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Federated Closing Regional Distribution Center

MILWAUKIE, OR-The Cincinnati based department store owner says its 340,000-sf distribution center here is one of five it will close as part of its plan to cut costs following its $11-billion acquisition of May Department Stores.

By Brian K. Miller | Updated on January 20, 2006

MILWAUKIE, OR-Federated Department Stores, says it will close its 340,000-sf distribution center here this summer along with four others around the country as it digests its $11-billion acquisition of May Department Stores. The Cincinnati based owner of the Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s chains employs 250 employees at the Milwaukie distribution facility.

Federated is cutting thousands of jobs, closing 83 duplicate locations and converting most of May Co’s regional chains (including Meier & Frank) to the Macy’s brand. As part of the plan, May Co.’s Lord & Taylor Division will be sold before the end of the year, as will its 720-store bridal and formalwear division.

The closing of the distribution centers is also to reduce duplication, according to Federated. In addition to the Milwaukie facility, Federated distribution centers will be closed in Machester, CT; Baltimore; Aurora, CO; and Salt Lake City.

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