized

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over the estimated lives of the related depreciable assets. The Company receives contributions from developers and merchandise vendors to fund building improvement and the construction of vendor shops. Such contributions are netted against the capital expenditures.

Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term, beginning on the date the asset is put into use. The Company receives contributions from landlords to fund buildings and leasehold improvements. Such contributions are recorded as deferred rent and amortized as reductions to lease expense over the lease term.

The Company recognizes operating lease minimum rentals on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Executory costs such as real estate taxes and maintenance, and contingent rentals such as those based on a percentage of sales are recognized as incurred.

The lease term, which includes all renewal periods that are considered to be reasonably assured, begins on the date the Company has access to the leased property.

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The carrying value of long-lived assets is periodically reviewed by the Company whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. For long-lived assets held for use, a potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets. The estimate of cash flows includes management’s assumptions of cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. When a potential impairment has occurred, an impairment write-down is recorded if the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes its estimated cash flows are sufficient to support the carrying value of its long-lived assets. If estimated cash flows significantly differ in the future, the Company may be required to record asset impairment write-downs.

If the Company commits to a plan to dispose of a long-lived asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life, estimated cash flows are revised accordingly, and the Company may be required to record an asset impairment write-down. Additionally, related liabilities arise such as severance, contractual obligations and other accruals associated with store closings from decisions to dispose of assets. The Company estimates these liabilities based on the facts and circumstances in existence for each restructuring decision. The amounts the Company will ultimately realize or disburse could differ from the amounts assumed in arriving at the asset impairment and restructuring charge recorded.

The Company classifies certain long-lived assets as held for disposal by sale and ceases depreciation when the particular criteria for such classification are met, including the probable sale within one year. For long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, an impairment charge is recorded if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less costs to sell. Such valuations include estimations of fair values and incremental direct costs to transact a sale.

The carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment in accordance with ASC Subtopic 350-20 “Goodwill.” Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The reporting units are the Company’s retail operating divisions. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually at the end of the fiscal month of May. The Company estimates fair value based on discounted cash flows. TheHistorically, the goodwill impairment test involvesinvolved a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. The reporting unit’s discounted cash flows require significant management judgment with respect to sales, gross margin and SG&A rates, capital expenditures and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The projected sales, gross margin and SG&A expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on the Company’s annual business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. The estimates of fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value in the first step, a second step is performed, in which the reporting unit’s goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. The second step requires the Company to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit derived in the first step to the fair value of the reporting unit’s net assets, with any fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets representing the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess.

Commencing in 2012, the Company will be allowed 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 its carrying value and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment process.

The Company capitalizes purchased and internally developed software and amortizes such costs to expense on a straight-line basis over two to five years. Capitalized software is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Historically, the Company offered both expiring and non-expiring gift cards to its customers. At the time gift cards are sold, no revenue is recognized; rather, the Company records an accrued liability to customers. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized equal to the amount redeemed at the time gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. The Company records income from unredeemed gift cards (breakage) as a reduction of SG&A expenses. For expiring gift cards, income is recorded at the end of two years (expiration date) when there is no longer a legal obligation. For non-expiring gift cards, income is recorded in proportion and over the time period gift cards are actually redeemed. At least three years of historical data, updated annually, is used to determine actual redemption patterns. Since February 2, 2008, the Company sells only non-expiring gift cards.

The Company, through its insurance subsidiaries,subsidiary, is self-insured for workers compensation and general liability claims up to certain maximum liability amounts. Although the amounts accrued are actuarially determined based on analysis of historical trends of losses, settlements, litigation costs and other factors, the amounts the Company will ultimately disburse could differ from such accrued amounts.

The Company, through its actuaries, utilizes assumptions when estimating the liabilities for pension and other employee benefit plans. These assumptions, where applicable, include the discount rates used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations, the rate of increase in future compensation levels, the long-term rate of return on assets and the growth in health care costs. The cost of these benefits is recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements over an employee’s term of service with the Company, and the accrued benefits are reported in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as appropriate.

Financing costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the related debt.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

The Company changed its methodology for recording deferred state income taxes from a blended rate basis to a separate entity basis, and has reflected the effects of such change to 2010 and all prior periods. Even though the Company considers the change to have had only an immaterial impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the prior periods as previously reported have been adjusted to reflect the change.

The Company records derivative transactions according to the provisions of ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging,” which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities and requires recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities and measurement of those instruments at fair value. The Company makes limited use of derivative financial instruments. The Company does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and is not a party to any leveraged financial instruments. On the date that the Company enters into a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative instrument as either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or as a free-standing derivative instrument, each of which would receive different accounting treatment. Prior to entering into a hedge transaction, the

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Company formally documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Derivative instruments that the Company may use as part of its interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements and Treasury lock agreements. At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company was not a party to any derivative financial instruments.

The Company records stock-based compensation expense according to the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” ASC Topic 718 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. Under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, the Company must determine the appropriate fair value model to be used for valuing share-based payments and the amortization method for compensation cost. See Note 13,12, “Stock Based Compensation,” for further information.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06,2010-6, which provides amendments and requires new disclosures relating to ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” and also conforming amendments to guidance relating to ASC Topic 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.” The Company adopted this guidance on January 31, 2010, except for the disclosure requirement regarding purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the rollforward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which the Company adopted on January 30, 2011. This guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures, and the portion thereof that has been adoptedfull adoption did not have a materialan impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company does not anticipate that the full adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-20, which amends various sections of ASC Topic 310, “Receivables,” relating to a company’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. The

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amendment requires companies to provide disaggregated levels of disclosure by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature of credit risk, how the risk is analyzed in determining the related allowance for credit losses and changes to the allowance during the reporting period. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 29, 2011, except as it relates to disclosures regarding activities during a reporting period, which is effective for interim and annual periods beginningthe Company adopted on or after December 31, 2010.January 30, 2011. This guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures. The initialfull adoption did not have, and the full adoption is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-28, which amends ASC Topic 350, “Goodwill and Other,” relating to the goodwill impairment test of a reporting unit with zero or negative carrying amounts. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company does not anticipate thatadopted this guidance on January 30, 2011, and the adoption of this guidance willdid not have a materialand is not expected to have have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-09, which amends ASC Topic 715,
“Compensation - Retirement Benefits.” This guidance requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures for employers
who participate in multiemployer pension plans. The Company adopted this guidance on January 28, 2012. This guidance is limited to the form and content of disclosures, and the full adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


2.
2.Gain on Sale of Properties, Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Division Consolidation Costs

Impairments,

Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs, and division consolidation costs consist of the following:

   2010   2009   2008 
   (millions) 

Impairments:

      

Properties held and used

  $18    $115    $136  

Acquired indefinite-lived private brand tradenames

   0     0     63  

Marketable securities

   0     0     12  

Store closing costs:

      

Severance

   1     2     4  

Other

   6     4     7  

Division consolidation costs

   0     270     176  
               
  $25    $391    $398  
               

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Gain on sale of properties$(54) $
 $
Impairments of properties held and used22
 18
 115
Store closing costs:     
Severance4
 1
 2
Other3
 6
 4
Division consolidation costs
 
 270
 $(25) $25
 $391

During 2011, the Company recognized a gain on the sale of store leases related to the 2006 divestiture of Lord & Taylor, partially offset by impairment charges and other costs and expenses related to store closings.

At January 28, 2012, the Company had approximately $82 million of cash in a qualified escrow account, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, for potential like-kind exchange transactions related to the sale of properties mentioned above.

Long-lived assets held for use are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability of long-lived assets is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of those assets in operation. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value. As a result of the Company’s projected undiscounted future cash flows related to certain store locations being less than the carrying value of those assets, the Company recorded the impairment charges reflected in the table above relating to properties held and used, including properties that were the subject of announced store closings. The fair values of these locations were calculated based on the projected cash flows and an estimated risk-adjusted rate of return that would be used by market participants in valuing these assets or based on prices of similar assets.

During January 2012, the Company announced the closure of ten Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores; during January 2011, the Company announced the closure of three underperforming Macy’s stores; and during January 2010, the Company announced the closure of five underperforming Macy’s stores; and during January 2009, the Company announced the closure of eleven underperforming Macy’s stores. In connection with these announcements and the plans to dispose of these locations, the Company incurred severance costs and other costs related to lease obligations and other store liabilities. For 2010, these costs also included a loss on the sale of one property to be disposed.


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The following table shows for 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, the beginning and ending balance of, and the activity associated with, the severance accruals established in connection with announced store closings:

   2010  2009  2008 
   (millions) 

Balance, beginning of year

  $2   $4   $  0  

Charged to store closing costs

   1    2    4  

Payments

   (2  (4  0  
             

Balance, end of year

  $1   $2   $  4  
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Balance, beginning of year$1
 $2
 $4
Charged to store closing costs4
 1
 2
Payments(1) (2) (4)
Balance, end of year$4
 $1
 $2

The Company expects to pay out the 20102011 accrued severance costs, which are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, prior to April 30, 2011.

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28, 2012.

In February 2008, the Company began a localization initiative called “My Macy’s.” This initiative was intended to strengthen local market focus and enhance selling service in an effort to both accelerate same-store sales growth and reduce expenses. To maximize the results from My Macy’s, the Company took action, initially in selected markets, that: 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. In combination with the localization initiative, the Company consolidated the Minneapolis-based Macy’s North organization into New York-based Macy’s East, the St. Louis-based Macy’s Midwest organization into Atlanta-based Macy’s South and the Seattle-based Macy’s Northwest organization into San Francisco based Macy’s West. The Atlanta-based division was renamed Macy’s Central.

In February 2009, the Company announced the expansion of the My Macy’s localization initiative across the country. AsAlso as part of the My Macy’s was rolled out nationally to new local markets in 2009,transformation, the Company’s Macy’s branded stores were reorganized intoin a unified operating structure, through division consolidations, to support the Macy’s business. Division central office organizations were eliminated in New York-based Macy’s East, San Francisco-based Macy’s West, Atlanta-based Macy’s Central and Miami-based Macy’s Florida. The New York-based Macy’s Home Store and Macy’s Corporate Marketing divisions no longer exist as separate entities. Home Store functions were integrated into the Macy’s national merchandising, merchandise planning, stores and marketing organizations. Macy’s Corporate Marketing was integrated into the new unified marketing organization. The New York-based Macy’s Merchandising Group was refocused solely on the design, development and marketing of the Macy’s family of private brands.

The costs and expenses associated with the division consolidations and localization initiatives consisted primarily of severance costs and other human resource-related costs.

The following table shows for 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, the beginning and ending balance of, and the activity associated with, the severance accruals established in connection with the division consolidations and localization initiatives:

   2010  2009  2008 
   (millions) 

Balance, beginning of year

  $69   $30   $0  

Charged to division consolidation costs

   0    166    99  

Payments

   (69  (127  (69
             

Balance, end of year

  $0   $69   $30  
             

The Company performed both an annual and an interim impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during 2008 (see Note 3, “Goodwill Impairment Charges”). As a result of the then-current economic environment and expectations regarding future operating performance of the Karen Scott, John Ashford and Frango private brand tradenames, it was determined that the carrying values exceeded the estimated fair values, which were based on discounted cash flows, and management concluded that asset impairment charges were required.

The Company accounts for its investment in available-for-sale marketable equity securities with unrealized gains and losses being included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. During 2008, based on the then-current economic environment, it was determined that the carrying value of certain marketable equity securities exceeded the current fair value on an “other-than-temporary” basis, and the previously unrecognized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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 2010 2009
  
Balance, beginning of year$69
 $30
Charged to division consolidation costs
 166
Payments(69) (127)
Balance, end of year$
 $69

3.Goodwill Impairment Charges
3.Receivables

The Company reviews the carrying value of its goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives at least annually for possible impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The reporting units are the Company’s retail operating divisions. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually at the end of the fiscal month of May. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process. The first step involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit based on its estimated discounted cash flows and comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. If this comparison indicates that a reporting unit’s estimated fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is required. If applicable, the second step requires the Company to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit’s net assets, with any fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets representing the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess.

The Company uses judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. The occurrence of a change in circumstances, such as continued adverse business conditions or other economic factors, would determine the need for impairment testing between annual impairment tests. Due to deterioration in the general economic environment in 2008 (and the impact thereof on the Company’s then-most recently completed annual business plan) and the resultant decline in the Company’s market capitalization, the Company believed that an additional goodwill impairment test was required as of January 31, 2009. In performing the first step of this impairment test, the Company estimated the fair value of its reporting units by discounting their projected future cash flows to present value, and reconciling the aggregate estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the trading value of the Company’s common stock (together with an implied control premium). The Company believes that this reconciliation process represents a market participant approach to valuation. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that the carrying value of each of the Company’s reporting units exceeded its fair value at January 31, 2009, which resulted in all of the Company’s reporting units failing the first step of the goodwill impairment test. The Company then undertook the second step of the goodwill impairment test, which involved, among other things, obtaining third-party appraisals of substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets. Based on the results of its goodwill impairment testing as of January 31, 2009, the Company recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $5,382 million ($5,083 million after income taxes) in the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result of the 2008 goodwill impairment charge, Macy’s is the only retail operating division with goodwill.

