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It’s in the Bag! Take this short quiz about Macy’s and discover your retail knowledge. (adapted from FIDM.edu)

Walter H. Debner is credited with developing the shopping bag in He came up with the concept to enable his customers... A.to carry more merchandise. B.to line their waste bins with the bag. C.to become “Bag Ladies.” D.to keep their hands free so they could shop more.

Walter H. Debner is credited with developing the shopping bag in He came up with the concept to enable his customers... A.to carry more merchandise.

The Deubner Shopping Bag consisted of a paper bag with a cord running through it for strength. The bags sold for 5 cents each and within 3 years of patenting it, sales reached... A.75 shopping bags a year. B.100,000 shopping bags a year. C.900 shopping bags a year. D.1 million shopping bags a year.

The Deubner Shopping Bag consisted of a paper bag with a cord running through it for strength. The bags sold for 5 cents each and within 3 years of patenting it, sales reached... D.1 million shopping bags a year.

One of the nation’s most successful and respected retail institutions, R.H. Macy’s, was founded by Rowland Hussey Macy in what year? A.1850 B.1858 C.1901 D.1928

One of the nation’s most successful and respected retail institutions, R.H. Macy’s, was founded by Rowland Hussey Macy in what year? B.1858

As a symbol of success, Macy adopted the famous red star as the company icon and used it on the store’s shopping bags as a tribute to... A.his mother who was born in the Lone Star State of Texas. B.his hope of one day attaining stardom in motion pictures. C.his inspirational grandfather and the star shaped pinky ring hat he wore. D.the star that guided him while lost at sea.

As a symbol of success, Macy adopted the famous red star as the company icon and used it on the store’s shopping bags as a tribute to... D.the star that guided him while lost at sea.

Prior to Macy adopting the famous red star as the icon for his company, the Macy company’s original icon was a... A.large boot. B.horseshoe. C.rooster. D.carpet bag.

Prior to Macy adopting the famous red star as the icon for his company, the Macy company’s original icon was a... C.rooster.

R.H. Macy earned in sales on his first day in business. A.$0 B.$20,700 C.$ D.$11.06

R.H. Macy earned in sales on his first day in business. D.$11.06

Macy’s set new holiday standards in 1862 by... A.introducing the first in-store Santa Claus. B.offering free gift wrap with purchase. C.introducing the Lay-A-Way plan. D.providing childcare for its shoppers.

Macy’s set new holiday standards in 1862 by... A.introducing the first in-store Santa Claus.

In 1866 Margaret Getchell made retail history as the first woman retail executive. What was her appointed position? A.Head Stock Clerk B.Store Accountant C.Store Superintendent D.Head Supervisor

In 1866 Margaret Getchell made retail history as the first woman retail executive. What was her appointed position? C.Store Superintendent

In an attempt to “astonish the customer” Margaret Getchell was known for her creative merchandising. Which of the following products was Macy’s the first to carry? A.The Idaho baked potato B.Colored bath towels C.Tea bags D.All of the above

In an attempt to “astonish the customer” Margaret Getchell was known for her creative merchandising. Which of the following products was Macy’s the first to carry? D.All of the above

In 1924, to help celebrate their new American heritage, Macy’s immigrant employees organized... A.an international fashion show. B.a Thanksgiving Day parade. C.an international clothing department. D.an American heritage society.

In 1924, to help celebrate their new American heritage, Macy’s immigrant employees organized... B.a Thanksgiving Day parade.

In 1929 Federated Department Store was created by combining Abraham & Straus, Feline’s and... A.Bullock’s B.Bloomingdale’s C.Saks Fifth Avenue D.Weinstock’s

In 1929 Federated Department Store was created by combining Abraham & Straus, Feline’s and... B.Bloomingdale’s

In 1922 which department store was the first to print a message on its bags for its 50th anniversary? A.Bullock’s B.Bloomingdale’s C.Saks Fifth Avenue D.Weinstock’s

In 1922 which department store was the first to print a message on its bags for its 50th anniversary? B.Bloomingdale’s

In April 2008 Macy’s announced its plans to “Go Green” by... A.planting 2400 trees in its 800 stores. B.using 100% recyclable shopping bags and biodegradable packaging for its online shipments. C.changing the color of its iconic star from red to green. D.replacing the fixtures in the stores with environmentally friendly materials.

In April 2008 Macy’s announced its plans to “Go Green” by... B.using 100% recyclable shopping bags and biodegradable packaging for its online shipments.

The symbol for Macy’s New York Stock Exchange ticker is “M.” The NYSE wanted to use this symbol for what company? A.McDonald’s B.Martha Stewart C.Metro-link D.Microsoft

The symbol for Macy’s New York Stock Exchange ticker is “M.” The NYSE wanted to use this symbol for what company? D.Microsoft

Macy’s uses ____________ shopping bags a year. A.2 million B.43 million C.21 million D.50 million

Macy’s uses ____________ shopping bags a year. B.43 million

Current Shopping Bag Facts… US offered first plastic bag for groceries. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, but are 100% recyclable. 380 billion plastic bags are used in the US each year. Many stores offer a cash discount if you provide your own bag (i.e., Whole Foods & Target). 1.3 million reusable shopping bags were purchased in 2008.

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Time to get creative Get together with your shopping partner to create a shopping bag. You will physically create the bag along with provide some written information. Your written information can just be on a sheet of binder paper. Make sure you read the directions and follow them completely. You have 30 minutes before you share your bag with the class. Good luck!