Macy's

Macy's is an American department-store chain founded by Rowland Hussey Macy in New York City in 1858. It is operated by Macy's, Inc.

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Rowland Hussey Macy: Rowland Hussey Macy was an American merchant who founded the department store that became Macy's. His 1858 store in New York City began the business.
Department store: A department store is a large retail establishment divided into departments selling varied categories of goods. Macy's follows this retail format across its stores.
Retail: Retail is the sale of goods or services to consumers for personal use. Macy's is a major retailer whose fortunes reflect shifts in consumer shopping.
Nordstrom: Nordstrom is an American fashion retailer known for department stores and customer service. Nordstrom competes in department-store retail with a more upscale market position.
Macy's Herald Square: Macy's Herald Square is the flagship department store at Herald Square in Manhattan. The flagship became the most recognizable site in the chain's history.
Retail merchandising: Retail merchandising is the planning and presentation of products to encourage sales in stores. Product assortment and presentation determine how Macy's departments attract shoppers.
Urban renewal: Urban renewal is the redevelopment of urban areas through public or private investment and construction. Macy's Herald Square has anchored commercial activity in a changing Midtown Manhattan.
Kohl's: Kohl's is an American department-store chain focused on value-oriented apparel, home goods, and accessories. Its value-focused format competes with Macy's for mass-market department-store shoppers.
Isidor Straus: Isidor Straus was a German-American businessman and politician who co-owned Macy's with his brother Nathan. The Straus brothers acquired Macy's in 1896 and expanded its prominence.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual New York City parade organized by Macy's since 1924. The parade extends the brand beyond its stores through a nationally broadcast event.