THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (2024)

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (79)

    Boyd J

    Maleny, Australia1,688 contributions

    Macy’s Department Store is a New York institution, and the Black Friday sale provided a good incentive to check it out, and buy some greatly reduced clothes for our grandchildren. The wooden elevators were an unexpected treat.

    Written January 18, 2024

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (80)

    StephenCross

    Dublin, Ireland18,530 contributions

    Saks Fifth Avenue is the flagship store for the Saks group. Located opposite the Rockefeller Centre and Saint Patricks it truly is a great location.

    Written February 6, 2023

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (81)

    therichastill

    Stevenage, UK2,719 contributions

    As an avid watcher of the TV show Friends I remember one of the characters working at Bloomingdales. As a result during my visit to New York City I wanted to check it out.

    It's a very classy store and the things they sell there are WAY OUT of my price range.

    That said the staff I spoke to were very friendly and polite and not condescending in any way which was good.

    Worth checking out to say you have been there.

    Written October 25, 2023

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (82)

    StephenCross

    Dublin, Ireland18,530 contributions

    Located just off union Square this is an interesting and sizeable shop. The name doesn’t really do it justice as I was expecting something more of lower end.

    Written March 20, 2022

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (83)

    ClintPage

    New York City, NY10,149 contributions

    I've been to Barney's uptown many times, and I always find it a little uppity. I finally got to explore the one downtown this weekend. It was not only really cool, but I found the service chill and relaxed. I didn't feel uncomfortable while browsing. People were really nice. The clothes are really cutting-edge with lots of up and coming designers. It's more downtown and less suits. Pretty cool here. Love the accessories departments.They have a cool basem*nt cosmetics department too. Check it out if you're in Chelsea or the Village

    Written November 8, 2016

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (84)

    Twyford

    New York City, NY150 contributions

    BG is always fun to visit. Start at the top if you have never been there. You will be astounded by the home decor and accessories department. Look for the bunny plates and napkins and china. Fun! The staff in all departments is first rate and never stuffy. Just helpful and they love to chat when not too busy.

    Written July 21, 2023

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (85)

    Maltipoo16

    New York1,255 contributions

    This store is very large and has multiple stories. There is an escalator to bring you up and down, and the layout is kind of like a maze. It’s very hard to navigate and the signage doesn’t help much. The outside of the building is iconic, so hopefully H&M never goes out of business!

    Written January 6, 2024

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (86)

    Marian M

    Dublin, Ireland74 contributions

    Excellent store with some bargains though the exchange rate with euro is not favourable at present. Plenty to see and choose from.

    Written October 22, 2022

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (87)

    Lolly’s Look

    New York City, NY12,821 contributions

    We stocked up on decorations, authentic silk attire and a dragon head for our Chinese New Year party. The store is filled with beautiful items.

    Written January 24, 2017

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (88)

    Licet M

    1 contribution

    I like this salon! I came to the store after finding the salon on Instagram. I recommend it! Girls awesome and quality of hair really cool. I spend good time and have volume extensions, like my nature hair🥳

    Written June 8, 2023

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (89)

    Khoi N

    Washington DC, DC2,399 contributions

    Awesome art gallery to explore different exhibits featuring artists specializing in clothing, accessories, skin products and other start ups. They feature a slide, coffee bar and they have interactive exhibits when you wave your want at particular stations. Highly recommend this gallery if you want to do some shopping, check out pop up shops and fill your IG feed with art. The pop ups and exhibit change so I'll definitely be back. Fun place to check out with some friends and no reservations required at this time

    Written June 7, 2021

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (90)

    Nigel J

    2 contributions

    Enjoyed shopping all the merchandise and had a delicious lunch. Excellent shoes and apparel with friendly help from the employees.

    Written February 12, 2024

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (91)

    NYC Native

    3 contributions

    Really exceptional customer service. I love both pair of shoes I purchased here. We will definitely be back.

    Written August 5, 2022

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (92)

    Hsin-Yi W

    Forest Hills, NY967 contributions

    Everything is under $5 dollars which is a great deal but surprisingly organized compared to other dollar stores.

    There are lots of hidden gems in the store for example we found a cushion bench today, of course $5 each, which might be sold for more than $10 on Amazon.

