Macy's, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates department stores in the United States. Its retail stores sell a range of merchandise, including men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel; and accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other consumer goods. As of February 3, 2007, the company operated approximately 850 retail stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico under the names ‘Macy’s’ and ‘Bloomingdale’s’. It also conducts electronic commerce and direct-to-customer mail catalog businesses under the names ‘macys.com’, ‘bloomingdales.com’, and ‘Bloomingdale’s By Mail’. In addition, the company offers an online bridal registry to customers. The company was founded in 1929. It was formerly known as Federated Department Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Macy's, Inc. in June 2007. Macy's, Inc. is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.