Wayne Glenbrook Square News Today

Macy’s sales and profits fell during the first quarter as higher costs and other financial challenges had customers pulling back on spending. The results, announced Tuesday, beat Wall Street expectations.

Shootings also happened at the mall on Sept. 1 and July 8 last year. In each incident, one person was injured in the shootings.

Macy’s rejected a $5.8 billion takeover offer from investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, saying they didn’t provide a viable financing plan. Arkhouse and Brigade offered $21 per

Wayne police confirm that one person has been shot and is in stable condition. Another person is in police custody and the mall was evacuated Saturday.

JCPenney and Macy’s, two national retailers with Fort Wayne stores, made the top three on a WalletHub list of Best Places to Shop on Black Friday.