    Written March 14, 2020

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  • THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024) (93)

    dg2014jg

    Magnolia, TX920 contributions

    The staff were amazing and very helpful. The streetwear stye products are amazing but are pricey...as was expected. On the downside was the security guard who actually expected us to leave our shopping bags (clearly identified as from luxury stores) on the floor next to the front door where any of the other customers could have picked them up on the way out. One of us decided to remain behind rather than shop. Surely there is a better security procedure.

    Written April 21, 2023

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THE 10 BEST New York City Department Stores (Updated 2024)? ›

Macy's. Quite possibly the most famous department store in New York City (it was the setting of "Miracle on 34th Street" after all), Macy's features nine floors of clothing, kitchenware, and accessories.

What is the most famous department store in New York City? ›

Macy's. Quite possibly the most famous department store in New York City (it was the setting of "Miracle on 34th Street" after all), Macy's features nine floors of clothing, kitchenware, and accessories.

Where is the most expensive place to shop in NYC? ›

Fifth Avenue is the most expensive shopping street in the world. Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue are full of desirable, high fashion merchandise. You can walk down Fifth Avenue to satisfy your desire for titillation, even if all you want is to window shop.

What department store went out of business in New York City? ›

Altman and Bonwit Teller closed back in the last millennium, and the sky did not fall. Gimbels and Alexander's are no more. The rumors around Barneys New York on Madison won't go away. Saks Fifth Avenue just shut its women's store in Brookfield Place in downtown Manhattan, and almost no one blinked.

What's the name of the world's largest department store found in New York? ›

Explore the world's largest department store at Macy's on 34th Street. With over a million square feet of space, the shop offers 10 stories of...

What is the oldest department store in New York City? ›

History. Arnold Constable & Company began as a small dry goods store at 91 Front Street in lower Manhattan opened in 1825 by Aaron Arnold, who had immigrated to the United States from the Isle of Wight.

What is the oldest department store in New York? ›

Arnold Constable & Co., Fifth Avenue at 40th Street, New York City, New York's Oldest Department Store -- Founded 1825.

What is the richest street in New York City? ›

New York, New York: 57th Street (world's most expensive street according to Business Insider)

What is the most upscale department store in NYC? ›

Top 10 High-End Department Stores in NYC
  1. Bergdorf Goodman: A Symbol of Sophistication. ...
  2. Saks Fifth Avenue: The Epitome of Luxury Retail. ...
  3. Bloomingdale's: A Trendsetter in High-End Retail. ...
  4. Macy's: A Blend of Heritage and Contemporary Fashion. ...
  5. Kirna Zabête: A Curated Luxury Fashion Experience.
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What is the richest part in NYC? ›

The most expensive areas of New York are NoHo, Hudson Yards, Tribeca, Central Park South, and Nolita. The average sales price in these areas exceeds $3 million. As you might expect, most wealthy New Yorkers live in Manhattan.

What is the oldest department store going out of business? ›

Lord & Taylor was the oldest-surviving department store chain in the United States. The company operated full-line department stores from 1826 until it filed for bankruptcy in 2020. The following year, in 2021, it closed all its brick-and-mortar stores.

What department stores did Macy's buy out? ›

In California, of the 49 Robinsons-May stores Federated acquired, 26 were shuttered and 23 officially will be renamed Macy's on Saturday. In all, Federated will have 71 Macy's stores in Southern California for a total of 111 stores and 31,000 employees across the state.

Is B Altman a real store? ›

Altman and Company was a luxury department store and chain, founded in 1865 in New York City, New York, by Benjamin Altman. Its flagship store, the B. Altman and Company Building at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan, operated from 1906 until the company closed the store at the end of 1989.

What is the most exclusive department store in the world? ›

Harrods. The World's Leading Luxury Department Store.

What are the most famous stores in New York City? ›

New York's Fifth Avenue is the city's most famous shopping street, and probably the most famous shopping street in the world. Here, you can find flagship stores for nearly every high-end designer—Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Armani, Fendi, and more.

What is the New York equivalent of Harrods? ›

Harrods of New York - Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor.

What is the New York version of Harrods? ›

Both Harrods in London and Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City are renowned luxury department stores that occasionally offer discounts and sales.

What is the name of the famous store in New York? ›

The most famous department store in New York is Macy's Herald Square.

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