Based on the results of the most recent annual impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets completed during the second quarter of 2010, the Company determined that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired as of May 29, 2010 and the estimated fair value of the Macy’s reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying value.

The goodwill impairment testing process involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments by management, and is subject to inherent uncertainties and subjectivity. Estimating a reporting unit’s discounted cash flows involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments with respect to a variety of factors, including sales, gross margin and SG&A rates, capital expenditures, cash flows and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. Projected sales, gross margin and expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on the Company’s business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows of the reporting unit directly resulting from the use of its assets in its operations. The allocation of the estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting units to the estimated fair value of their net assets also involves the use of significant assumptions,

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estimates and judgments. Both the estimates of the fair value of the Company’s reporting units and the allocation of the estimated fair value of the reporting units to their net assets are based on the best information available to the Company’s management as of the date of the assessment.

The use of different assumptions, estimates or judgments in either step of the goodwill impairment testing process, including with respect to the estimated future cash flows of the Company’s reporting units, the discount rate used to discount such estimated cash flows to their net present value, the reasonableness of the resultant implied control premium relative to the Company’s market capitalization, and the appraised fair value of the reporting units’ tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, could materially increase or decrease the fair value of the reporting unit and/or its net assets and, accordingly, could materially increase or decrease any related impairment charge.

4.Receivables

Receivables were $392$368 million at January 28, 2012, compared to $338 million at January 29, 2011 compared to $358 million at January 30, 2010.

.

In connection with the salessale of most of the Company's credit card accounts and related receivable balances to Citibank, the Company and Citibank entered into a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of a Credit Card Program Agreement (the “Program Agreement”) with an initial term of 10 years expiring on July 17, 2016 and, unless terminated by either party as of the expiration of the initial term, an additional renewal term of three years. The Program Agreement provides for, among other things, (i) the ownership by Citibank of the accounts purchased by Citibank, (ii) the ownership by Citibank of new accounts opened by the Company’s customers, (iii) the provision of credit by Citibank to the

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holders of the credit cards associated with the foregoing accounts, (iv) the servicing of the foregoing accounts, and (v) the allocation between Citibank and the Company of the economic benefits and burdens associated with the foregoing and other aspects of the alliance.

Pursuant to the Program Agreement, the Company continues to provide certain servicing functions related to the accounts and related receivables owned by Citibank and receives compensation from Citibank for these services. The amounts earned under the Program Agreement related to the servicing functions are deemed adequate compensation and, accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Amounts received under the Program Agreement were $528$772 million for 2010, $5252011, $528 million for 20092010 and $594$525 million for 2008,2009, and are treated as reductions of SG&A expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.Income. The Company’s earnings from credit operations, net of servicing expenses, were $332$582 million for 2010, $3232011, $332 million for 2009,2010, and $372$323 million for 2008.

2009.
5.
4.Inventories

Merchandise inventories were $4,758$5,117 million at January 28, 2012, compared to $4,758 million at January 29, 2011 compared to $4,615 million at January 30, 2010.. At these dates, the cost of inventories using the LIFO method approximated the cost of such inventories using the FIFO method. The application of the LIFO method did not impact cost of sales for 2011, 2010 2009 or 2008.

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.
6.
5.Properties and Leases

   January 29,
2011
   January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Land

  $1,702    $1,719  

Buildings on owned land

   5,148     5,160  

Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements

   2,227     2,232  

Fixtures and equipment

   5,752     6,129  

Leased properties under capitalized leases

   33     49  
          
   14,862     15,289  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

   6,049     5,782  
          
  $8,813    $9,507  
          

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Land$1,689
 $1,702
Buildings on owned land5,234
 5,148
Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements2,165
 2,227
Fixtures and equipment5,275
 5,752
Leased properties under capitalized leases43
 33
 14,406
 14,862
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization5,986
 6,049
 $8,420
 $8,813

In connection with various shopping center agreements, the Company is obligated to operate certain stores within the centers for periods of up to twenty years. Some of these agreements require that the stores be operated under a particular name.

The Company leases a portion of the real estate and personal property used in its operations. Most leases require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance and other executory costs; some also require additional payments based on percentages of sales and some contain purchase options. Certain of the Company’s real estate leases have terms that extend for significant numbers of years and provide for rental rates that increase or decrease over time. In addition, certain of these leases contain covenants that restrict the ability of the tenant (typically a subsidiary of the Company) to take specified actions (including the payment of dividends or other amounts on account of its capital stock) unless the tenant satisfies certain financial tests.


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Minimum rental commitments (excluding executory costs) at January 29, 2011,28, 2012, for noncancellable leases are:

   Capitalized
Leases
   Operating
Leases
   Total 
  (millions) 

Fiscal year:

      

2011

  $6    $245    $251  

2012

   6     233     239  

2013

   4     213     217  

2014

   4     190     194  

2015

   3     150     153  

After 2015

   35     1,581     1,616  
               

Total minimum lease payments

   58    $2,612    $2,670  
            

Less amount representing interest

   25      
         

Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments

  $33      
         

 
Capitalized
Leases
 
Operating
Leases
 Total
 (millions)
Fiscal year:     
2012$6
 $255
 $261
20135
 244
 249
20145
 224
 229
20153
 187
 190
20163
 168
 171
After 201552
 1,689
 1,741
Total minimum lease payments74
 $2,767
 $2,841
Less amount representing interest35
    
Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments$39
    

Capitalized leases are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as property and equipment while the related obligation is included in short-term ($3 million)($4 million) and long-term ($30 million)($35 million) debt. Amortization of assets subject to capitalized leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Total minimum lease payments shown above have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of approximately $80$54 million on operating leases.

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The Company is a guarantor with respect to certain lease obligations associated with The May Department Stores Company and previously disposed subsidiaries or businesses. The leases, one of which includes potential extensions to 2070, have future minimum lease payments aggregating approximately $389$369 million and are offset by payments from existing tenants and subtenants. In addition, the Company is liable for other expenses related to the above leases, such as property taxes and common area maintenance, which are also payable by existing tenants and subtenants. Potential liabilities related to these guarantees are subject to certain defenses by the Company. The Company believes that the risk of significant loss from the guarantees of these lease obligations is remote.

Rental expense consists of:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Real estate (excluding executory costs)

    

Capitalized leases –

    

Contingent rentals

  $0   $0   $1  

Operating leases –

    

Minimum rentals

   234    230    230  

Contingent rentals

   16    15    16  
             
   250    245    247  
             

Less income from subleases –

    

Operating leases

   (15  (16  (15
             
  $235   $229   $232  
             

Personal property – Operating leases

  $10   $12   $19  
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Real estate (excluding executory costs)     
Capitalized leases –     
Contingent rentals$
 $
 $
Operating leases –     
Minimum rentals242
 234
 230
Contingent rentals19
 16
 15
 261
 250
 245
Less income from subleases –     
Operating leases(18) (15) (16)
 $243
 $235
 $229
Personal property – Operating leases$10
 $10
 $12

Included as a reduction to the expense above is deferred rent amortization of $7$8 million $7, $7 million and $6$7 million for 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, respectively, related to contributions received from landlords.



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7.



6.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following summarizes the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets:

   January 29,
2011
  January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Non-amortizing intangible assets

   

Goodwill

  $9,125   $9,125  

Accumulated impairment losses

   (5,382  (5,382
         
   3,743    3,743  

Tradenames

   414    414  
         
  $4,157   $4,157  
         

Amortizing intangible assets

   

Favorable leases

  $250   $256  

Customer relationships

   188    188  
         
   438    444  
         

Accumulated amortization

   

Favorable leases

   (113  (97

Customer relationships

   (102  (83
         
   (215  (180
         
  $223   $264  
         

During 2008, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge based on the results of goodwill impairment testing as of January 31, 2009. See Note 3, “Goodwill Impairment Charges,” for further information. Also during 2008, the Company recorded an impairment charge associated with acquired indefinite-lived private brand tradenames. See Note 2, “Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Division Consolidation Costs,” for further information.

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Non-amortizing intangible assets   
Goodwill$9,125
 $9,125
Accumulated impairment losses(5,382) (5,382)
 3,743
 3,743
Tradenames414
 414
 $4,157
 $4,157
Amortizing intangible assets   
Favorable leases$234
 $250
Customer relationships188
 188
 422
 438
Accumulated amortization   
Favorable leases(117) (113)
Customer relationships(121) (102)
 (238) (215)
 $184
 $223

Intangible amortization expense amounted to $41$39 million for 2010, $412011, $41 million for 20092010 and $42$41 million for 2008.

2009.

Future estimated intangible amortization expense is shown below:

   (millions) 

Fiscal year:

  

2011

  $39  

2012

   37  

2013

   34  

2014

   31  

2015

   21  

 (millions)
Fiscal year: 
2012$37
201334
201431
201521
20168

Favorable lease intangible assets are being amortized over their respective lease terms (weighted average life of approximately twelve years) and customer relationship intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of ten years.



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8.
Financing




7.Financing
The Company’s debt is as follows:

   January 29,
2011
   January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Short-term debt:

    

6.625% Senior notes due 2011

  $330    $0  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2011

   109     0  

10.625% Senior debentures due 2010

   0     150  

8.5% Senior notes due 2010

   0     76  

Capital lease and current portion of other long-term obligations

   15     16  
          
  $454    $242  
          

Long-term debt:

    

5.9% Senior notes due 2016

  $977    $1,100  

5.35% Senior notes due 2012

   616     1,100  

7.875% Senior notes due 2015 *

   612     650  

6.375% Senior notes due 2037

   500     500  

5.75% Senior notes due 2014

   453     500  

6.9% Senior debentures due 2029

   400     400  

6.7% Senior debentures due 2034

   400     400  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2017

   300     300  

6.65% Senior debentures due 2024

   300     300  

7.0% Senior debentures due 2028

   300     300  

5.875% Senior notes due 2013

   298     350  

6.9% Senior debentures due 2032

   250     250  

6.7% Senior debentures due 2028

   200     200  

8.0% Senior debentures due 2012

   173     200  

6.79% Senior debentures due 2027

   165     165  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2016

   123     125  

7.625% Senior debentures due 2013

   109     125  

7.875% Senior debentures due 2036

   108     108  

7.5% Senior debentures due 2015

   100     100  

8.125% Senior debentures due 2035

   76     76  

8.75% Senior debentures due 2029

   61     61  

9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021

   37     41  

8.5% Senior debentures due 2019

   36     36  

10.25% Senior debentures due 2021

   33     33  

7.6% Senior debentures due 2025

   24     24  

9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021

   20     22  

7.875% Senior debentures due 2030

   18     18  

6.625% Senior notes due 2011

   0     500  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2011

   0     150  

Premium on acquired debt, using an effective
interest yield of 4.854% to 6.165%

   239     275  

Capital lease and other long-term obligations

   43     47  
          
  $6,971    $8,456  
          

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Short-term debt:   
5.35% Senior notes due 2012$616
 $
5.875% Senior notes due 2013298
 
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012173
 
6.625% Senior notes due 2011
 330
7.45% Senior debentures due 2011
 109
Capital lease and current portion of other long-term obligations16
 15
 $1,103
 $454
Long-term debt:   
5.9% Senior notes due 2016$977
 $977
7.875% Senior notes due 2015 *612
 612
3.875% Senior notes due 2022550
 
6.375% Senior notes due 2037500
 500
5.75% Senior notes due 2014453
 453
6.9% Senior debentures due 2029400
 400
6.7% Senior debentures due 2034400
 400
7.45% Senior debentures due 2017300
 300
6.65% Senior debentures due 2024300
 300
7.0% Senior debentures due 2028300
 300
6.9% Senior debentures due 2032250
 250
5.125% Senior debentures due 2042250
 
6.7% Senior debentures due 2028200
 200
6.79% Senior debentures due 2027165
 165
7.45% Senior debentures due 2016123
 123
7.625% Senior debentures due 2013109
 109
7.875% Senior debentures due 2036108
 108
7.5% Senior debentures due 2015100
 100
8.125% Senior debentures due 203576
 76
8.75% Senior debentures due 202961
 61
8.5% Senior debentures due 201936
 36
9.5% amortizing debentures due 202133
 37
10.25% Senior debentures due 202133
 33
7.6% Senior debentures due 202524
 24
9.75% amortizing debentures due 202118
 20
7.875% Senior debentures due 203018
 18
5.35% Senior notes due 2012
 616
5.875% Senior notes due 2013
 298
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012
 173
Premium on acquired debt, using an effective
   interest yield of 5.017% to 6.165%
216
 239
Capital lease and other long-term obligations43
 43
 $6,655
 $6,971
 ________________
*
The rate of interest payable in respect of these senior notes was increased by one percent per annum to 8.875% in April 2009 as a result of a downgrade of the notes by specified rating agencies, was decreased by 0.50 percent per annum to 8.375% effective in May 2010 as a result of an upgrade of the notes by specified rating agencies, was decreased by 0.25 percent per annum to 8.125% effective in May 2011 as a result of an upgrade of the notes by specified rating agencies, and was decreased by 0.500.25 percent per annum to 8.375%7.875%, its stated interest rate, effective in May 2010January 2012 as a result of an upgrade of the notes by specified rating agencies. The rate of interest payable in respect of these senior notes could increase by up to 1.50 percent per annum or decrease by up to 0.50 percent2.0% per annum from its current level in the event of one or more downgrades or upgrades of the notes by specified rating agencies.




