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5.7

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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 27th, 2022

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The Good

  • Promotions and Sales
  • Great Return Policy
  • Large Variety of Merchandise
A company the size of Macy's has learned how to please their customers. They strive to be the best in the business and succeed in many ways.
  • High number of promotions
  • Great return policy
  • Large variety of merchandise for different clientele
  • Affordable pricing
The homepage for the Macy's department store website is filled with promotions. The page contains several options of promotions for all of the merchandise available. The site is decorated in coupons allowing customers to pick whatever promotions will fit their shopping needs best. Codes for ten to fifteen percent off are found throughout the website and can be used at checkout to a discount on the total purchase price of all items in a customers shopping cart. The return policy at Macy's is one of the best for online and in-store clothing retail stores. They do not have a limit as to when items can be returned but instead state that their goal is to keep their customers happy with all purchases. Customers can either return items through the mail or in a store location. The website provides links to begin the mail-in return process at home and any in-store return must only have a receipt in order to get the full payment back. Their website provides customers with a lot of information on specific return policy and procedure questions and has links to many helpful sites that can aide in making the entire process as easy as it can be for shoppers. Unlike many other clothing stores, Macy's does not limit their merchandise in any way. They provide clothing for women, men, teenagers, children, elderly, and infants. They do not limit their merchandise to only clothing; instead they have a large variety of products they sell. Macy's has everything a shopper could think of including home décor, furniture, clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty products and much more. Both the website and the store locations are filled with merchandise that can keep any customer browsing for hours. The merchandise volume at Macy's is so high that it is difficult to get an accurate estimate on pricing of the products. As mentioned before they have a large variety of items for sale and each category ranges in price. However, most items are reasonably priced. If the prices are ever too high, customers can again once look towards the many promotions and sales that are present both online and in stores themselves.
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The Bad

  • Shipping and Handling Fees
  • Expensive Merchandise
With a store the size of Macy's, not every policy and procedure can be a winner. The company does have some items of concern as far as pleasing customers goes.
  • Not exceptional shipping fees
  • Some high priced merchandise
The shipping and handling policy at Macy's, while it is not a terrible policy, is not the best compared to other stores in its same field. Macy's offers free shipping on orders ninety-nine dollars and up and its fees for shipping before that limit are higher than other stores with standard shipping. Prices for this category start at ten dollars per package. Both the shipping policy and the return procedure are outlined on the website and have many different links to different questions customers might have. If a customer does not see their specific scenario outlined in one of the links, the customer service department is readily available to help answer any questions shoppers might have. Macy's volume of merchandise can be a bit overwhelming to any customers first visiting the website or someone who is looking for a specific item. They do their best to break everything down on the website in order to narrow down searches but with a product database that large it is impossible to keep anything simple. Even though the majority of the merchandise at the Macy's department store and website are very reasonably priced, there are some categories that are higher-end material. These of course are higher priced than the rest of the merchandise.
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The Bottom Line

Macy's is a very well known store that has a large number of items to sell to consumers. They have many stores worldwide and a great website to browse through their material. They are, for the most part, very reasonably priced and offer great discounts through their many promotions. They have an easy return policy that allows customers to return any items at any given time, and have products available for a lot of different clientele. Macy's has wonderful customer service department who is willing to help in any way they can to make every shopping experience the best it can be. They don't offer free shipping on any orders unless the total adds up to more than ninety-nine dollars excluding sales tax, and they have some categories of merchandise that are higher priced than some customers might like. Overall, Macy's is a store that shopper's can never go wrong with to make shopping the best experience it can be.
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4.3

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Brodie Mitchell Salt Lake City, UT

I shopped the Murray, Utah location. I rate them at a three simply for the fact what I was looking for all day was in fact there. However the CSR was very short and rude. I guess I did not excactly fit into her idea of a good customer. I was at the end of my work day and in work attire, while I am not a wealthy person by any means or stretch of imagination, I do work for a living and can afford at times things at your store. I had spent the entire day looking for a specific sandle for my lady. Sure enough after a long hard battle your store had what I was looking for. I expressed my gratitude to your employee, as I was excited the hunt was over. She could not of cared less and thats ok. The fact I found the sandle myself after searching for awhile with no assistance, then after watching them watch me, had to approach the cashiers desk and ask if they could find the size I needed! That is when I took offense. At the end of the day I found what I was looking for, and though my experience at your store was very disappointing the gratitude at home for finding our treasure that day was my reward.

