Question: What department store was converted to Macy’s, marking the company’s expansion into North Carolina?
Answer: Hecht’s department stores were acquired by Macy’s parent company, Federated Department Stores, through a 2005 merger, and were converted to Macy’s in September 2006. This rebranding introduced Macy’s to North Carolina, among other states where Hecht’s operated, marking the company’s expansion into the state.