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Interest expense is as follows:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Interest on debt

  $535   $587   $621  

Premium on early retirement of long-term debt

   66    0    0  

Amortization of debt premium

   (31  (33  (34

Amortization of financing costs

   11    10    7  

Interest on capitalized leases

   3    3    5  
             
   584    567    599  

Less interest capitalized on construction

   5    5    11  
             
  $579   $562   $588  
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Interest on debt$467
 $535
 $587
Premium on early retirement of long-term debt
 66
 
Amortization of debt premium(23) (31) (33)
Amortization of financing costs8
 11
 10
Interest on capitalized leases3
 3
 3
 455
 584
 567
Less interest capitalized on construction8
 5
 5
 $447
 $579
 $562

Future maturities of long-term debt, other than capitalized leases and premium on acquired debt, are shown below:

   (millions) 

Fiscal year:

  

2012

  $1,098  

2013

   121  

2014

   461  

2015

   718  

2016

   1,105  

After 2016

   3,199  

 (millions)
Fiscal year: 
2013$121
2014461
2015718
20161,105
2017306
After 20173,693

During 2011, 2010 consistent with its strategy and 2009, the Company repaid $439 million, $226 million and $270 million, respectively, of indebtedness at maturity.

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 will be used to reduceretire indebtedness maturing during the first half of 2012.

On February 27, 2012, the Company notified holders of the $173 million of 8.0% senior debentures due July 15, 2012 of the Company's intent to redeem the debentures on March 29, 2012, as allowed under the terms of the indenture. The price for the redemption is calculated pursuant to the indenture and will result 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 2010, the Company used approximately $1,067$1,067 million of cash to repurchase approximately $1,000$1,000 million of indebtedness prior to maturity. In connection with these repurchases, the Company recognized additional interest expense of approximately $66$66 million in 2010 due to the expenses associated with the early retirement of this debt.

In 2009, the Company completed a cash tender offer pursuant to which it purchased approximately $680$680 million of its outstanding debt scheduled to mature in 2009 for aggregate consideration, including accrued and unpaid interest, of approximately $686 million.

On June 23, 2008, the Company issued $650$686 million aggregate principal amount.


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The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:

   2010   2009   2008 
   (millions) 

10.625% Senior debentures due 2010

  $150    $0    $0  

8.5% Senior notes due 2010

   76     0     0  

6.625% Senior notes due 2011

   170     0     0  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2011

   41     0     0  

5.35% Senior notes due 2012

   484     0     0  

8.0% Senior debentures due 2012

   27     0     0  

5.875% Senior notes due 2013

   52     0     0  

7.625% Senior debentures due 2013

   16     0     0  

5.75% Senior notes due 2014

   47     0     0  

7.875% Senior notes due 2015

   38     0     0  

5.90% Senior notes due 2016

   123     0     0  

7.45% Senior debentures due 2016

   2     0     0  

4.8% Senior notes due 2009

   0     600     0  

6.3% Senior notes due 2009

   0     350     0  

6.625% Senior notes due 2008

   0     0     500  

5.95% Senior notes due 2008

   0     0     150  

9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021

   4     4     4  

9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021

   2     2     2  

Capital leases and other obligations

   13     10     10  
               
  $1,245    $966    $666  
               

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
6.625% Senior notes due 2011$330
 $170
 $
7.45% Senior debentures due 2011109
 41
 
5.35% Senior notes due 2012
 484
 
8.0% Senior debentures due 2012
 27
 
5.875% Senior notes due 2013
 52
 
7.625% Senior debentures due 2013
 16
 
5.75% Senior notes due 2014
 47
 
7.875% Senior notes due 2015
 38
 
5.90% Senior notes due 2016
 123
 
7.45% Senior debentures due 2016
 2
 
10.625% Senior debentures due 2010
 150
 
8.5% Senior notes due 2010
 76
 
4.8% Senior notes due 2009
 
 600
6.3% Senior notes due 2009
 
 350
9.5% amortizing debentures due 20214
 4
 4
9.75% amortizing debentures due 20212
 2
 2
Capital leases and other obligations9
 13
 10
 $454
 $1,245
 $966

The following summarizes certain components of the Company’s debt:

Bank Credit Agreement

The Company is a party toentered 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 $2,000$1,500 million (which amount may be increased to $2,500$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 credit agreement is set to expire June 20, 2015 and replaces a $2,000 million facility which was set to expire August 30, 2012.

As of January 28, 2012, and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, there were no revolving credit loans outstanding under thethese credit agreement.agreements. However, there were less than $1$1 million and approximately $52 million, respectively, of standby letters of credit outstanding at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010.. There were no borrowings under this agreementthese agreements throughout all of 20102011 and 2009.2010. Revolving loans under the credit agreement bear interest based on various published rates.

This agreement, which is an obligation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc. (“Parent”), is not secured. However, Parent and each direct and indirect subsidiary of such wholly owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc. havehas fully and unconditionally guaranteed this obligation, subject to specified limitations.

Thelimitations.The Company’s interest coverage ratio for 20102011 was 5.647.44 and its leverage ratio at January 29, 201128, 2012 was 2.34,2.17, in each case as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement. The credit agreement requires the

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

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 4.50.3.75. The interest coverage ratio is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) over net interest expense and the leverage ratio is defined as debt over EBITDA. For purposes of these calculations EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment of goodwill, intangibles and real estate, non-recurring cash charges not to exceed in the aggregate $500$400 million from the date of the amended agreement and extraordinary losses less interest income and non-recurring or extraordinary gains. Debt and net interest are adjusted to exclude the premium on acquired debt and the resulting amortization, respectively.

A breach of a restrictive covenant in the Company’s credit agreement or the inability of the Company to maintain the financial ratios described above could result in an event of default under the credit agreement. In addition, an event of default would occur under the credit agreement if any indebtedness of the Company in excess of an aggregate principal amount of $150$150 million becomes due prior to its stated maturity or the holders of such indebtedness become able to cause it to become due prior

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to its stated maturity. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the lenders could, subject to the terms and conditions of the credit agreement, elect to declare the outstanding principal, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. Moreover, most of the Company’s senior notes and debentures contain cross-default provisions based on the non-payment at maturity, or other default after an applicable grace period, of any other debt, the unpaid principal amount of which is not less than $100$100 million that could be triggered by an event of default under the credit agreement. In such an event, the Company’s senior notes and debentures that contain cross-default provisions would also be subject to acceleration.

Commercial Paper

The Company is a party to a $2,000$1,500 million unsecured commercial paper program. The Company may issue and sell commercial paper in an aggregate amount outstanding at any particular time not to exceed its then-current combined borrowing availability under the bank credit agreement described above. The issuance of commercial paper will have the effect, while such commercial paper is outstanding, of reducing the Company’s borrowing capacity under the bank credit agreement by an amount equal to the principal amount of such commercial paper. The Company had no commercial paper outstanding under its commercial paper program throughout all of 20102011 and 2009.

2010.

This program, which is an obligation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc., is not secured. However, Parent has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations.

Senior Notes and Debentures

The senior notes and the senior debentures are unsecured obligations of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc. and Parent has fully and unconditionally guaranteed these obligations (see Note 18,17, “Condensed Consolidating Financial Information”).

Other Financing Arrangements

At January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, the Company had dedicated approximately $52$52 million of cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, which is used to collateralize the Company’s issuances of standby letters of credit. There were approximately $38$34 million and $38 million of other standby letters of credit outstanding at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and none outstanding at January 30, 2010.

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9.
8.Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

   January 29,
2011
   January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Accounts payable

  $559    $484  

Gift cards and customer award certificates

   654     594  

Accrued wages and vacation

   311     307  

Lease related liabilities

   271     265  

Taxes other than income taxes

   186     199  

Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves

   144     141  

Accrued interest

   98     122  

Current portion of post employment and postretirement benefits

   88     94  

Allowance for future sales returns

   67     65  

Severance and relocation

   1     71  

Other

   265     284  
          
  $2,644    $2,626  
          

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Accounts payable$669
 $559
Gift cards and customer award certificates725
 654
Accrued wages and vacation317
 311
Taxes other than income taxes186
 195
Lease related liabilities164
 168
Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves136
 144
Current portion of post employment and postretirement benefits94
 88
Accrued interest86
 98
Dividends payable83
 
Allowance for future sales returns76
 67
Severance and relocation4
 1
Other248
 240
 $2,788
 $2,525

Adjustments to the allowance for future sales returns, which amounted to a charge of $2$9 million for 2010,2011, a charge of $6$2 million for 2009,2010, and a creditcharge of $14$6 million for 20082009 are reflected in cost of sales.


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Changes in workers’ compensation and general liability reserves, including the current portion, are as follows:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Balance, beginning of year

  $478   $495   $471  

Charged to costs and expenses

   148    124    164  

Payments, net of recoveries

   (138  (141  (140
             

Balance, end of year

  $488   $478   $495  
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Balance, beginning of year$488
 $478
 $495
Charged to costs and expenses144
 148
 124
Payments, net of recoveries(139) (138) (141)
Balance, end of year$493
 $488
 $478

The non-current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, workers’ compensation and general liability reserves included $93$98 million and $90$93 million, respectively, of liabilities which are covered by deposits and receivables included in current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

10.
9.Taxes

The Company changed its methodology for recording deferred state income taxes from a blended rate basis to a separate entity basis, and has reflected the effects of such change to 2010 and all prior periods. Even though the Company considers the change to have had only an immaterial impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the prior periods as previously reported have been adjusted to reflect the change.

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Income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:

   2010   2009   2008 
  Current   Deferred   Total   Current   Deferred   Total   Current   Deferred  Total 
              (millions)            

Federal

  $217    $234    $451    $48    $84    $132    $6    $(109 $(103

State and local

   12     10     22     9     37     46     8     (68  (60
                                            
  $229    $244    $473    $57    $121    $178    $14    $(177 $(163
                                            

 2011 2010 2009
 Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total
 (millions)
Federal$519
 $144
 $663
 $217
 $234
 $451
 $48
 $84
 $132
State and local43
 6
 49
 12
 10
 22
 9
 37
 46
 $562
 $150
 $712
 $229
 $244
 $473
 $57
 $121
 $178

The income tax expense (benefit) reported differs from the expected tax computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rate of 35% for 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 to income (loss) before income taxes. The reasons for this difference and their tax effects are as follows:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Expected tax

  $462   $177   $(1,728

State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

   14    30    (40

Settlement of federal tax examinations

   0    (21  0  

Non-deductibility of goodwill impairment charges

   0    0    1,611  

Other

   (3  (8  (6
             
  $473   $178   $(163
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Expected tax$689
 $462
 $177
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit31
 14
 30
Settlement of federal tax examinations
 
 (21)
Other(8) (3) (8)
 $712
 $473
 $178

The Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Program ("CAP"). As part of the CAP, tax years are audited on a contemporaneous basis so that all or most issues are resolved prior to the filing of the tax return. The IRS has completed examinations of the 2010, 2009 and 2008 tax years. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company settled Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)IRS examinations for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006. As a result of the settlement, the Company recognized previously unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued interest, primarily attributable to the disposition of former subsidiaries.


