Federated Department Stores, Inc.
Notes
The chain, which owns Macy's and Bloomingdale's, among other stores, received sales tax exemptions and cheaper energy from the city and state to consolidate merchandising offices in New York City. Federated Merchandising Group agreed to invest $16 million to expand its headquarters at 11 Penn Plaza.
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