BREAKING NEWS: Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s ditch fur
The Humane Society of the United States is proud to have worked closely with Macy’s behind the scenes in helping the company make this humane-minded decision. Photo by Schaef1/iStock.com
In a landmark announcement that brings us closer than ever to the demise of fur, Macy’s Inc. — the parent company of the iconic American department stores Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s — says it will go fur-free by the end of 2020. This includes permanently closing all of its fur vaults and salons, areas of the store dedicated to fur products.
Macy’s is a retail behemoth — the largest U.S. department store with 900 stores in 44 states. It is also something of an institution, with an unparalleled reach into American hearts and homes. The company’s flagship store in New York City has long been associated with popular culture and high fashion. When a company like this says no to fur, it is a clear sign that the days of this unnecessary commodity are numbered.
The Humane Society of the United States is proud to have worked closely with Macy’s behind the scenes in helping the company make this humane-minded decision. In a press release today, Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc. said: “Over the past two years, we have been closely following consumer and brand trends, listening to our customers, and researching alternatives to fur. We’ve listened to our colleagues…and we have met regularly on this topic with the Humane Society of the United States and other NGOs. Macy’s private brands are already fur free, so expanding this practice to across all Macy’s, Inc. is the natural next step.”
The announcement from Macy’s builds on an avalanche of fur-free policies adopted by popular fashion brands in recent years, including Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors, Burberry and many others. Earlier this month, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a ban on fur sales into law, setting a trend that more American states and cities will no doubt follow. Globally, more than a dozen European countries, including the United Kingdom, Austria, the Czech Republic, Norway and the Netherlands have also passed laws to restrict the cruel fur trade. Just last week, the Slovakian National Council approved a ban on fur farming, committing to close the last of its mink and rabbit fur farms by 2025. Ireland is in the process of passing a ban on fur production. And a draft bill has been introduced in Bulgaria.
The fur industry simply cannot justify the cruelty it inflicts on 100 million animals each year—including foxes, mink, rabbits and raccoon dogs. Last week, Humane Society International/United Kingdom released a shocking investigation that shows the terrible suffering of foxes and mink in filthy cages on fur farms in Finland. When the animals are just eight months old, they are killed and skinned, so a human somewhere can wear a fur coat or fur trim.
Animals trapped for their fur in the wild are no better off. They languish in leghold traps, often for days without food or water, before they are cruelly killed. The cruelty is especially unnecessary because alternatives that simulate the look and feel of fur are now widely available, and are more luxurious and sustainable than ever before. Just last month, Stella McCartney released Koba faux fur, a fur made from a blend of corn and recycled materials that is both environment-friendly and animal-friendly.
We are proud to be part of the revolution that is working to bring an end to this suffering, and we will continue to fight this scourge globally until it is wiped off the face of the earth. Today’s announcement from Macy’s gives us added inspiration and our movement even greater momentum as we continue to work toward a fur-free future.
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Hurrah! Humaneness wins!
ITS ABOUT TIME!!!..NO MORE KILLINGS FOR FUR. THANK YOU!! THIS IS A WAKE UP CALL FOR ALL AROUND THE WORLD..
This is incredibly great news! I really stopped liking to shop at the stores because of the fur sales.
This has been long-awaited for good news.
This is the best news!! Thank you Macy’s for doing the right things
So glad to hear this!!!
I’m saluting Macy’s and Bloomingdales for their decision. But why take so long. Make it immediate.
I know . I agree.
It’s called logistics and having to sell off existing inventory. I seriously doubt they are bring in new products probably just need time to get rid of current stock.
I have called Macy’s and Bloomingdales many times when I lived in MD. I told the store managers I would not shop at their stores until they discontinued selling fur products. If everyone would contact stores that sell fur products and voice their concern for the animals, they would all stop selling fur products! Victory!!
Thank you for being pro-active. I doubt hardly many do this.
Wonderful News! Made my day. Long time coming.
Wow long time coming, I may shop ther again someday
Great news!!!!!
The work you do and have done has saved many many animals from suffering.
I appreciate your work and will always
Support you and encourage others for
their support …
I still pray every nite for the dogs and cats being slaughteted for food or sometimes for the fun if it!
It’s about time! Hopefully other animals fish and even Lobster are being treated horribly. Keep up the good work Humane Society!
This is wonderful!!
Congrats, Macy’s for stepping up and doing the reading the writing on the wall.
Guess I am out of a job.
Way to go. I’m proud of that. Stay forever….
So happy thank you for working so hard to close the fur industry great news it is so cruel
Great news-Hopefully stores like Neiman Marcus will follow. I never shop where fur trade is promoted or supported in anyway.
Thank you Macy’s for caring about animal rights!
Fake furs are so realLike, and keep you warm, why torture beautiful animals??? Thank you Macy’s
This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time.
This was too long in coming should have been in place years ago glad they finally came around!
It’s about time
This is absolutely definitely great news and great comfort knowing that all the petitions signed and all the people who have done so much hard work and the compassion in their hearts paid off for another store to ban fur sales. Hurray for humanity
Bravo Macy’s!
Thank you for giving us some good news today!
Should be effective as of yesterday. But a victory nonetheless.✌
Thanks for saying that. They took way too long to do this.
What an awesome decision! I will definitely support these two stores!! Way to go!!
It shows once again that every voice for the voiceless counts, and that HSUS has helped us learn why, where, and how to speak up for animals!