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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

   January 29,
2011
  January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Deferred tax assets:

   

Post employment and postretirement benefits

  $473   $667  

Accrued liabilities accounted for on a cash basis for tax purposes

   195    316  

Long-term debt

   117    132  

Unrecognized state tax benefits and accrued interest

   91    91  

State operating loss carryforwards

   61    55  

Other

   144    114  

Valuation allowance

   (35  (33
         

Total deferred tax assets

   1,046    1,342  
         

Deferred tax liabilities:

   

Excess of book basis over tax basis of property and equipment

   (1,793  (1,919

Merchandise inventories

   (483  (456

Intangible assets

   (162  (129

Other

   (217  (184
         

Total deferred tax liabilities

   (2,655  (2,688
         

Net deferred tax liability

  $(1,609 $(1,346
         

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Deferred tax assets:   
Post employment and postretirement benefits$559
 $473
Accrued liabilities accounted for on a cash basis for tax purposes227
 195
Long-term debt109
 117
Unrecognized state tax benefits and accrued interest77
 91
State operating loss carryforwards52
 61
Other155
 144
Valuation allowance(34) (35)
Total deferred tax assets1,145
 1,046
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Excess of book basis over tax basis of property and equipment(1,733) (1,793)
Merchandise inventories(531) (483)
Intangible assets(195) (162)
Other(235) (217)
Total deferred tax liabilities(2,694) (2,655)
Net deferred tax liability$(1,549) $(1,609)

The valuation allowance at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010 relates to net deferred tax assets for state net operating loss carryforwards. The net change in the valuation allowance amounted to a decrease of $1 million for 2011 and an increase of $2$2 million for 2010 and no change for 2009.

.

As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had no federal net operating loss carryforwards and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,301$1,079 million, which will expire between 20112012 and 2031.

2031NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued).

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

   January 29,
2011
  January 30,
2010
 
  (millions) 

Balance, beginning of period

  $207   $237  

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

   19    23  

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   0    0  

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

   (8  (34

Settlements

   (4  (8

Statute expirations

   (9  (11
         

Balance, end of period

  $205   $207  
         

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Other liabilities

  $170   $169  

Long-term deferred income taxes

   24    24  

Current income taxes

   11    14  
         
  $205   $207  
         

 January 28,
2012
 January 29,
2011
 (millions)
Balance, beginning of period$205
 $207
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year23
 19
Additions for tax positions of prior years
 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(21) (8)
Settlements(15) (4)
Statute expirations(13) (9)
Balance, end of period$179
 $205
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
   January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011
   
Current income taxes$18
 $11
Long-term deferred income taxes27
 24
Other liabilities134
 170
 $179
 $205

As of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of deferred tax assets, that, if recognized would affect the effective income tax rate, was $133$116 million and $135$133 million, respectively.


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The Company classifies unrecognized tax benefits not expected to be settled within one year as other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company classifies federal, state and local interest and penalties not expected to be settled within one year as other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and follows a policy of recognizing all interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized charges of $5 million, $4 million and $16 million, respectively, in income tax expense for federal,Federal, state and local interest and penalties.

penalties, which amounted to a credit of $2 million for 2011, a charge of $5 million for 2010, and a charge of $4 million for 2009, are reflected in income tax expense.

The Company had approximately $80$69 million and $78$80 million accrued for the payment of federal, state and local interest and penalties at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, respectively. The accrued federal, state and local interest and penalties primarily relates to state tax issues and the amount of penalties paid in prior periods, and the amount of penalties accrued at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010 are insignificant. At January 29, 2011,28, 2012, approximately $76$60 million of federal, state and local interest and penalties is included in other liabilities and $4$9 million is included in current income taxes on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and local jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2007.2008. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, the Company and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax audits for years before 2000.2002. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties have been accrued for any adjustments that are expected to result from the years still subject to examination.



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11.



10.Retirement Plans

The Company has a funded defined benefit plan (“Pension Plan”) and a defined contribution plan (“Retirement 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. In addition, the Company has an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan (“SERP”), which provides benefits, for certain employees, in excess of qualified plan limitations.

Effective January 2, 2012, the SERP was closed to new participants.

Pension Plan

The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the Pension Plan as of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 
  (millions) 

Change in projected benefit obligation

   

Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year

  $2,879   $2,444  

Service cost

   99    81  

Interest cost

   158    173  

Actuarial loss

   103    401  

Benefits paid

   (215  (220
         

Projected benefit obligation, end of year

  $3,024   $2,879  

Changes in plan assets

   

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

  $1,865   $1,438  

Actual return on plan assets

   329    277  

Company contributions

   825    370  

Benefits paid

   (215  (220
         

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

  $2,804   $1,865  
         

Funded status at end of year

  $(220 $(1,014
         

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Other liabilities

  $(220 $(1,014
         

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Net actuarial loss

  $1,116   $1,186  

Prior service credit

   (2  (3
         
  $1,114   $1,183  
         

:

 2011 2010
 (millions)
Change in projected benefit obligation   
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$3,024
 $2,879
Service cost102
 99
Interest cost160
 158
Actuarial loss375
 103
Benefits paid(203) (215)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$3,458
 $3,024
Changes in plan assets   
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$2,804
 $1,865
Actual return on plan assets93
 329
Company contributions375
 825
Benefits paid(203) (215)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$3,069
 $2,804
Funded status at end of year$(389) $(220)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011
   
Other liabilities$(389) $(220)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011   
Net actuarial loss$1,558
 $1,116
Prior service credit(1) (2)
 $1,557
 $1,114

The accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension Plan was $2,791$3,178 million as of January 28, 2012 and $2,791 million as of January 29, 2011 and $2,657 million as.

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Net pension costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income for the Pension Plan included the following actuarially determined components:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Net Periodic Pension Cost

  

Service cost

  $99   $81   $97  

Interest cost

   158    173    159  

Expected return on assets

   (218  (187  (192

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   61    0    5  

Amortization of prior service credit

   (1  (1  0  
             
   99    66    69  

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

    

Net actuarial (gain) loss

   (9  311    604  

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   (61  0    (5

Amortization of prior service credit

   1    1    0  
             
   (69  312    599  
             

Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income

  $30   $378   $668  
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Net Periodic Pension Cost     
Service cost$102
 $99
 $81
Interest cost160
 158
 173
Expected return on assets(248) (218) (187)
Amortization of net actuarial loss88
 61
 
Amortization of prior service credit(1) (1) (1)
 101
 99
 66
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
     
Net actuarial (gain) loss530
 (9) 311
Amortization of net actuarial loss(88) (61) 
Amortization of prior service credit1
 1
 1
 443
 (69) 312
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and
other comprehensive income
$544
 $30
 $378

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service credit for the Pension Plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss into net periodic benefit cost during 20112012 are $84$139 million and $(1)$(1) million, respectively.

As permitted under ASC Subtopic 715-30, “Defined Benefit Plans – Pension,” the amortization of any prior service cost is determined using a straight-line amortization of the cost over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive the benefits under the Pension Plan.

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the Pension Plan at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 

Discount rate

   5.40  5.65

Rate of compensation increases

   4.50  4.50

:

 2011 2010
Discount rate4.65% 5.40%
Rate of compensation increases4.50% 4.50%

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the net periodic pension cost for the Pension Plan:

   2010  2009  2008 

Discount rate

   5.65  7.45  6.25

Expected long-term return on plan assets

   8.75  8.75  8.75

Rate of compensation increases

   4.50  5.40  5.40

 2011 2010 2009
Discount rate5.40% 5.65% 7.45%
Expected long-term return on plan assets8.00% 8.75% 8.75%
Rate of compensation increases4.50% 4.50% 5.40%

The Pension Plan’s assumptions are evaluated annually and updated as necessary.

The discount rate used to determine the present value of the projected benefit obligation for the Pension Plan is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various

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maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the projected benefit obligation.

The Company develops its expected long-term rate of return on plan asset assumption by evaluating input from several professional advisors taking into account the asset allocation of the portfolio and long-term asset class return expectations, as well as long-term inflation assumptions. Expected returns for each major asset class are considered along with their volatility and the expected correlations among them. These expectations are based upon historical relationships as well as forecasts of

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how future returns may vary from historical returns. Returns by asset class and correlations among asset classes are combined using the target asset allocation to derive an expected return for the portfolio as a whole. Long-term historical returns of the portfolio are also considered. Portfolio returns are calculated net of all expenses, therefore, the Company also analyzes expected costs and expenses, including investment management fees, administrative expenses, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums and other costs and expenses.

The Company develops its rate of compensation increase assumption on an age-graded basis based on recent experience and reflects an estimate of future compensation levels taking into account general increase levels, seniority, promotions and other factors. The salary increase assumption is used to project employees’ pay in future years and its impact on the projected benefit obligation for the Pension Plan. This assumption was revised during 2009 based on the completion of a third-party assumption study reflecting more recent experience.

The assets of the Pension Plan are managed by investment specialists with the primary objectives of payment of benefit obligations to Plan participants and an ultimate realization of investment returns over longer periods in excess of inflation. The Company employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of domestic and foreign equity securities, fixed income securities and other investments is used to maximize the long-term return on the assets of the Pension Plan for a prudent level of risk. Risks are mitigated through the asset diversification and the use of multiple investment managers. The target allocation for plan assets is currently 60%55% equity securities, 25%30% debt securities, 10% real estate and 5% private equities.

The Company generally employs investment managers to specialize in a specific asset class. These managers are chosen and monitored with the assistance of professional advisors, using criteria that include organizational structure, investment philosophy, investment process, performance compared to market benchmarks and peer groups.

The Company periodically conducts an analysis of the behavior of the Pension Plan’s assets and liabilities under various economic and interest rate scenarios to ensure that the long-term target asset allocation is appropriate given the liabilities.

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The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows:

   Fair Value Measurements 
   Total   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   (millions) 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $381    $0    $381    $0  

Equity securities:

        

U.S. 

   814     238     576     0  

International

   517     0     517     0  

Fixed income securities:

        

U. S. Treasury bonds

   54     0     54     0  

Other Government bonds

   28     0     28     0  

Agency backed bonds

   11     0     11     0  

Corporate bonds

   267     0     267     0  

Mortgage-backed securities and forwards

   107     0     107     0  

Asset-backed securities

   19     0     19     0  

Pooled funds

   180     0     180     0  

Other types of investments:

        

Real estate

   201     0     0     201  

Hedge funds

   143     0     0     143  

Private equity

   144     0     0     144  
                    

Total

  $2,866    $238    $2,140    $488  
                    

 Fair Value Measurements
 Total 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 (millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$240
 $
 $240
 $
Equity securities:       
U.S. 805
 251
 554
 
International648
 
 648
 
Fixed income securities:       
U. S. Treasury bonds128
 
 128
 
Other Government bonds31
 
 31
 
Agency backed bonds5
 
 5
 
Corporate bonds310
 
 310
 
Mortgage-backed securities and forwards112
 
 112
 
Asset-backed securities21
 
 21
 
Pooled funds266
 
 266
 
Other types of investments:       
Real estate228
 
 
 228
Hedge funds143
 
 
 143
Private equity162
 
 
 162
Total$3,099
 $251
 $2,315
 $533


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The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of January 30, 2010,29, 2011, excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows:

   Fair Value Measurements 
   Total   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   (millions) 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $184    $0    $184    $0  

Equity securities:

        

U.S. 

   613     163     450     0  

International

   262     0     262     0  

Fixed income securities:

        

U. S. Treasury bonds

   41     0     41     0  

Other Government bonds

   11     0     11     0  

Agency backed bonds

   15     0     15     0  

Corporate bonds

   91     0     91     0  

Mortgage-backed securities and forwards

   91     0     91     0  

Asset-backed securities

   20     0     20     0  

Pooled funds

   164     0     164     0  

Other types of investments:

        

Real estate

   156     0     0     156  

Hedge funds

   133     0     0     133  

Private equity

   124     0     0     124  
                    

Total

  $1,905    $163    $1,329    $413  
                    

 Fair Value Measurements
 Total 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 (millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$381
 $
 $381
 $
Equity securities:       
U.S. 814
 238
 576
 
International517
 
 517
 
Fixed income securities:       
U. S. Treasury bonds54
 
 54
 
Other Government bonds28
 
 28
 
Agency backed bonds11
 
 11
 
Corporate bonds267
 
 267
 
Mortgage-backed securities and forwards107
 
 107
 
Asset-backed securities19
 
 19
 
Pooled funds180
 
 180
 
Other types of investments:       
Real estate201
 
 
 201
Hedge funds143
 
 
 143
Private equity144
 
 
 144
Total$2,866
 $238
 $2,140
 $488

Corporate bonds consist primarily of investment grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries.

The fair value of the real estate, hedge funds and private equity investments represents the reported net asset value of shares or underlying assets of the investment. Private equity and real estate investments are valued using fair values per the most recent financial reports provided by the investment sponsor, adjusted as appropriate for any lag between the date of the financial reports and the Company’s reporting date. The real estate investments are diversified across property types and geographical areas primarily in the United States of America. Private equity investments generally invest inconsist of limited partnerships in the United States of America, Europe and Europe.Asia. The hedge fund investments are through a fund of funds approach.

Due to the nature of the underlying assets of the real estate, hedge funds and private equity investments, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the Pension Plan’s investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with the governing documents. Redemption of these investments is subject to restrictions including lock-up periods where no redemptions are allowed, restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. As of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, certain of these investments are generally subject to lock-up periods, ranging from three to fifteen years, certain of these investments are subject to restrictions on redemption frequency, ranging from daily to twice per year, and certain of these investments are subject to advance notice requirements, ranging from sixty-daysixty-day notification to ninety-dayninety-day notification. As of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, the Pension Plan had unfunded

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

commitments related to certain of these investments totaling approximately $133$109 million and $78$133 million, respectively.


