When did Macy's start?

Back in the beginning, in 1858 to be exact, Macy’s was one lone department store in New York City. Macy’s ( $M) was founded by entrepreneur Rowland Hussey Macy. He opened the first R.H. Macy & Co. on the corner of 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City, then a low-rent district just north of the city’s other dry good stores.

When did Macy's become America's department store?

In 1858, a small dry goods shop opened its doors on the comer of 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. Over 150 years and 800 stores later, we've proudly grown into "America's Department Store," bringing our customers an experience that goes beyond just everyday shopping. Take a look back at some of the defining moments in Macy's history.

When did Federated become Macy's?

Already the largest department store company in the United States, Federated increased its size again by acquiring The May Department Stores in 2005 and gaining popular store brands such as Lord & Taylor (sold 2006) and Marshall Field’s. The company changed its name from Federated Department Stores, Inc., to Macy’s, Inc., in 2007.