Wonderful news! Let’s kick our humane efforts into high gear on all fronts. Ditch all animal testing and support companies offering meat substitutes. The more time, funding and effort put into these products will soon have them to the point where you can’t tell any difference whatsoever in them and actual meat. Let’s all work together to put an end to any kind of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation of animals.
Hurrah to Macy’s and all for a step of mankind realizing love and compassion on Earth. Let us set our sights on compassion in slaughtering animals and in the BLM ceasing roundups of our wild horses and burros. We are getting there.
I agree,now if we could get the labs to stop torturing animals, but small steps
I’ve stood outside there w my daughter (then 12) with signs, being told “Get a job”. (IT WAS SATURDAY) Congrats to the crusaders, for even if this is to copy Michael Kors, etc, and little care re: animals, it’s a win.
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It’s about time!
About time!! Now if only Anna Wintour who is the editor of vogue magazine would get rid of fur from Vogue publications. Come on Anna have a heart!
Amen
Yes! One more for the innocent! Onto the next, until there are none.
Great news! Thank you, Humane Society!
Better late than never! Proud of them. All should stop, maybe this will be a clarion call.
I’m thrilled that Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have promised to stop selling fur by the end of next year. Fur Free Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Protest at your local fur stores. They all need to stop!
this is fantastic,finally a good outcome for the animals,the next thing to do to end animal suffering is to ban animal testing.
Thanks for taking many jobs away from millions of people the minks are going to over populate anyway and become a problem and then what happens then why do you feel you can tell people what to do with there money every one has the right there freedom of choice who do you think you are to take that way….the animals will Dye anyway why not let it go for a good cause ….. it’s time to STOP trying to take FREEDOM away the freedom of choice
Humans are a virus that pollute, exploit, and seem to care less about the damage they cause..Being that you show no empathytothis damaging cruel product..you are in that class..Worthless humans, that think they deserve death to look fashionable are pathetic..
I think Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s store going fur free because they not allowed to sell real fur products in California under new law, which prevent selling of real furs in State of California.
Anyone here live in NYC, please call your NYC Council Members to support Intro 1476A which law prohibit sales of rear fur in NYC, introduced by Speaker Courey Johnson.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s going the right step, next we need Bergendorf Goodman, all Saks 5th Av stores, D&G, Keith, Paragon Sporting Good to follow their footsteps.
The ONLY reason I do not shop @ Macy’s is because they sell fur fashions. Seeing this new developement, I am pleased on several levels. Thank you from animal lovers everywhere. ❤
We live in an age where we no longer need fur to stay warm this was simply vanity cruel and inhuman glad to see such a positive trend using recycling instead of killing finally justice is underway!!!!
The end of 2020?? Too many innocent animals suffering because of stupid people
Great news!!! How come it will take Slovakia until 2025 to close the fur farms?
Why not start now? Why continue for another year of skinning once living beings for vanity?
That is awesome news! Now, how about leather?
Wonderful news ever! And more caring, and less abuse 🙏🙏
I am proud about this. I’m sure the fight for this must have been intense. I’m so glad it is happening. What I have to say is a word of pray of which animals it is and has been to late for. What about the animal that are still used before 2020. So let us all say a sad pray for all those animals we cannot help anymore. For those who made the change take place thank u. And God please send this change to all our animal lives and those who fought for them. God bless everyone especially our animals.
I am proud about this. I’m sure the fight for this must have been intense. I’m so glad it is happening. What I have to say is a word of pray of which animals it is and has been to late for. What about the animal that are still used before 2020. So let us all say a sad pray for all those animals we cannot help anymore. For those who made the change take place thank u. And God please send this change to all our animal lives and those who fought for them. God bless everyone especially our animals.
Yes, Finally 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Owning a real fur is egotistically cruel. A status symbol that turns me off from anyone wearing one.
I abhor the person selling; I abhor the person wearing.
Finally!! Now I hope other stores and designers follow suit!!
Agreed. Needed to be said too. Blessings.Shouldnt of even taken them this long The only reason they decided too is because it’s no longer profitable for them thankfully. Not because they give a damn about the animals suffering.
Why so long. ., honestly this should have been done so long ago. . !!!! People that we’re furs are selfish people I’d like to see them skinned and let me wear them the torture that an animal goes through is Ridiculous!!! I’m glad they’re finally doing something about it but why another year stop it now please for the sake of humanity for the sake of these poor animals stop the cruelty you’re ready
Definitely will be supporting these stores. Thank you Macy’s and Bloomingdales
Thank you so much for stopping the cruelty of beautiful animals. Will shop there! ♥
This is great news. However I am still baffled by PETA. Coats , shoes, hats, gloves are made from animal skin. What could possibly be done about that?
Thank you Macy’s for ending real fur vaults in your stores and Bloomingdale’s.
Don’t listen to fur industry trolls.
Anyone here live in NYC, please call your NYC Council Members to support Intro 1476A which law prohibit sales of rear fur in NYC, introduced by Speaker Courey Johnson.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s going the right step, next we need Bergendorf Goodman, all Saks 5th Av stores, D&G, Keith, Paragon Sporting Good to follow their footsteps.
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THIS IS OUTSTANDING NEWS!!! Thank you Macy’s and Bloomingdales! I will be shopping at YOUR stores! ❤️❤️🐾🐾