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The following table sets forth a summary of changes in fair value of the Pension Plan’s level 3 assets for 20102011 and 2009:

   2010   2009 
   (millions) 

Balance, beginning of year

  $413    $419  

Actual gain (loss) on plan assets:

    

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   28     (13

Relating to assets sold during the period

   18     (21

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net

   29     28  
          

Balance, end of year

  $488    $413  
          

2010:

 2011 2010
 (millions)
Balance, beginning of year$488
 $413
Actual gain on plan assets:   
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date9
 28
Relating to assets sold during the period22
 18
Purchases48
 69
Sales(34) (40)
Balance, end of year$533
 $488

During 20102011 and 2009,2010, the Company made funding contributions to the Pension Plan totaling approximately $825$375 million and $370$825 million, respectively. On March 28, 2011, theThe Company madeis currently planning to make a voluntary funding contribution to the Pension Plan of $225 million. The Company does not presently anticipate making any additional funding contributions to the Pension Plan during 2011, but may choose to do soapproximately $150 million in its discretion.

2012.

The following benefit payments are estimated to be paid from the Pension Plan:

   (millions) 

Fiscal year:

  

2011

  $233  

2012

   230  

2013

   230  

2014

   234  

2015

   239  

2016-2020

   1,234  

 (millions)
Fiscal year: 
2012$251
2013244
2014244
2015245
2016254
2017-20211,292


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Supplementary Retirement Plan

The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the supplementary retirement plan as of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 
  (millions) 

Change in projected benefit obligation

   

Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year

  $680   $599  

Service cost

   6    4  

Interest cost

   37    42  

Actuarial loss

   22    113  

Benefits paid

   (57  (78
         

Projected benefit obligation, end of year

  $688   $680  

Change in plan assets

   

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

  $0   $0  

Company contributions

   57    78  

Benefits paid

   (57  (78
         

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

  $0   $0  
         

Funded status at end of year

  $(688 $(680
         

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $(52 $(54

Other liabilities

   (636  (626
         
  $(688 $(680
         

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Net actuarial loss

  $113   $94  

Prior service credit

   (2  (3
         
  $111   $91  
         

:

 2011 2010
 (millions)
Change in projected benefit obligation   
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$688
 $680
Service cost6
 6
Interest cost36
 37
Actuarial loss90
 22
Benefits paid(49) (57)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$771
 $688
Change in plan assets   
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$
 $
Company contributions49
 57
Benefits paid(49) (57)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
 
Funded status at end of year$(771) $(688)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011
   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$(55) $(52)
Other liabilities(716) (636)
 $(771) $(688)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011   
Net actuarial loss$195
 $113
Prior service credit(1) (2)
 $194
 $111

The accumulated benefit obligation for the supplementary retirement plan was $645$739 million as of January 28, 2012 and $645 million as of January 29, 2011 and $643 million as.

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Net pension costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income for the supplementary retirement plan included the following actuarially determined components:

   2010  2009  2008 
  (millions) 

Net Periodic Pension Cost

  

Service cost

  $6   $4   $8  

Interest cost

   37    42    39  

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   3    0    0  

Amortization of prior service credit

   (1  (2  (2
             
   45    44    45  

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

    

Net actuarial (gain) loss

   22    113    (57

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   (3  0    0  

Amortization of prior service credit

   1    2    2  
             
   20    115    (55
             

Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income

  $65   $159   $(10
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Net Periodic Pension Cost     
Service cost$6
 $6
 $4
Interest cost36
 37
 42
Amortization of net actuarial loss8
 3
 
Amortization of prior service credit(1) (1) (2)
 49
 45
 44
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
     
Net actuarial (gain) loss90
 22
 113
Amortization of net actuarial loss(8) (3) 
Amortization of prior service credit1
 1
 2
 83
 20
 115
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and
other comprehensive income
$132
 $65
 $159

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service credit for the supplementary retirement plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss into net periodic benefit cost during 20112012 are $7$16 million and $(1)$(1) million, respectively.

As permitted under ASC Subtopic 715-30, “Defined Benefit Plans – Pension,” the amortization of any prior service cost is determined using a straight-line amortization of the cost over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive the benefits under the plans.

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the supplementary retirement plan at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 

Discount rate

   5.40  5.65

Rate of compensation increases

   4.90  4.90

:

 2011 2010
Discount rate4.65% 5.40%
Rate of compensation increases4.90% 4.90%

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine net pension costs for the supplementary retirement plan:

   2010  2009  2008 

Discount rate

   5.65  7.45  6.25

Rate of compensation increases

   4.90  7.20  7.20

 2011 2010 2009
Discount rate5.40% 5.65% 7.45%
Rate of compensation increases4.90% 4.90% 7.20%

The supplementary retirement plan’s assumptions are evaluated annually and updated as necessary.

The discount rate used to determine the present value of the projected benefit obligation for the supplementary retirement plan is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the projected benefit obligation.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company develops its rate of compensation increase assumption on an age-graded basis based on recent experience and reflects an estimate of future compensation levels taking into account general increase levels, seniority, promotions and other factors. The salary increase assumption is used to project employees’ pay in future years and its impact on the projected benefit obligation for the supplementary retirement plan. This assumption was revised during 2009 based on the completion

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The following benefit payments are estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the supplementary retirement plan:

   (millions) 

Fiscal year:

  

2011

  $52  

2012

   50  

2013

   50  

2014

   54  

2015

   54  

2016-2020

   264  

 (millions)
Fiscal year: 
2012$55
201357
201459
201559
201662
2017-2021272

Retirement Plan

The Retirement Plan includes a voluntary savings feature for eligible employees. The Company’s contribution was historically based on the Company’s annual earnings including a minimum contribution rate based on an employee’s eligible savings and more recentlyis based on a stated matching contribution rate based on an employee’s eligible savings. The matching contribution rate is higher for those employees not eligible for the Pension Plan than for employees eligible for the Pension Plan. Expense for the Retirement Plan amounted to $9$10 million for 2010, $92011, $9 million for 20092010 and $37$9 million for 2008.

2009.

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company has a deferred compensation plan wherein eligible executives may elect to defer a portion of their compensation each year as either stock credits or cash credits. The Company transfers shares to a trust to cover the number management estimates will be needed for distribution on account of stock credits currently outstanding. At January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, the liability under the plan, which is reflected in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $46$45 million and $51$46 million, respectively. Expense for 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 was immaterial.



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12.



11.Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits

In addition to pension and other supplemental benefits, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits. Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary by division and subsidiary, 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.

The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the postretirement obligations as of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 
  (millions) 

Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

   

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, beginning of year

  $278   $277  

Service cost

   0    0  

Interest cost

   15    19  

Actuarial loss

   8    8  

Medicare Part D subsidy

   2    2  

Benefits paid

   (25  (28
         

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, end of year

  $278   $278  

Change in plan assets

   

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

  $0   $0  

Company contributions

   25    28  

Benefits paid

   (25  (28
         

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

  $0   $0  
         

Funded status at end of year

  $(278 $(278
         

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $(30 $(31

Other liabilities

   (248  (247
         
  $(278 $(278
         

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010

   

Net actuarial gain

  $(25 $(38
         

:

 2011 2010
 (millions)
Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation   
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, beginning of year$278
 $278
Service cost
 
Interest cost14
 15
Actuarial (gain) loss(3) 8
Medicare Part D subsidy2
 2
Benefits paid(25) (25)
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, end of year$266
 $278
Change in plan assets   
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$
 $
Company contributions25
 25
Benefits paid(25) (25)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$
 $
Funded status at end of year$(266) $(278)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011
   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$(29) $(30)
Other liabilities(237) (248)
 $(266) $(278)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011   
Net actuarial gain$(23) $(25)


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Net postretirement benefit costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following actuarially determined components:

   2010  2009  2008 
   (millions) 

Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

    

Service cost

  $0   $0   $0  

Interest cost

   15    19    19  

Amortization of net actuarial gain

   (5  (7  (3

Amortization of prior service credit

   0    0    0  
             
   10    12    16  

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation

    

Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

    

Net actuarial (gain) loss

   8    8    (70

Amortization of net actuarial gain

   5    7    3  

Amortization of prior service credit

   0    0    0  
             
   13    15    (67
             

Total recognized in net periodic postretirement benefit cost and other
comprehensive income

  $23   $27   $(51
             

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost     
Service cost$
 $
 $
Interest cost14
 15
 19
Amortization of net actuarial gain(5) (5) (7)
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 
 9
 10
 12
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation     
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income     
Net actuarial (gain) loss(3) 8
 8
Amortization of net actuarial gain5
 5
 7
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 
 2
 13
 15
Total recognized in net periodic postretirement benefit cost and other
   comprehensive income
$11
 $23
 $27

The estimated net actuarial gain of the postretirement obligations that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss into net postretirement benefit cost during 20112012 is $(3) million.

$(3) million.

As permitted under ASC Subtopic 715-60, “Defined Benefit Plans – Other Postretirement,” the amortization of any prior service cost is determined using a straight-line amortization of the cost over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive the benefits under the plans.

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009 

Discount rate

   5.40  5.65

:

 2011 2010
Discount rate4.65% 5.40%

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the net postretirement benefit costs for the postretirement obligations:

   2010  2009  2008 

Discount rate

   5.65  7.45  6.25

 2011 2010 2009
Discount rate5.40% 5.65% 7.45%

The postretirement benefit obligation assumptions are evaluated annually and updated as necessary.

The discount rate used to determine the present value of the Company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligations is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The future medical benefits provided by the Company for certain employees are based on a fixed amount per year of service, and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation is not affected by increases in health care costs. However, the future medical benefits provided by the Company for certain other employees are affected by increases in health care costs.

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”). Included among the major provisions of these laws is a change in the tax treatment related to the Medicare Part D subsidy. The Company’s postretirement obligations reflect

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estimated federal subsidies expected to be received under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Under the 2010 Acts, the Company’s deductions for retiree prescription drug benefits will be reduced by the amount of Medicare Part D subsidies received beginning February 3, 2013. During 2010, the Company recorded a $4$4 million deferred tax expense to reduce its deferred tax asset as a result of the elimination of the deductibility of retiree health care payments to the extent of tax-free Medicare Part D subsidies that are received.

The 2010 Acts contain additional provisions which impact the accounting for postretirement obligations. Based on data currently available, the Company is not able at this timeanalysis to determinedate, the ongoing impact that the otherof provisions ofin the 2010 Acts will have on the Company-sponsored medical plans. AsCompany’s postretirement obligations has not and is not expected to have a resultmaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of this legislation, theoperations or cash flows. The Company is evaluatingcontinues to evaluate the impact of the 2010 Acts on the active and retiree benefit plans offered by the Company. The provisions of the 2010 Act did not require a re-measurement of the Company’s postretirement obligations and did not impact the postretirement net periodic benefit costs for 2010.

The following provides the assumed health care cost trend rates related to the Company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010:

   2010  2009

Health care cost trend rates assumed for next year

  8.38% – 10.08%  8.69% – 10.54%

Rates to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline
(the ultimate trend rate)

  5.0%  5.0%

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

  2022  2022

:

 2011 2010
Health care cost trend rates assumed for next year8.08% - 9.62% 8.38% – 10.08%
Rates to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)5.0% 5.0%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2022 2022

The assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

   1 – Percentage
Point Increase
   1 – Percentage
Point Decrease
 
  (millions) 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

  $1    $(1

Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations

  $15    $(14

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
1 – Percentage
Point Increase
 
1 – Percentage
Point Decrease
 (millions)
Effect on total of service and interest cost$1 $(1)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations$15 $(13)

The following table reflects the benefit payments estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations and estimated federal subsidies expected to be received under the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003:

   Expected
Benefit
Payments
   Expected
Federal
Subsidy
 
   (millions) 

Fiscal Year:

    

2011

  $28    $1  

2012

   28     1  

2013

   27     1  

2014

   26     1  

2015

   25     1  

2016-2020

   109     5  

 
Expected
Benefit
Payments
 
Expected
Federal
Subsidy
 (millions)
Fiscal Year:   
2012$28
 $1
201327
 1
201425
 1
201522
 1
201621
 1
2017-202195
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13.
12.Stock Based Compensation

During 2009, the Company obtained shareholder approval for the Macy’s 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan under which up to fifty-one million shares of Common Stock may be issued. This plan is intended to help the Company attract and retain directors, officers, other key executives and employees and is also intended to provide incentives and rewards relating to the Company’s business plans to encourage such persons to devote themselves to the business of the Company. Prior to 2009, the Company had two equity plans. As a resultplans; the Macy's 1995 Executive Equity Incentive Plan and the Macy's 1994 Stock Incentive Plan. After shareholders approved the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, Common Stock may no longer be

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granted under the August 30, 2005 acquisition of The May Department Stores Company (“May”),Macy's 1995 Executive Equity Incentive Plan or the Company assumed May’s equity plan, which was subsequently amended to have identical terms and provisions of the Company’s other equity plan. At August 30, 2005, all outstanding May options under May’s equity plan were fully vested and were converted into options to acquire common stock of the Company in accordance with the merger agreement.Macy's 1994 Stock Incentive Plan. The following disclosures present the Company’s equity plans prior to 2009 on a combined basis. The equity plan is administered by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors (the “CMD Committee”). The CMD Committee is authorized to grant options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to officers and key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and to non-employee directors.

