The Hungerford, Edward 1875-1948 creator Bailey, Vernon Howe 1874-1953 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Romance of a Great Store" by Edward Hungerford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the origins and development of Macy's department store, focusing on its founder, Rowland H. Macy, and the pivotal figures in its growth, including the Straus brothers. The narrative delves into the changing landscape of New York City and the impact of the department store revolution on consumer culture. The opening of the book sets the stage for Macy's emergence as a prominent retail establishment in New York. It begins with reflections on the earlier ethical practices in merchandising and the shift towards customer-oriented principles, which Macy championed. The text also outlines Macy's ancestry and early attempts at business, including his initial store in Boston, which failed. Following a series of trials and eventual success in Haverhill, Macy's journey culminates in his move to New York City in 1858, where he launched his iconic store. This early narrative establishes the groundwork for understanding the ethos that drove Macy's vision and the eventual transformation of retail in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-02-18 Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Macy's (Firm) HF Original publication data not identified 22003892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38921 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133906.0 38921