When did Robinsons may close?
September 9, 2006Robinsons-May / Ceased operations
What happened to the May Company?
After many changes in the retail industry, the company merged with Federated Department Stores (now Macy’s, Inc.) in 2005.
What happened to Robinsons Department Store?
However after six years of declining sales, it sank into the red and Al-Futtaim Group announced the voluntary liquidation of Robinsons to pay creditors on 30 October 2020.
Is the May Co still in business?
May Company California was established in 1923 when May acquired A….May Company California.
| Hamburger’s building (later May Company downtown L.A. flagship) at 8th and Broadway, ca. 1912 | |
|---|---|
| Defunct | January 31, 1993 |
| Fate | Merged with J.W. Robinson’s |
| Successor | Robinsons-May (1993) Macy’s (2006) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
What did Robinsons sell?
Founded in 1858 by Philip Robinson and James Gaborian Spicer, Robinsons began as a “family warehouse” selling items such as food and women’s hats.
Why did Robinsons close?
Changing consumer tastes, increasing property costs and a downturn in demand in 2020 sealed the fate of this once popular Singaporean shopping institution.
Who owns Robinson Thailand?
Central Retail Corporation
Robinson Department Store
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Total assets | 23.01 billion baht (2014) |
| Owner | Central Retail Corporation |
| Parent | Central Group |
| Website | www.robinson.co.th |
When did MAY company close?
August 30, 2005The May Department Stores Company / Ceased operations
Who bought out may company?
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
On February 28, 2005, Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that they would acquire the May company for $11 billion.