8 years ago

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Caloway Salt Lake City, UT

Macy's has decent clothes but everything there is super expensive as well so I limit my shopping there. Mostly I will only buy underwear there but on the rare occasion I will find something that is nice. The staff are hard to find and the stores are normally big so finding someone is harder than it should be. They do have lots of polo shirts there, so if you're looking for those, go to Macy's.

5 years ago

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Mason Allen Pleasant Grove, UT

Every time I go into Macy's I am disappointed. There have been multiple times where I am looking for something specific and online it says it is available at the store and then it actually isn't or I go to look at an item and it looks much cheaper in person than online. Registers are also left empty very often, making it difficult to actually buy things.

5 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Alicia Holman Gilbert, AZ

I used to love going to Macy's but now it's so jammed pack full of stuff that it feels like a Target, but the prices are more expensive. The employees don't seem all that concerned with fashion and are so busy trying to get the store cleaned up that they can't really help. The quality has gone way down as well and they are carrying less and less higher end clothes lines.

8 years ago

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Christopher Haueter Salt Lake City, UT

Macy's is a good "go to" store when you need to just grab a collard shirt or a pair of pants but in all honesty, they are behind the times. In my opinion, Macy's has been the same thing sing I was a little kid and hasn't changed in style, pricing, variety, etc. There are just better places to go now unfortunately. Customer service is usually pretty good though and they have a great rewards program that I'm sure saved my mother a lot of money for the 25+ years that she was a member.

9 years ago

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Emily Tallahassee, FL

Junior section is out of touch with current styles, Target has adapted what they sell faster than Macy's has so I often do not shop here. Also, they're a department store which means they are pricier than I would like. I do come here though for fragrances, and evening dresses because they have a wide selection.

6 years ago

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Ana Baton Rouge, LA

I used to work at Macy's. They have good sales all the time and their staff is friendly. The problem is their online shopping system. It's slow, flawed and outdated. They have messed my orders countless of times and their phone customer support is one of the worst I have experienced.

8 years ago

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Blake Wilcox Salt Lake City, UT

Macy's never fails when looking for very specific things. I have gotten some great suits and formal clothing from Macy's. However, their prices can be high. The best time to use Macy's is when thier is a sale or a special deal.

9 years ago

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Trevene Columbia, MD

I find that this store can be over price while the products are not always of top quality. You can find the same products elsewhere for cheaper. I have the rewards program and only shop when there is a good sale.

6 years ago

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Nicole Sohm Herriman, UT

Macy's is never my first choice for shopping. I only go here if I have a coupon. Even then I have to really want to use my coupon to take the time to walk through the huge store!

6 years ago

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Carlene Dastrup Sandy, UT

I enjoy the variety at Macy's. It has great makeup, perfume and jewelry departments. The customer service has always been top notch. It is a store that I trust the quality of their products.

8 years ago

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Brandon Maughan Lehi, UT

I purchased a few items from Macy last year leading up to Christmas. Although the pricing was great, I was sent the wrong products. My guess is they aren't very organized in the warehouse.

8 years ago

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Jonny Hancock Draper, UT

I like Macy's. They have a good selection of clothing, from casual to formal, so I can pick up everything I need in one stop. Prices tend to be on the more expensive side though.

9 years ago

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Myken Salt Lake City, UT

I recently shopped Macy's website looking for a particular pair of shoes. However, they were quite a bit more expensive than another place I was able to find them. I don't shop there often because I feel like they're more expensive than other places.

6 years ago

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Lizabeth Augustine Holmdel, NJ

Have been going to Macy's for decades. Always had a great experience until recently in one store noticed in the woman's department clothes were all over no order to the floor and hardly any staff available. I know retail is changing, however, unable to purchase because of the disorganization. Had a great history.

