After being separated from Amfac in 1990 , it declared bankruptcy in 1998 It was acquired by Federated Department Stores in 2001 and merged into Macy 's West .
After being separated from Amfac in 1990 , it declared bankruptcy in 1998 . 
 In 2001 Liberty House was acquired by Federated Department Stores and merged into Macy 's West .