The May Department Stores Company ranks among the nation's largest and most successful retailers, with each of its six department store divisions holding a leading position in its markets. Each of May's divisions operates independently and the corporate office provides support and direction as follows:

• Reports operating results and provides analysis for May's senior management. The key areas supplying this information are merchandise information systems, planning and reporting, operations and expense analysis, and corporate reporting.
• Provides financial and technical support and direction. Functions providing support include merchandise, consumer and market research; human resources; capital, tax, legal, and insurance; store design and construction; real estate; and treasury.
• Assists in the daily operations of systems common to all divisions. Two data centers provide information systems services. The Customer Information Center handles customer calls for more than 400 stores. Two credit service centers assist customers nationwide.

  Company Snapshot
  

  • Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri
  • History: Founded in 1877
  • 2001 Revenue: $14.2 billion
  • Associates: 3,600 (corporate office only) 120,000 (total May)
  • Locations: More than 445 department stores in 37 states and the District of Columbia
  • Community: Support $7.7 million to more than 250 organizations, including four United Way agencies, Habitat for Humanity, the College Fund/UNCF, the St. Louis Art Fair, and the National Aids Fund

  May Corporate Locations

  St. Louis, Missouri:
  Corporate Headquarters
  Mid-West Data Center
  Credit Service Center
  Customer Information Center
  

  Lorain, Ohio:
  Great Lakes Data Center
  Credit Service Center
  Visit our Web site: www.maycompany.com