6 years ago

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Kathryn Robinson Riverton, UT

Macy's online has a wide selection of clothes and other household items. I don't feel like I get the same value shopping at Macy's as I do other comparable department stores, so I rarely go there unless they are having a sale.

6 years ago

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Amber C Frey San Diego, CA

While Macy's has very good products, they are outrageously expensive. I recently bought a regular jean jacket from them for $80.00 and felt so stupid when I saw a similar jacket elsewhere for over half that price. I'm just not the type of person that is able to shop here.

7 years ago

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L. Fowler Pleasant Grove, UT

I don't shop here very often because of their prices. They are a little high for my liking. They do have a huge selection of items though which bring me back when I can't find something at a less expensive store. I usually only buy when their is a sale too.

8 years ago

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Ashley Gneiting Pleasant Grove, UT

Macy’s is always my go - to store to buy winter jackets because they have many different types. However it’s hard to find a jacket I like for a cheap price.

8 years ago

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Linda Hill

Although I like Macy's and the merchandise they carry, their coupons are beyond frustrating. There is always a reason why they cannot be used with your purchase.

8 years ago

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Jamie Neider Magna, UT

Had such a hassle trying to track down a certain size of shoe for a wedding on short notice. Had to run all over stores and their online inventory was off so I never found them.

6 years ago

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Roberson Salt Lake City, UT

Macys is a wonderful clothing outlet offering an array of brand clothing to all ages and sexes. Prices are some of lowest compared to other department stores, additionally clearance deals are held frequently.

6 years ago

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Nathan D. Warrendale, PA

Macy's is a great department store for finding not only clothing but holiday decor and perfumes, makeup and colognes. I really miss the downtown Pittsburgh storefront location but enjoyed my visit to the Chicago location.

6 years ago

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Ron Durfey Pleasant Grove, UT

I have only ordered fragrance from Macy's on-line. The cologne that I have bought arrived safely and was ready to use when it arrived. I was worried about shipping as it was glass but it arrived perfectly.

7 years ago

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Mark

Macy's sells good quality clothing. Delivery is prompt for online orders, and the store's return policy makes returning unwanted items easy.

9 years ago

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Sheryl Wilson Salt Lake City, UT

Macy's has great sales and customer service. Some of their products are a little over my price range unless they are on sale.

9 years ago

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Cam McClellan Magna, UT

I feel like Macy’s is an overpriced clothing store. These big box retailers need to change in order to survive. I don’t want to shop here ever again.

6 years ago

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Sarah Kaysville, UT

I don’t love Macy’s because the people there were rude to my mom when we were shopping. She had questions about some items and they completely ignored her.

7 years ago

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Anne Tallahassee, FL

Extremely expensive but they have some cute clothes there. They have a nice range of designer brands.

6 years ago

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Maryann Renteria (Mckrae) Riverton, UT

Macy’s is the best during Christmas time! I like that you can get any item needed and it’s usually at a great price.

6 years ago

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Cade Boudreaux , FL

I love Macy’s. it’s more on the expensive side but the products are good. Would by whenever I have more money.

6 years ago

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David T Draper, UT

Macy's website seems a little too much. It is overwhelming when logging in to try and find what you are looking for.

6 years ago

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Nicole Sohm Kissimmee, FL

Shopping here isn't my favorite and the clothes aren't bad but for the price and quality, I just assume shop online.

6 years ago

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Allison Campbell Gulfport, MS

Macy is a good store but there prices don't line up for what the product is but they do have a lot of unique products.

6 years ago

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Jani Crawley New York, NY

Gets the job done, but needs to be upgraded. I feel like I am in the early 2000's whenever I go to their website.

8 years ago

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Amelia Gibson South Jordan, UT

Macy's has a great welcoming feel. And has great options and prices.

8 years ago

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A Craw Draper, UT

Shoe section is so disorganized! Seems like there is never someone to help.

8 years ago