JPB wrote:oh, for crying-out-loud. Marshall Field's hasn't been Marshall Field's in anything but name for decades.
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Marshall Field's continued to be a purveyor of Marshall Field's brand name apparel, Field's Marketplace foods and Frango confections. With landmark status, the State Street flagship store is known for its opulent architecture, bronze plaque signage and its trademark clocks. The merger remains controversial among Chicagoans. Many are merely nostalgic while others note that Macy's focus on house-brand merchandise will eliminate the more upscale brands carried by Marshall Field's. In clothing, Armani, Prada, Jimmy Choo, and Dolce & Gabbana are among the vendors that supplied Marshall Field's, but do not supply Macy's.
I noticed a general decline in quality and service from the time it became part of Dayton and Hudson's. The only thing different today is the name. In fact, I was in the State St store last week and didn't notice a single difference over the previous store other than the logo.
I agree, but only to a degree, JB. When Dayton Hudson took over, there was a slight dulling of the Marshall Field luster. But only slight, especially compared to now. Before Macy's, Marshall Field's was still an UPSCALE retailer carrying the designer labels like those listed in the above article. When you're carrying labels such as these, that trickles down to the expertise of the buyers, the professionalism of the sales staff, the store displays, how the merchandise is showcased, the layout of the department, the lighting and just the general level of sophistication that these brands demand. That's what's missing now. The luxury and opulence of the store itself. Or so I hear since I didn't step foot into Marshall Field's when I was in Chicago last, even though I got off of the train right at Randolph and Wabash.
I hear Macy's is doing terribly on State Street. Yay! Shut 'em down.
