Marshall Field Name Change
We, the undersigned, are citizens or visitors of the city of Chicago and we strongly oppose your decision to change the name of the landmark department store, Marshall Field & Company to Macy's. M... continue reading »
"Is nothing sacred any more? There is no way that Macy's could even come close to being Marshall Field's."
"I refuse to shop there when they change the name- how insulting"
"Please don't change, Marshall Field's is part of our family traditions for many, many years."
"Please consider at least keeping the name for the flagship store on State Street! Your complete disregard for Chicago history, culture and for our traditions, is very disappointing."
"No one in Chicago ever heard of the "Macy's" Thanksgiving Parade.."
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"Changing Field's name would be the same as changing Wrigley Field's name to a NY ball park. I will avoid the store altogether if this happens."
"It is part of our Chicago roots. We all grew up with Marshall Field's. Don't change the name."
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"Marshall Field's is a part of history in Chicago. By changing the name to Macy's, a piece of our history is being taken away from us. Please leave Marshall Field's (their name, the famous clock, Frango mints, etc.) the way it is. Changing the name will no"
"DON'T CHANGE IT"
"Chicago native"
"Having already taken Chicago Tribune's poll on renaming Fields, I agree with the other 90+% that will shop at your store A LOT less. Get smart; keep a Chicago legend....."
"this is terrible - won't be shopping there"
"Like many, I found my wedding dress at the State Street store. I have many happy memories of taking my children to see the windows at Christmas time, having high tea in the Walnut Room, the huge Christmas trees, shopping for our first home, etc.. My husba"
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"gotta keep the name!"
"Keep the Marshall Field's name!"
"I'll be shopping elsewhere. Your abject disregard and disrespect for the Marshall Field's name and all it means to the people of Chicago and those who visit our city is illustrative of how you conduct business. And that's not the Chicago way."
"Why do you wish to get rid of something good?"