Founded in 1872, Bloomingdales is a chain of full-line, upscale department stores. The company operates nearly 40 stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota and Georgia. Bloomingdales focuses on upscale fashion apparel and home-related goods. It is a division of Macys and has launched new designers and created in-store boutiques for several fashion moguls, such as Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabanna, Calvin Klein and John Galliano. Its stores offer a range of cosmetics and accessories and host various designers. Bloomingdale s stores provide a variety of products that includes apparel for men and women, jewelry, beauty items and shoes. Its stores additionally feature bedding, cookware, cutlery, dinnerware, furniture, bath accessories, mattress pads and electric items. Bloomingdales stores provide various bridal products, as well as handbags from the Burberry, Lauren Merkin and Franchi brands.