Davison's

Davison's
IndustryRetail
Founded1860; 164 years ago (1860)
Defunct1986; 38 years ago (1986)
FateRenamed Macy's
SuccessorMacy's
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
ProductsClothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, and housewares
ParentR.H. Macy & Co.

Davison's of Atlanta was a department store chain and an Atlanta shopping institution. It was the major competition to Rich's and it took the Macy's name in 1986.