Margaret Getchell

Margaret Getchell
Born	Margaret Swain Getchell (1841-07-16)July 16, 1841 Fairhaven, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	January 25, 1880(1880-01-25) (aged 38) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Business executive
Employer	R.H. Macy & Co.
Children	6
Relatives	Rowland Hussey Macy (third cousin twice removed)

Margaret Swain Getchell (July 16, 1841 – January 25, 1880) was an American business executive and one of the first women to hold an executive position in the retail industry. She worked at R.H. Macy & Co. where she managed store operations, expanded product offerings, and developed innovative marketing strategies. Her contributions helped establish Macy's as a major retail enterprise during the mid-19th century.