Macy’s Inc reported a small decline in holiday same-store sales on Wednesday, surprising investors who were bracing for a sharper drop following an earlier profit warning, according to a story from Reuters. The company, which cut its annual profit forecast in November blaming weak international tourism and sluggish mall traffic, reported a 0.6 percent decline in holiday sales during November and December. Macy’s is among the first major corporate names to report sales for the holiday season, which is seen as a barometer for the health of U.S. consumer spending. The retailer also plans to shutter 28 Macy’s locations and one Bloomingdale’s store in the coming weeks, a Macy’s spokeswoman said. Click here to read the full story from Reuters.