Macy's (officially R.H. Macy's) is a chain of mid-to-high range American department stores. Its selection of merchandise can vary significantly from location to location, resulting in the exclusive availability of certain brands in only higher-end stores. Its flagship store in Herald Square, New York City was recognized as the world's largest department store from 1924 until June 2009 when it was surpassed by Shinsegae Centum City in South Korea....
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Macy's (officially R.H. Macy's) is a chain of mid-to-high range American department stores. Its selection of merchandise can vary significantly from location to location, resulting in the exclusive availability of certain brands in only higher-end stores. Its flagship store in Herald Square, New York City was recognized as the world's largest department store from 1924 until June 2009 when it was surpassed by Shinsegae Centum City in South Korea. The company has designated additional regional flagships in major urban centers and operates a total of 810 U.S. stores (as of September 2008).
The company produces the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a well known parade which has been held on the streets of New York City annually since 1924. The company also sponsors the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks display, which began in 1976.
Macy's was founded in 1858 by Rowland Hussey Macy. On the company's first day of business which was October 28, 1858 the sales totaled $11.06 ...
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