Stock option grants have an exercise price at least equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, have ten-yearten-year terms and typically vest ratably over four years of continued employment. Restricted stock and time-based restricted stock unit awards generally vest one to four years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest based on the results attained during the performance period.

As of January 29, 2011, 41.728, 2012, 36.6 million shares of common stock were available for additional grants pursuant to the Company’s equity plan. Common stock is delivered out ofShares awarded are generally issued from the Company's treasury stock upon the exercise of stock options and grant of restricted stock.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Stock-based compensation expense included the following components:

   2010   2009   2008 
  (millions) 

Stock options

  $34    $43    $55  

Stock credits

   19     26     (18

Restricted stock

   2     3     6  

Restricted stock units

   11     4     0  
               
  $66    $76    $43  
               

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Stock options$28
 $34
 $43
Stock credits20
 19
 26
Restricted stock2
 2
 3
Restricted stock units20
 11
 4
 $70
 $66
 $76

All stock-based compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Stock-based compensation expense for 2008 included a credit, reflecting a decrease in the stock price used to calculate the settlement amount of stock credits.Income. The income tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome related to stock-based compensation was approximately $24$25 million, approximately $28$24 million, and approximately $16$28 million, for 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, respectively.

During 2011 and 2010, the CMD Committee approved awards of performance-based restricted stock units to certain senior executives of the Company. Each award reflects a target number of shares (“Target Shares”) that may be issued to the award recipient. These awards may be earned upon the completion of a three-yearthree-year performance periodperiods ending February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013.2013, respectively. Whether units are earned at the end of the performance period will be determined based on the achievement of certain performance objectives set by the CMD Committee in connection with the issuance of the units. The performance objectives are based on the Company’s business plan covering the performance period. The performance objectives include achieving a cumulative EBITDA level for the performance period and also include an EBITDA as a percent to sales ratio and a return on invested capital ratio. Depending on the results achieved during the three-yearthree-year performance period,periods, the actual number of shares that a grant recipient receives at the end of the period may range from 0% to 150% of the Target Shares granted.

Also during 2011 and 2010, the CMD Committee approved awards of time-based restricted stock to certain senior executives of the Company and awards of time-based restricted stock units to the non-employee members of the Company’s board of directors.

During 2009, the CMD Committee approved awards of performance-based restricted stock units to certain senior executives of the Company (the “Founders Awards”). The Founders Awards may bewere earned upon the completion of a three-yearthe three-year performance period endingended January 28, 2012. Whether units are earned at the end of the performance period will be2012 as determined based on the achievement of relative total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance objectives set by the CMD Committee in connection with the issuance of the units. Relative TSR reflectsreflected the change in the value of the Company’s common stock over the performance period in relation to the change in the value of the common stock of a ten-companyten-company executive compensation peer group over the performance period, assuming the reinvestment of dividends. IfBecause the Company’s TSR for the performance period is equal to or less than the median TSR for the peer group, the entire Founders Award opportunity will be forfeited. If the Company’s TSR for the performance period is above the median but equal to or below the 66th percentile for the peer group, 75% of the award opportunity will vest. If the Company’s TSR for the performance period iswas above the 66th percentile for the peer group, 100% of the award opportunity will vest.had been earned.


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The fair value of stock-options granted during 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 and the weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value are as follows:

   2010  2009  2008 

Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted
during the period

  $7.34   $2.51   $7.42  

Dividend yield

   1.0  2.3  2.2

Expected volatility

   37.6  36.4  36.2

Risk-free interest rate

   2.7  1.9  2.7

Expected life

   5.5 years    5.4 years    5.3 years  

 2011 2010 2009
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options
granted during the period
$7.12
 $7.34
 $2.51
Dividend yield2.3% 1.0% 2.3%
Expected volatility38.8% 37.6% 36.4%
Risk-free interest rate2.0% 2.7% 1.9%
Expected life5.6 years 5.5 years 5.4 years

The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company estimates the expected volatility and expected option life assumption consistent with ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The expected volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is estimated based on a historic volatility rate and the expected option life is calculated based on historical stock option experience as the best estimate of future exercise patterns. The dividend yield assumption is based on historical and anticipated dividend payouts. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates consistent with the expected life of each stock option grant. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. Compensation expense is recorded for all stock options expected to vest based on the amortization of the fair value at the date of grant on a straight-line basis primarily over the vesting period of the options.

Stock option activity for 20102011 is as follows:

   Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
  (thousands)      (years)   (millions) 

Outstanding, beginning of period

   38,804.9   $25.47      

Granted

   3,908.6   $20.88      

Canceled or forfeited

   (2,285.2) $24.46      

Exercised

   (2,327.0) $16.70      
             

Outstanding, end of period

   38,101.3   $25.59      
             

Exercisable, end of period

   26,404.5   $27.92     4.0    $(130
             

Options expected to vest

   10,293.1   $20.35     8.0    $27  
             

 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 (thousands)   (years) (millions)
Outstanding, beginning of period38,101.3
 $25.59
    
Granted4,874.9
 $23.43
    
Canceled or forfeited(1,532.7) $26.90
    
Exercised(7,038.2) $20.07
    
Outstanding, end of period34,405.3
 $26.36
    
Exercisable, end of period23,381.3
 $29.57
 4.1
 $99
Options expected to vest9,701.1
 $19.56
 8.1
 $138

Additional information relating to stock options is as follows:

   2010   2009   2008 
  (millions) 

Intrinsic value of options exercised

  $13    $2    $1  

Grant date fair value of stock options that vested during the year

   55     71     65  

Cash received from stock options exercised

   39     8     6  

Tax benefits realized from exercised stock options and vested restricted stock

   4     0     0  

 2011 2010 2009
 (millions)
Intrinsic value of options exercised$64
 $13
 $2
Grant date fair value of stock options that vested during the year50
 55
 71
Cash received from stock options exercised141
 39
 8
Tax benefits realized from exercised stock options
and vested restricted stock
20
 4
 

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The Company also has a stock credit plan. In 2006, key management personnel became eligible to earn a stock credit grant over a two-yeartwo-year performance period ending February 2, 2008. There were a total of 727,629 stock credit awards outstanding as of January 29, 2011, including reinvested dividend equivalents earned during the holding period, relating to the 2006 grant. In general, with respect to the stock credits awarded to participants in 2006, the value of one-halfone half of the stock credits earned plus reinvested dividend equivalents was paid in cash in early 2010 and the value of the other half of such earned stock credits plus reinvested dividend equivalents was paid in cash in early 2011. In 2008, key management personnel became eligible to earn a stock credit grant over a two-yeartwo-year performance


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period ending January 30, 2010.2010. There were a total of 1,690,7161,649,870 stock credit awards outstanding as of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, relating to the 2008 grant. In general, with respect to the stock credits awarded to participants in 2008, the value of one-half of the stock credits earned plus reinvested dividend equivalents will bewas paid in cash in early 2012 and the value of the other half of such earned stock credits plus reinvested dividend equivalents will be paid in cash in early 2013. Compensation expense for stock credit awards is recorded on a straight-line basis primarily over the vesting period and is calculated based on the ending stock price for each reporting period. At January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, the liability under the stock credit plans, which is reflected in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $52$55 million and $45$52 million, respectively.

Activity related to stock credits for 20102011 is as follows:

 Shares

Stock credits, beginning of period

2,418,3453,267,355

Additional dividend equivalents earned

20,96122,339

Stock credits forfeited

(145,40461,807)

Stock credits distributed

(725,945727,629)

Stock credits, end of period

1,649,8702,418,345


The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted during 2011, 2010 2009 and 20082009 are as follows:

   2010   2009   2008 

Restricted stock

  $20.89    $0    $24.85  

Restricted stock units

  $20.95    $3.59    $0  

 2011 2010 2009
Restricted stock$23.43
 $20.89
 $
Restricted stock units$23.69
 $20.95
 $3.59

The fair value of the Target Shares and restricted stock awards are based on the fair value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. The fair value of the Founders Award was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation analysis to estimate the total shareholder return ranking of the Company among a ten-company executive compensation peer group over the remaining performance period. The expected volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant was estimated based on a historical average volatility rate for the approximate three-yearthree-year performance period. The dividend yield assumption was based on historical and anticipated dividend payouts. The risk-free interest rate assumption was based on observed interest rates consistent with the approximate three-year performance measurement period.

Compensation expense is recorded for all restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards based on the amortization of the fair market value at the date of grant over the period the restrictions lapse or over the performance period of the performance-based restricted stock units.

Restricted stock award activity for 2011 is as follows:
 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested, beginning of period250,046
 $28.48
Granted115,236
 23.43
Forfeited(5,724) 21.84
Vested(145,936) 33.90
Nonvested, end of period213,622
 $22.23


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Restricted stock award activity for 2010 is as follows:

   Shares  Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested, beginning of period

   179,056   $33.66  

Granted

   148,366    20.89  

Forfeited

   (17,782  23.78  

Vested

   (59,594  26.55  
         

Nonvested, end of period

   250,046   $28.48  
         



Activity related to restricted stock units for 20102011 is as follows:

   Shares  Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested, beginning of period

   2,886,975   $3.59  

Granted – performance-based

   1,046,602    20.89  

Granted – time-based

   39,924    22.54  

Forfeited

   (184,867  3.59  

Vested

   0    0  
         

Nonvested, end of period

   3,788,634   $8.57  
         

 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested, beginning of period3,788,634
 $8.57
Granted – performance-based715,100
 23.43
Performance adjustment476,922
 22.72
Granted – time-based37,719
 28.63
Dividend equivalents116,422
 23.04
Forfeited(288,071) 10.29
Vested(40,401) 22.54
Nonvested, end of period4,806,325
 $12.47

There have been no grants of stock appreciation rights under the equity plans.

As of January 29, 2011,28, 2012, the Company had $38$39 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.71.8 years, $2$2 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.6 years, and $19$26 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.41.3 years.

14.
13.Shareholders’ Equity

The authorized shares of the Company consist of 125 million shares of preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”), par value of $.01$.01 per share, with no shares issued, and 1,000 million shares of Common Stock, par value of $.01$.01 per share, with 495.0487.3 million shares of Common Stock issued and 423.3414.2 million shares of Common Stock outstanding at January 29, 2011,28, 2012, and with 495.0 million shares of Common Stock issued and 420.8423.3 million shares of Common Stock outstanding at January 30, 201029, 2011 (with shares held in the Company’s treasury being treated as issued, but not outstanding).

Commencing

During 2011, the Company retired 7.7 million shares of Common Stock.
The Company's board of directors approved an additional $1,000 million in authorization to purchase Common Stock on January 5, 2012. Combined with previous authorizations commencing in January 2000, the Company’s board of directors has from time to time approved authorizations to purchase, in the aggregate, up to $9,500$10,500 million of Common Stock. All authorizations are cumulative and do not have an expiration date. During 2011, the Company purchased approximately 16,356,500 shares of Common Stock under its share repurchase program for a total of approximately $500 million. As of January 29, 2011, $85228, 2012, approximately $1,352 million of authorization remained unused. Although the Company’s share repurchase program is currently suspended and theThe Company has not made any purchases of Common Stock since February 1, 2008 and currently does not intend to make any such

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

purchases in 2011, it may resume purchases of Common Stock under thesecontinue 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.

suspend repurchases of its shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors.

Common Stock

The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Subject to preferential rights that may be applicable to any Preferred Stock, holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors in its discretion, out of funds legally available therefor.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock contains shares repurchased under the share repurchase program, shares repurchased to cover employee tax liabilities related to stock plan activity and shares maintained in a trust related to deferred compensation plans. Under the deferred compensation plans, shares are maintained in a trust to cover the number estimated to be needed for distribution on account of stock credits currently outstanding.


