Company Story
1924 - J.W. Mays, Inc. founded by Joseph W. Mays
1930 - Company begins to focus on retail and wholesale business
1940 - J.W. Mays, Inc. expands to new locations in New York City
1955 - Company starts to diversify into new product lines
1965 - J.W. Mays, Inc. goes public with an initial public offering (IPO)
1970 - Company begins to expand internationally
1980 - J.W. Mays, Inc. introduces new logistics and distribution systems
1990 - Company launches e-commerce platform
2000 - J.W. Mays, Inc. celebrates 75 years of business
2010 - Company expands into new markets and product categories