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The May Department Stores Company

Logo: May Department Stores Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American holding company of department stores

The May Department Stores Company was an American holding company of department stores founded in 1877 by David May. It operated several regional department stores throughout the United States, which were managed as distinct business divisions with limited interconnectivity between them.2 It ceased to exist in 2005.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1910Founded1

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The May Department Stores Company was an American holding company of department stores founded in 1877 by David May. It operated several regional department stores throughout the United States, which were managed as distinct business divisions with limited interconnectivity between them.2

Corporate structure

The May Department Stores Company sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by David May in 1910.1

Leadership

Who has led The May Department Stores Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. Mar 6, 1968Acquired Westfield Montgomery1

Timeline

  1. 2005Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Mar 6, 1968Acquisition Acquired Westfield Montgomery1
  3. 1910Founded Founded1

Sources

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