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Changes in the Company’s Common Stock issued and outstanding, including shares held by the Company’s treasury, are as follows:

   Common
Stock
Issued
   Treasury Stock  Common
Stock
Outstanding
 
    Deferred
Compensation
Plans
  Other  Total  
          (thousands)       

Balance at February 2, 2008

   495,038.5     (1,218.1  (74,075.4  (75,293.5  419,745.0  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (157.6  464.1    306.5    306.5  

Stock repurchases:

       

Repurchase program

       0    0  

Other

      (25.7  (25.7  (25.7

Deferred compensation plan distributions

     58.0     58.0    58.0  
                      

Balance at January 31, 2009

   495,038.5     (1,317.7  (73,637.0  (74,954.7  420,083.8  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (105.0  937.9    832.9    832.9  

Stock repurchases:

       

Repurchase program

       0    0  

Other

      (130.1  (130.1  (130.1

Deferred compensation plan distributions

     56.6     56.6    56.6  
                      

Balance at January 30, 2010

   495,038.5     (1,366.1  (72,829.2  (74,195.3  420,843.2  

Stock issued under stock plans

     (48.8  2,439.5    2,390.7    2,390.7  

Stock repurchases:

       

Repurchase program

       0    0  

Other

      (58.5  (58.5  (58.5

Deferred compensation plan distributions

     165.9     165.9    165.9  
                      

Balance at January 29, 2011

   495,038.5     (1,249.0  (70,448.2  (71,697.2  423,341.3  
                      

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

   Treasury Stock  
 
Common
Stock
Issued
 
Deferred
Compensation
Plans
 Other Total 
Common
Stock
Outstanding
     (thousands)    
Balance at January 31, 2009495,038.5
 (1,317.7) (73,637.0) (74,954.7) 420,083.8
Stock issued under stock plans  (105.0) 937.9
 832.9
 832.9
Stock repurchases:         
Repurchase program      
 
Other    (130.1) (130.1) (130.1)
Deferred compensation plan distributions  56.6
   56.6
 56.6
Balance at January 30, 2010495,038.5
 (1,366.1) (72,829.2) (74,195.3) 420,843.2
Stock issued under stock plans  (48.8) 2,439.5
 2,390.7
 2,390.7
Stock repurchases:         
Repurchase program      
 
Other    (58.5) (58.5) (58.5)
Deferred compensation plan distributions  165.9
   165.9
 165.9
Balance at January 29, 2011495,038.5
 (1,249.0) (70,448.2) (71,697.2) 423,341.3
Stock issued under stock plans  (87.2) 7,274.1
 7,186.9
 7,186.9
Stock repurchases:         
Repurchase program    (16,356.5) (16,356.5) (16,356.5)
Other    (80.1) (80.1) (80.1)
Deferred compensation plan distributions  89.4
   89.4
 89.4
Retirement of common stock(7,700.0)   7,700.0
 7,700.0
 
Balance at January 28, 2012487,338.5
 (1,246.8) (71,910.7) (73,157.5) 414,181.0

15.
14.Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk

The following table shows the Company’s financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

  January 29, 2011  January 30, 2010 
  Total  Fair Value Measurements  Total  Fair Value Measurements 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   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

 $95   $41   $54   $ 0   $99   $33   $66   $ 0  

 January 28, 2012 January 29, 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$81
 $
 $81
 $
 $95
 $41
 $54
 $

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

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 the quoted market prices for publicly traded debt

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or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

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

   January 29, 2011   January 30, 2010 
   Notional
Amount
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Amount
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
   (millions) 

Long-term debt

  $6,702    $6,941    $6,969    $8,156    $8,431    $7,946  

 January 28, 2012 January 29, 2011
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 (millions)
Long-term debt$6,404
 $6,620
 $7,343
 $6,702
 $6,941
 $6,969

The following table shows certain of the Company’s non-financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 20102011 and 2009:

  January 29, 2011  January 30, 2010 
  Total  Fair Value Measurements  Total  Fair Value Measurements 
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
  (millions) 

Long-lived assets held and used

 $18   $ 0   $ 0   $18   $33   $ 0   $ 0   $33  

2010:

 January 28, 2012 January 29, 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)
Long-lived assets held and used$5
 $
 $
 $5
 $18
 $
 $
 $18

During 2010,2011, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying value of $36$27 million were written down to their fair value of $18$5 million, resulting in an asset impairment charge of $18 million.$22 million. During 2009,2010, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying value of $148$36 million were written down to their fair value of $33$18 million, resulting in an asset impairment charge of $115 million.$18 million. The fair values of these locations were calculated based

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on the projected cash flows and an estimated risk-adjusted rate of return that would be used by market participants in valuing these assets or prices of similar assets.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments. The Company places its temporary cash investments in what it believes to be high credit quality financial instruments.


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16.



15.Earnings (Loss) Per Share

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

   2010   2009   2008 
   Net
Income
       Shares   Net
Income
       Shares   Net
Loss
     Shares 
   (millions, except per share data) 

Net income (loss) and average number of shares outstanding

  $847       422.2    $329       420.4    $(4,775   420.0  

Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans

       1.1         1.3       1.2  
                                  
  $847       423.3    $329       421.7    $(4,775   421.2  

Basic earnings (loss) per share

    $2.00        $.78       $(11.34 
                         

Effect of dilutive securities –

                

Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units

       4.0         1.5       0  
                                  
  $847       427.3    $329       423.2    $(4,775   421.2  

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

    $1.98        $.78       $(11.34 
                         

 2011 2010 2009
 
Net
Income
   Shares 
Net
Income
   Shares Net Income   Shares
 (millions, except per share data)
Net income and average number of shares outstanding$1,256
   423.5
 $847
   422.2
 $329
   420.4
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation plans    1.0
     1.1
     1.3
 $1,256
   424.5
 $847
   423.3
 $329
   421.7
Basic earnings per share  $2.96
     $2.00
     $0.78
  
Effect of dilutive securities –                 
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units    5.9
     4.0
     1.5
 $1,256
   430.4
 $847
   427.3
 $329
   423.2
Diluted earnings per share  $2.92
     $1.98
     $0.78
  

In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 24.89.3 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 260,0002.1 million shares of common stock were outstanding at January 28, 2012, stock options to purchase 24.8 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.0 million shares of common stock were outstanding at January 29, 2011, and stock options to purchase 28.9 million of shares of common stock, 75,000 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.9 million shares of common stock were outstanding at January 30, 2010, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

Stock optionsantidilutive or these shares were subject to purchase 38.8 millionperformance conditions that had not been met.




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Table of shares of common stock and 483,000 shares of restricted stock were outstanding at January 31, 2009, but were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share for 2008 because, as a result of the Company’s net loss for the fiscal year, their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

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17.



16.Quarterly Results (unaudited)

Unaudited quarterly results for the last two years were as follows:

   First
Quarter
  Second
Quarter
  Third
Quarter
  Fourth
Quarter
 
  (millions, except per share data) 

2010:

     

Net sales

  $5,574   $5,537   $5,623   $8,269  

Cost of sales

   (3,378  (3,214  (3,377  (4,855
                 

Gross margin

   2,196    2,323    2,246    3,414  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (1,993  (1,953  (2,069  (2,245

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   0    0    0    (25

Net income

   23    147    10    667  

Basic earnings per share

   .05    .35    .02    1.57  

Diluted earnings per share

   .05    .35    .02    1.55  

2009:

     

Net sales

  $5,199   $5,164   $5,277   $7,849  

Cost of sales

   (3,219  (3,021  (3,156  (4,577
                 

Gross margin

   1,980    2,143    2,121    3,272  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (1,956  (1,861  (2,033  (2,212

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   (138  (34  (33  (186

Net income (loss)

   (88  7    (35  445  

Basic earnings (loss) per share

   (.21  .02    (.08  1.05  

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   (.21  .02    (.08  1.05  

 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 (millions, except per share data)
2011:       
Net sales$5,889
 $5,939
 $5,853
 $8,724
Cost of sales(3,586) (3,457) (3,544) (5,151)
Gross margin2,303
 2,482
 2,309
 3,573
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1,973) (1,976) (2,018) (2,314)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 
 
 25
Net income131
 241
 139
 745
Basic earnings per share.31
 .56
 .33
 1.77
Diluted earnings per share.30
 .55
 .32
 1.74
2010:       
Net sales$5,574
 $5,537
 $5,623
 $8,269
Cost of sales(3,378) (3,214) (3,377) (4,855)
Gross margin2,196
 2,323
 2,246
 3,414
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1,993) (1,953) (2,069) (2,245)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 
 
 (25)
Net income23
 147
 10
 667
Basic earnings per share.05
 .35
 .02
 1.57
Diluted earnings per share.05
 .35
 .02
 1.55

18.
17.Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The senior notes and senior debentures

Certain debt obligations of the Company described in Note 8,7, which constitute debt obligations of Parent’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. (“Subsidiary Issuer”) 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,Company), Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Macy’s Merchandising Group International, LLC. “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 January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011 and January 30, 2010,, the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for 2011, 2010 2009 and 2008,2009, and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for 2011, 2010 2009,, and 20082009 are presented on the following pages.


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MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 29, 201128, 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 Assets2,533
 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 Assets4
 73
 480
 
 557
Intercompany Receivable520
 
 2,963
 (3,483) 
Investment in Subsidiaries3,210
 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 liabilities248
 1,103
 1,437
 
 2,788
Income taxes46
 29
 296
 
 371
Deferred income taxes
 314
 94
 
 408
Total Current Liabilities294
 3,276
 2,693
 
 6,263
Long-Term Debt
 6,630
 25
 
 6,655
Intercompany Payable
 3,483
 
 (3,483) 
Deferred Income Taxes4
 351
 786
 
 1,141
Other Liabilities36
 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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  Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

ASSETS:

     

Current Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,174   $41   $249   $0   $1,464  

Receivables

  0    89    303    0    392  

Merchandise inventories

  0    2,589    2,169    0    4,758  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  0    98    187    0    285  

Income taxes

  0    0    0    0    0  

Deferred income tax assets

  0    0    0    0    0  
                    

Total Current Assets

  1,174    2,817    2,908    0    6,899  

Property and Equipment – net

  0    5,013    3,800    0    8,813  

Goodwill

  0    3,315    428    0    3,743  

Other Intangible Assets – net

  0    184    453    0    637  

Other Assets

  4    133    402    0    539  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

  19    0    0    (19  0  

Intercompany Receivable

  1,651    0    2,738    (4,389  0  

Investment in Subsidiaries

  2,908    2,598    0    (5,506  0  
                    

Total Assets

 $5,756   $14,060   $10,729   $(9,914 $20,631  
                    

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

     

Current Liabilities:

     

Short-term debt

 $0   $451   $3   $0   $454  

Merchandise accounts payable

  0    680    741    0    1,421  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  144    1,069    1,431    0    2,644  

Income taxes

  29    18    135    0    182  

Deferred income taxes

  0    285    79    0    364  
                    

Total Current Liabilities

  173    2,503    2,389    0    5,065  

Long-Term Debt

  0    6,942    29    0    6,971  

Intercompany Payable

  0    4,389    0    (4,389  0  

Deferred Income Taxes

  0    400    864    (19  1,245  

Other Liabilities

  53    748    1,019    0    1,820  

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)

  5,530    (922  6,428    (5,506  5,530  
                    

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 $5,756   $14,060   $10,729   $(9,914 $20,631  
                    

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

For 2010

2011

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Net sales$
 $13,405
 $21,312
 $(8,312) $26,405
Cost of sales
 (8,274) (15,721) 8,257
 (15,738)
Gross margin
 5,131
 5,591
 (55) 10,667
Selling, general and administrative expenses5
 (4,585) (3,756) 55
 (8,281)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 28
 (3) 
 25
Operating income (loss)5
 574
 1,832
 
 2,411
Interest (expense) income, net:         
External1
 (443) (1) 
 (443)
Intercompany(1) (191) 192
 
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries1,253
 548
 
 (1,801) 
Income before income taxes1,258
 488
 2,023
 (1,801) 1,968
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)(2) 27
 (737) 
 (712)
Net income$1,256
 $515
 $1,286
 $(1,801) $1,256

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Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $0   $13,124   $19,900   $(8,021 $25,003  

Cost of sales

   0    (8,006  (14,782  7,964    (14,824
                     

Gross margin

   0    5,118    5,118    (57  10,179  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (8  (4,519  (3,790  57    (8,260

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   0    (21  (4  0    (25
                     

Operating income (loss)

   (8  578    1,324    0    1,894  

Interest (expense) income, net:

      

External

   2    (575  (1  0    (574

Intercompany

   (2  (165  167    0    0  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   852    417    0    (1,269  0  
                     

Income before income taxes

   844    255    1,490    (1,269  1,320  

Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)

   3    65    (541  0    (473
                     

Net income

  $847   $320   $949   $(1,269 $847  
                     

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For 2010

2011

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:         
Net income$1,256
 $515
 $1,286
 $(1,801) $1,256
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 (28) 3
 
 (25)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries(1,253) (548) 
 1,801
 
