Macys.com – The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Fashion Trends About Macy’s.com History of Macy’s Macy’s (originally known as R.H. Macy & Co.) was founded in New York City by Rowland Hussey Macy on 1858. It began as a dry goods store, and over time grew into one of America’s largest department store chains. Macy’s has had a rich, 160-year history. In the beginning the store sold clothing, housewares and accessories. Macy’s quickly developed a good reputation for offering quality products at affordable price points, which helped to build a loyal consumer base. Macy’s has undergone several changes in the
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