Diversity within our workforce, customer base and community and vendor relationships helps Macy's, Inc. stay attuned to the multicultural marketplace we serve. on a day-to-day basis, diversity manifests itself in the respectful way we treat our customers, vendors, members of the community and one another. our philosophy is intended to help ensure that appreciation for the unique characteristics and strengths of every person is pervasive at all levels of the company. this encourages creative thinking and innovation, which is at the heart of our success.

Our workforce initiatives include talent acquisition and succession management, diversity training through workshops and computer-based training, and events sponsored by diversity councils and affinity groups.

Additionally, Macy's, Inc.'s Supplier Diversity program seeks to source goods and services - either for resale or in support of business operations - from qualified minority- and women-owned enterprises. In fiscal 2007, these purchases totaled $604 million.