Dividends received from subsidiaries612
 175
 
 (787) 
Depreciation and amortization
 517
 568
 
 1,085
(Increase) decrease in working capital5
 (110) 50
 
 (55)
Other, net(18) (166) 16
 
 (168)
Net cash provided by operating activities602
 355
 1,923
 (787) 2,093
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net
 (171) (473) 
 (644)
Other, net38
 16
 (27) 
 27
Net cash provided (used) by
investing activities
38
 (155) (500) 
 (617)
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Debt issued, net of debt repaid
 349
 (3) 
 346
Dividends paid(148) 
 (787) 787
 (148)
Common stock acquired, net of
issuance of common stock
(340) 
 
 
 (340)
Intercompany activity, net1,186
 (529) (657) 
 
Other, net21
 (23) 31
 
 29
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities
719
 (203) (1,416) 787
 (113)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,359
 (3) 7
 
 1,363
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,174
 41
 249
 
 1,464
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$2,533
 $38
 $256
 $
 $2,827

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   Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

  $847   $320   $949   $(1,269 $847  

Impairments, store closing costs and
division consolidation costs

   0    21    4    0    25  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   (852  (417  0    1,269    0  

Dividends received from subsidiaries

   541    250    0    (791  0  

Depreciation and amortization

   0    566    584    0    1,150  

(Increase) decrease in working capital

   179    (454  232    0    (43

Other, net

   8    (526  45    0    (473
                     

Net cash provided (used) by
operating activities

   723    (240  1,814    (791  1,506  
                     

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net

   0    (178  (247  0    (425

Other, net

   0    0    (40  0    (40
                     

Net cash used by investing activities

   0    (178  (287  0    (465
                     

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Debt repaid

   0    (1,242  (3  0    (1,245

Dividends paid

   (84  0    (791  791    (84

Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired

   42    0    0    0    42  

Intercompany activity, net

   (710  1,656    (946  0    0  

Other, net

   (115  (15  154    0    24  
                     

Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities

   (867  399    (1,586  791    (1,263
                     

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (144  (19  (59  0    (222

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period

   1,318    60    308    0    1,686  
                     

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,174   $41   $249   $0   $1,464  
                     

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 30, 201029, 2011

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
ASSETS:         
Current Assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$1,174
 $41
 $249
 $
 $1,464
Receivables
 89
 249
 
 338
Merchandise inventories
 2,589
 2,169
 
 4,758
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 98
 241
 
 339
Total Current Assets1,174
 2,817
 2,908
 
 6,899
Property and Equipment – net
 5,013
 3,800
 
 8,813
Goodwill
 3,315
 428
 
 3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net
 184
 453
 
 637
Other Assets4
 133
 402
 
 539
Deferred Income Tax Assets19
 
 
 (19) 
Intercompany Receivable1,651
 
 2,737
 (4,388) 
Investment in Subsidiaries2,908
 2,598
 
 (5,506) 
Total Assets$5,756
 $14,060
 $10,728
 $(9,913) $20,631
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:         
Current Liabilities:         
Short-term debt$
 $451
 $3
 $
 $454
Merchandise accounts payable
 680
 741
 
 1,421
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities144
 1,031
 1,350
 
 2,525
Income taxes29
 18
 135
 
 182
Deferred income taxes
 299
 110
 
 409
Total Current Liabilities173
 2,479
 2,339
 
 4,991
Long-Term Debt
 6,942
 29
 
 6,971
Intercompany Payable
 4,388
 
 (4,388) 
Deferred Income Taxes
 387
 832
 (19) 1,200
Other Liabilities53
 786
 1,100
 
 1,939
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)5,530
 (922) 6,428
 (5,506) 5,530
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$5,756
 $14,060
 $10,728
 $(9,913) $20,631

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  Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

ASSETS:

     

Current Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,318   $60   $308   $0   $1,686  

Receivables

  0    82    276    0    358  

Merchandise inventories

  0    2,536    2,079    0    4,615  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  0    98    125    0    223  

Income taxes

  7    0    0    (7  0  

Deferred income tax assets

  0    0    54    (54  0  
                    

Total Current Assets

  1,325    2,776    2,842    (61  6,882  

Property and Equipment – net

  0    5,383    4,124    0    9,507  

Goodwill

  0    3,315    428    0    3,743  

Other Intangible Assets – net

  0    217    461    0    678  

Other Assets

  4    123    363    0    490  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

  113    0    0    (113  0  

Intercompany Receivable

  895    0    2,185    (3,080  0  

Investment in Subsidiaries

  2,574    2,790    0    (5,364  0  
                    

Total Assets

 $4,911   $14,604   $10,403   $(8,618 $21,300  
                    

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

     

Current Liabilities:

     

Short-term debt

 $0   $239   $3   $0   $242  

Merchandise accounts payable

  0    637    675    0    1,312  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  117    1,529    980    0    2,626  

Income taxes

  0    4    71    (7  68  

Deferred income taxes

  93    175    0    (54  214  
                    

Total Current Liabilities

  210    2,584    1,729    (61  4,462  

Long-Term Debt

  0    8,432    24    0    8,456  

Intercompany Payable

  0    3,080    0    (3,080  0  

Deferred Income Taxes

  0    635    610    (113  1,132  

Other Liabilities

  48    1,137    1,412    0    2,597  

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)

  4,653    (1,264  6,628    (5,364  4,653  
                    

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 $4,911   $14,604   $10,403   $(8,618 $21,300  
                    

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

For 2009

2010

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Net sales$
 $13,124
 $19,900
 $(8,021) $25,003
Cost of sales
 (8,006) (14,782) 7,964
 (14,824)
Gross margin
 5,118
 5,118
 (57) 10,179
Selling, general and administrative expenses(8) (4,519) (3,790) 57
 (8,260)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs.
 (21) (4) 
 (25)
Operating income (loss)(8) 578
 1,324
 
 1,894
Interest (expense) income, net:         
External2
 (575) (1) 
 (574)
Intercompany(2) (165) 167
 
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries852
 417
 
 (1,269) 
Income before income taxes844
 255
 1,490
 (1,269) 1,320
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)3
 65
 (541) 
 (473)
Net income$847
 $320
 $949
 $(1,269) $847

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Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $0   $12,791   $16,700   $(6,002 $23,489  

Cost of sales

   0    (7,836  (12,073  5,936    (13,973
                     

Gross margin

   0    4,955    4,627    (66  9,516  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (8  (4,616  (3,504  66    (8,062

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs.

   0    (226  (165  0    (391
                     

Operating income (loss)

   (8  113    958    0    1,063  

Interest (expense) income, net:

      

External

   3    (558  (1  0    (556

Intercompany

   (2  (153  155    0    0  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   333    201    0    (534  0  
                     

Income (loss) before income taxes

   326    (397  1,112    (534  507  

Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)

   3    232    (413  0    (178
                     

Net income (loss)

  $329   $(165 $699   $(534 $329  
                     

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For 2009

2010

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:         
Net income$847
 $320
 $949
 $(1,269) $847
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 21
 4
 
 25
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries(852) (417) 
 1,269
 
Dividends received from subsidiaries541
 250
 
 (791) 
Depreciation and amortization
 566
 584
 
 1,150
(Increase) decrease in working capital179
 (454) 232
 
 (43)
Other, net8
 (526) 45
 
 (473)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities723
 (240) 1,814
 (791) 1,506
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net
 (178) (247) 
 (425)
Other, net
 
 (40) 
 (40)
Net cash used by investing activities
 (178) (287) 
 (465)
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Debt repaid
 (1,242) (3) 
 (1,245)
Dividends paid(84) 
 (791) 791
 (84)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired42
 
 
 
 42
Intercompany activity, net(710) 1,656
 (946) 
 
Other, net(115) (15) 154
 
 24
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities
(867) 399
 (1,586) 791
 (1,263)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(144) (19) (59) 
 (222)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,318
 60
 308
 
 1,686
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,174
 $41
 $249
 $
 $1,464

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   Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income (loss)

  $329   $(165 $699   $(534 $329  

Impairments, store closing costs and
division consolidation costs

   0    226    165    0    391  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

   (333  (201  0    534    0  

Dividends received from subsidiaries

   436    60    0    (496  0  

Depreciation and amortization

   0    619    591    0    1,210  

(Increase) decrease in working capital

   114    163    (245  0    32  

Other, net

   73    (96  (189  0    (212
                     

Net cash provided by
operating activities

   619    606    1,021    (496  1,750  
                     

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net

   0    (147  (227  0    (374

Other, net

   0    0    (3  0    (3
                     

Net cash used by investing activities

   0    (147  (230  0    (377
                     

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Debt repaid

   0    (963  (3  0    (966

Dividends paid

   (84  0    (496  496    (84

Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired

   7    0    0    0    7  

Intercompany activity, net

   (247  493    (246  0    0  

Other, net

   (24  3    (8  0    (29
                     

Net cash used by financing activities

   (348  (467  (753  496    (1,072
                     

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents

   271    (8  38    0    301  

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period

   1,047    68    270    0    1,385  
                     

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,318   $60   $308   $0   $1,686  
                     

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

For 2008

2009

(millions)
 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Net sales$
 $12,791
 $16,700
 $(6,002) $23,489
Cost of sales
 (7,836) (12,073) 5,936
 (13,973)
Gross margin
 4,955
 4,627
 (66) 9,516
Selling, general and administrative expenses(8) (4,616) (3,504) 66
 (8,062)
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs.
 (226) (165) 
 (391)
Operating income (loss)(8) 113
 958
 
 1,063
Interest (expense) income, net:         
External3
 (558) (1) 
 (556)
Intercompany(2) (153) 155
 
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries333
 201
 
 (534) 
Income (loss) before income taxes326
 (397) 1,112
 (534) 507
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)3
 232
 (413) 
 (178)
Net income (loss)$329
 $(165) $699
 $(534) $329

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   Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $0   $13,540   $13,755   $(2,403 $24,892  

Cost of sales

   0    (8,528  (8,812  2,331    (15,009
                     

Gross margin

   0    5,012    4,943    (72  9,883  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (5  (4,747  (3,801  72    (8,481

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   0    (224  (174  0    (398

Goodwill impairment charges

   0    (3,243  (2,139  0    (5,382
                     

Operating loss

   (5  (3,202  (1,171  0    (4,378

Interest (expense) income, net:

      

External

   20    (583  3    0    (560

Intercompany

   (5  (130  135    0    0  

Equity in losses of subsidiaries

   (4,781  (1,880  0    6,661    0  
                     

Loss before income taxes

   (4,771  (5,795  (1,033  6,661    (4,938

Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)

   (4  560    (393  0    163  
                     

Net loss

  $(4,775 $(5,235 $(1,426 $6,661   $(4,775
                     

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)



MACY’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

For 2008

2009

(millions)

   Parent  Subsidiary
Issuer
  Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net loss

  $(4,775 $(5,235 $(1,426 $6,661   $(4,775

Impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs

   0    224    174    0    398  

Goodwill impairment charges

   0    3,243    2,139    0    5,382  

Equity in losses of subsidiaries

   4,781    1,880    0    (6,661  0  

Dividends received from subsidiaries

   800    45    0    (845  0  

Depreciation and amortization

   0    689    589    0    1,278  

(Increase) decrease in working capital

   (35  174    (320  0    (181

Other, net

   (94  (617  475    0    (236
                     

Net cash provided by operating activities

   677    403    1,631    (845  1,866  
                     

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net

   0    (224  (567  0    (791

Other, net

   0    0    (1  0    (1
                     

Net cash used by investing activities

   0    (224  (568  0    (792
                     

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Debt repaid, net of debt issued

   0    (13  (3  0    (16

Dividends paid

   (221  (245  (600  845    (221

Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired

   6    0    0    0    6  

Intercompany activity, net

   332    104    (436  0    0  

Other, net

   (82  (32  (20  0    (134
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

   35    (186  (1,059  845    (365
                     

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   712    (7  4    0    709  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   335    75    266    0    676  
                     

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,047   $68   $270   $0   $1,385  
                     

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 Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:         
Net income (loss)$329
 $(165) $699
 $(534) $329
Gain on sale of properties, impairments, store closing costs and division consolidation costs
 226
 165
 
 391
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries(333) (201) 
 534
 
Dividends received from subsidiaries436
 60
 
 (496) 
Depreciation and amortization
 619
 591
 
 1,210
(Increase) decrease in working capital114
 163
 (245) 
 32
Other, net73
 (96) (189) 
 (212)
Net cash provided by operating activities619
 606
 1,021
 (496) 1,750
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net
 (147) (227) 
 (374)
Other, net
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Net cash used by investing activities
 (147) (230) 
 (377)
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Debt repaid
 (963) (3) 
 (966)
Dividends paid(84) 
 (496) 496
 (84)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired7
 
 
 
 7
Intercompany activity, net(247) 493
 (246) 
 
Other, net(24) 3
 (8) 
 (29)
Net cash used by financing activities(348) (467) (753) 496
 (1,072)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents271
 (8) 38
 
 301
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,047
 68
 270
 
 1,385
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,318
 $60
 $308
 $
 $1,686


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