Category: Shopping Stores

New York’s shopping stores have played an important role in the state’s commercial, cultural, and social history. From legendary department stores and neighborhood retailers to iconic shopping destinations that defined entire generations, these businesses helped shape the way New Yorkers lived, worked, and shopped. This section explores the history of New York’s most memorable stores, retail landmarks, and the people behind them.

The Deep History of Saks Fifth Avenue: A New York City Institution

The Deep History of Saks Fifth Avenue: A New York City Institution

August 1, 2026 Shopping Stores

10 Most Famous Department Stores in NYC History And What Happened to Them

10 Most Famous Department Stores in NYC History And What Happened to Them

August 1, 2026 Shopping Stores

10 Best Shopping Streets in NYC From Fifth Avenue to SoHo

10 Best Shopping Streets in NYC From Fifth Avenue to SoHo

July 31, 2026 Shopping Stores

A Fascinating History Of Macy’s Department Store in Herald Square

A Fascinating History Of Macy’s Department Store in Herald Square

January 13, 2026 Places To See, Shopping Stores

History Of TSS Stores (Times Square Stores) In NY

History Of TSS Stores (Times Square Stores) In NY

February 21, 2023 Shopping Stores

History Of Loehmann’s Department Stores

History Of Loehmann’s Department Stores

February 16, 2023 Shopping Stores

History Of New York’s Bonwit Teller Department Stores

History Of New York’s Bonwit Teller Department Stores

April 23, 2022 Shopping Stores

History Of New York’s Henri Bendel Department Stores

History Of New York’s Henri Bendel Department Stores

April 18, 2022 Shopping Stores

John’s Bargain Stores, New York’s Forgotten Discount Retail Giant

John’s Bargain Stores, New York’s Forgotten Discount Retail Giant

June 14, 2021 Shopping Stores

Ohrbach’s Department Stores, New York’s Fashion Bargain Pioneer

Ohrbach’s Department Stores, New York’s Fashion Bargain Pioneer

May 27, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of B. Altman And Company Department Stores (Altman’s)

History Of B. Altman And Company Department Stores (Altman’s)

April 20, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of Stern’s Department Stores

History Of Stern’s Department Stores

April 12, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of New York’s Abraham & Straus Department Stores

History Of New York’s Abraham & Straus Department Stores

April 6, 2021 Shopping Stores

History of New York’s Korvettes Department Stores

History of New York’s Korvettes Department Stores

March 16, 2021 Shopping Stores

History of Bloomingdale’s in New York City: Is It Still Open and Who Owns It?

History of Bloomingdale’s in New York City: Is It Still Open and Who Owns It?

February 4, 2021 Shopping Stores

The History Of Woolworth’s

The History Of Woolworth’s

June 22, 2020 Shopping Stores