@CatherineofAragon
I've stopped shopping at Macy's because of the economy. I get better deals at Kohls, Target and believe it or not, Amazon.
For cosmetics it's Ulta or Sally. Or Costco or BJ's for other items.
I can't afford Macy's or Nordstrom's (unless it's Nordstom Rack) or Bloomies anymore for clothes.
I've been able to find some good deals on Macy's Web site. You just have to time it right. I think half of my shirts (three flannels and two black short-sleeve button-downs) are from Macy's, all of them only cost me $10 each.
Now, granted, I'm not a fan of some of what Macy's does, but I have found that they've been getting more within my reach and are getting down toward K-Mart and Kohl's in their affordability.
(I took one look at Nordstrom a while back and wonder to myself "how can ANYONE justify paying that much for that stuff?")