If You Shopped at Macy's, Check Your Statement!

We knew that retailers are desperate to boost their revenue, but this is ridiculous: According to the Staten Island Advance, for customers who used debit cards when shopping at Macys, "A computer glitch may have caused multiple debits to some customers' checking accounts on Dec. 20 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. in Macy's Central and East divisions." And, yes, that affects NYC-area locations. Macy's says the problem has been corrected and that it is working with customers' bank to fix the situation, but it may take a few days. So, in the mean time, anyone "affected by the glitch should fax their bank statements to Macy's at 513-573-2433. Write 'Attention Third Party Credit' on the bill, and block out the account number on the statement before faxing it. And in other news, some clothing makers are disputing with Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue over the huge discounts they offered during the holidays; usually vendors compensate retailers for discounts, but this year has been unusual.