1. The Store Sold a Number of ‘Firsts,’ Including the Baked Potato
In its early years, Macy’s Herald Square was the pinnacle of New York’s shopping scene. Its floors were often grounds for innovative new products, foods, and other merchandise. It was the first store to sell things like the tea bag, the baked potato, and bath towels in personalized colors. It was also the first retailer in New York to hold a liquor license.
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