The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Macys.com for Fashion Trends About Macy’s.com History of Macy’s Macy’s, originally known as R.H. Macy & Co., was founded in 1858 by Rowland Hussey Macy in New York City. It began life as a modest dry goods shop and slowly grew to become one the largest department stores chains in the United States. Macy’s rich history dates back more than 160 years. Early on, the shop sold a wide range of dry goods like clothing, housewares, or accessories. Macy’s quickly developed a good reputation for offering quality products at affordable price points, which helped
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