F&R Lazarus & Company — commonly known as
Lazarus — was a regional department store retail chain operating primarily in the
U.S. Midwest, and based in
Columbus, Ohio. For over 150 years, Lazarus was influential in the American retail industry, particularly during the early 20th century as a founding partner in
Federated Department Stores, and continued until the nameplate was retired on March 6, 2005, in favor of
Macy's.