| Birth Day | August 30, 1822 |
| Birth Place | Nantucket, MA |
| Age | 197 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 29, 1877 (age 54) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Rowland Hussey Macy Sr., widely recognized as a pioneering entrepreneur from Massachusetts, is believed to have an estimated net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. Macy Sr. made significant contributions to the retail industry and is credited with founding the famous department store chain, Macy's. Through his innovative business strategies and commitment to delivering quality products, Macy Sr. successfully built an empire that became synonymous with American retail. His visionary approach and dedication to customer satisfaction propelled him to immense success, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the world of entrepreneurship.
Founder of R.H. Macy and Company, the department-store chain.
He worked on the Emily Morgan, a whaling ship, where he received the red-star tattoo that later became a key ingredient in Macy's logo. He opened up a store called R.H. Macy Dry Goods in 1858 in New York City.
He pioneered many innovative ways to draw in customers, including a store Santa Claus, various departments, themed exhibits, and illuminated window displays.
He had two children with Louisa Houghton whom he married in 1844.
He was portrayed by Henry Antrim in the movie Miracle on 34th Street in which Edmund Gwenn starred as Santa.
