Macy's Herald Square — New York

Macy's Herald Square is the largest department store in the United States at 2.2 million square feet, a Times Square-adjacent landmark that draws over 40 million annual visitors. It outperforms #6 KaDeWe in scale and cultural impact, with the Thanksgiving Parade, Flower Show, and Christmas windows serving as quintessential New York rituals. Beyond fashion, these events attract crowds that are 60% larger than the average department store's annual foot traffic, solidifying its status as a national icon.