WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES
What % of Women make up the population in the U.S.?
Women make up over 50% (168 million) of the U.S. population
When is International Women's Day celebrated every year?
March 8th
Which organization is this year's online and in-store round up campaign beneficiary?
Girls, Inc. - inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
This American gymnast made history by winning four gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Simone Biles
What is this year's Women's History Month theme in the United States?
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership.
What is this year's (2025) theme for International Women's Day?
#AccelerateAction emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
What are the names of the 2 CRGs in Macy's, Inc. (colleague resource groups) that primarily focus on women?
wam & bwomen
In which sport is men's and women’s pay closest to equal?
Tennis
In what year did Congress pass a law designating March as "Women's History Month"?
1987
According to data from the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, how many years will it take to reach full gender parity?
134 years, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity in 2158
As of 2/1/25, what % of Macy's, Inc. colleagues identify as women?
73.8% of Macy’s, Inc. colleagues identify as women (as of 2/1/25).
Who is the first African American woman to win a Grammy?
Ella Fitzgerald
When did the celebration of Women in America begin?
1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a "Women's History Week," a celebration that spread across the country.
By 2028, women across the globe are projected to own ___% of discretionary spending, according to Nielsen.
75%
What is the Women customer penetration % at Macy's?
Customer penetration: 70%
Spend penetration: 71%
This accomplished tennis player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time, holds numerous Grand Slam singles titles and has been a powerful advocate for gender equality in sports.
Serena Williams
Which United States President enacted a Presidential Proclamation, recognizing National Women's History Week?
President Jimmy Carter in 1980
How much, in dollars, do women control in worldwide spending?
$31.8 trillion
In 2022, what % pay equity has Macy's, Inc. achieved across gender and race?
In contrast to national trends, in 2022, Macy’s, Inc. achieved more than 99% pay equity across gender and race and has made annual investments to maintain this parity.
This Mexican painter, known for her vivid and symbolic self-portraits, is considered one of the most significant artists of the 20th century.
Frida Kahlo