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Hi, I don't live in America but have visited a number of times. I was wondering what the story is with Macy's and Marshall Fields. It's probably old news to you but I'd be interested to know if you have time to elaborate. Thanks!

to"fzz70": re: Marshall Field's and Macy's. Marshall Field's was a 150yr old icon in Chicago, and several more stores that they had expanded to around the country. A very classy store known for their phrase: "Give the lady what she wants." The flagship store was here in Chicago on State St. Many traditions of many years are associated with Marshall Field's for not only Chicagoans but tourists. Macy's (of New York) came along in Sept.'06 and bought out Marshall Field's. They also bought over 400 other local dept. stores throughout the country. Marshall Field's has actually had a few other owners since Marshall Field but none of them changed anything significantly. When Macy's took over, they became Macy's, which,as we found out, is a store far inferior to our beloved Marshall Field's. Hundreds of long time employees lost or were forced out of their jobs. So, long story long, tens of thousands of us in the Chicago area and all over the country have been boycotting this Macy's store since they opened....quite successfully. Their sales have been repeatedly down. We have had bi-annual protest rallies outside the flagship store since they opened, drawing hundreds and all the media. What is so extremely disappointing about Oprah and her sudden use of this trashy store is (besides that she is so above this place) is that she always used Marshall Field's...or used them alot. She is on one of her shows saying: "and thanks to Marshall Field's, the greatest store on earth", after they had provided a shopping experience for a segment, one of many. As Field's fans we were hoping Oprah would stick more true to her 'hometown', and show some loyalty to this lost (hopefully not forever) icon. Marshall Field's was more like Harrod's, in London, if you know them. Macy's is just trashy. I hope this has helped explain some of the dismay.

MS. HARPOBEAR where is my POST?!?!?!? I put a post up here last night and now it's gone. WHY?!?!?!?

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Please stop cutting and pasting post. I didn't say ANYTHING! At LEAST you could not be lazy and send it back to me via the private message option.

Thank you!

Are you kidding me? This is actually a topic? The store is not up to your standards? If people think Macy's is 'beneath' them, go to Saks or Nordstrom's. It does not seem that the history is what seems to upset people but rather the inferior quality (perceived) of the store. I shop Macy's all the time and think it's great. People need to stop being snobs. Life is too short to complain about a store....it is a store! Did anyone see the Oprah show about complaining?????

Dear Chitowns, it is just morning here in Sydney Australia but last night before I went to bed I saw your post about Macy's and I think maybe Harpobear is referring to the last couple of words in your post. Don't worry that it was removed I did see it and got your point!

I get it. I know Harrods very well and and am familiar with Macy's in New York. I've got to say I was very disappointed with Macy's on my first trip to New York - so much so that on subsequent trips (including the week of Macy's parade) I didn't bother going in. I completely understand your devotion to the tradition of Marshall Field's. It was something unique, I am sure, about Chicago and the addition of Macy's is another step towards Chicago becoming 'anytown USA'. I LOVE it that the people are standing up against it!!

G'day mate. Thanks!

What a "Slap in the Face for Chicago" I wondered why "O"opened her season in New York. Maybe its time Oprah moves the studio to New York. Oprah use to be Chicago...Now she a New Yorker ? Oprah where's your Loyality ?? You even announced to the World.."Marshall Field's is the Best Store in the World" My friends had tickets to the show..we sold them on ebay....we're Boycotting Oprah ! Sorry "O" you just lost our "Loyality" to you !