The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Macy.com for the Best Deals History of Macy’s Macy’s founding Macy’s is a company that was founded in the mid-19th century by Rowland Hussey Macy, who opened the first Macy’s store in Haverhill Massachusetts in 1858. Macy’s first store sold primarily dry goods such as textiles and household products. Macy’s store grew as his business grew. He moved it to various Massachusetts locations before settling in New York City. Macy’s moved to New York in 1858, marking a major turning point as it became the largest retail hub in New York. In 1902 Macy’s