Macy’s urged to consider options for Bloomingdale’s by activist investor

(Reuters) -Barington Capital has built a position in Macy’s and is urging the department store chain to create a real-estate unit and consider options for its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury chains, the activist investor said on Monday.

Barington Capital and Macy’s did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.

(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)