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FRESNO AND VISALIA, CALIF. — Cincinnati-based Macy’s Inc. is opening two new locations in the Central Valley of California in fall 2009. Both sites are former Gottschalks stores that Macy’s acquired during Gottschalks’ bankruptcy process. The stores include a 107,000-square-foot property at River Park in Fresno and a 150,000-square-foot property at Visalia Mall in Visalia. The stores are expected to open before the 2009 holiday season after minor remodeling and re-fixturing. Each store will offer a wide selection of apparel and accessories for the whole family, as well as a limited assortment of home merchandise. Jointly, the stores are expected to employ approximately 250 Macy’s associates.