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Full Version for PC & Mac Abridged for Mobile/Tablet EVEN NEW YORKERS WANT MARSHALL FIELD'S Even the highly respected The New Yorker magazine lamented the loss of Marshall Field's in its September 14, 2009 issue. Demonstrating more than an understanding of Marshall Field's, Patricia Marx captures the ethos of Marshall Field's, beginning with, In the beginning there was Marshall Field's, a dry good concern that grew to be thirty-six acres of everything money could buy (111 North State Street). She goes on to ask the poignant question: [Marshall Field's] was sold to Macy's in 2005. Chicago has been in mourning ever since. How can one not grieve for an emporium--Field refused to call it a department store --whose slogan was "Give the lady what she wants"? The full version of Ms. Marx's article is only in the print edition of The New Yorker and paid area of newyorker.com. (The free on-line abstract does not include all of the discussion of Marshall Field's.) Even in New York City, it appears that they know it was a mistake to replace Marshall Field's with Macy's. A Return to Marshall Field’s was so many things on so many levels: world wide fashion and culinary trend setter; customer service leader; retail innovator; Chicago’s number three destination; an international name synonymous with Chicago at its very finest with something for everyone from the wealthy to the poor; and much more. Our group continues to work hard to restore this icon’s distinctively Chicago quality, service and culture, as well as the name “Marshall Field’s.” Simply putting a “Marshall Field’s” sign on a “Macy’s quality” store won’t do. Among our many activities have been the distribution of over 145,000 buttons and lapel stickers and over 175,000 leaflets; the confrontation of Macy’s execs at the annual stock-holders meeting in Cincinnati; and rallies and letter-writing so as to sustain public awareness that Marshall Field’s can and should come back. Marshall Field's:
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180,000+ Marking Special Milestones in the Movement to Bring Back Chicago's Marshall Field's (UPDATE: OPRAH FANS SNAP UP 1,000 BUTTONS & LEAFLETS IN (CHICAGO,
A couple of Field's loyalists thought it would be a great idea to stand outside this past Tuesday's special Oprah taping on Michigan Avenue and pass out "I Want My Marshall Field's" buttons and rally leaflets. In record time of less than 20 minutes, 1,000 "I Want My Marshall Field's" buttons and 1,000 bookmark-style leaflets announcing this Sunday's rally were snapped up by the mid-day crowd until supplies were exhausted. Says Joe, "I was standing by the edge of the crowd, on the Michigan Avenue sidewalk and, started passing out leaflets and buttons. Those deeper in the crowd started waving their hands for buttons and leaflets. Twenty minutes later, all 1,000 buttons and 1,000 leaflets we had were gone!" It sure looks as if Oprah fans want their Marshall Field's! Thanks to Joe, "G" and everyone in the crowd who brought back the thrill of Marshall Field's to the Oprah fans! For the record: FieldsFansChicago.org and its activities -- including the distribution of leaflets and buttons in the public right-of-way near the described Oprah taping -- are in no way connected to nor sponsored or endorsed by Orah Winfrey, her show, her enterprises and her associates. FieldsFansChicago.org organizers steadfastly maintain, "As we continue our grassroots efforts to bring back Marshall Field's in all its glory, it is good to keep in mind that in corporate America, anything can happen. After seven years as part of Daimler, Chrysler is again an independent American auto company. 'AT&T Wireless' became 'Cingular' only to reverse course back to 'AT&T'. Great brands, like the Ford Taurus, can be resurrected after much consumer demand. And CEOs can admit they've lost touch with giving their customers what they really want, as the CEO of Starbuck's recently did. With the widespread perception that the conversion from Marshall Field's to Macy's is a huge corporate blunder, we look unflinchingly to the future and keep emphasizing that although Field's is gone for now, it can indeed come back--just as Coke did when consumers rejected New Coke. It is only a matter of time until those visionary business and civic leaders with the needed clout come forward to do what needs to be done. SPECIAL THANKS... (CHICAGO, January 7, 2009) Thank you to all past and present who have done so much to help bring back Marshall Field's! Special thanks to those who helped make leafleting and button distribution on State Street a huge success in the past few weeks during the 2008 holiday season, especially Carol, Gail and Alfred, and, most of all, Gloria and Jon, who especially made it possible. 2nd Anniversary Rally Re-enactment & (CHICAGO, September 9, 2008) Roughly 50 Field's Fans took time from their busy work schedule, taking turns during lunch hour to rally in support of the return of Chicago's internationally renowned icon, Marshall Field's. Later in the evening, more Field's supporters came to hear forward-looking historian Joan Greene, author of Marshall Field's Food and Fashion: A Chicago Tradition. Ms. Greene gave a captivating and inspiring account of Marshall Field's local, national and international significance from the 1800s all the way through today. Please review details of our events for 9.9.2008. 2008 Annual Macy's, Inc. Shareholder Meeting: (CINCINNATI, May 16, 2008) Chicago-based shareholders and representatives from FieldsFansChicago.org and Macy's CEO, Chairman and President Terry Lundgren engaged in a sometimes-heated Q & A about returning Marshall Field's to Chicago. The ten-minute long Q & A was at the end of Macy's 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting in Cincinnati which was attended by hundreds. READ MORE The Second Annual Looptopia 2008 on State Street: Those Wearing "Forever Marshall Field's" Pin-on Buttons Outnumber Those Carrying Macy's Bags 7 to 1 (CHICAGO, May 3, 2008) Despite Macy's claims that their store is more appealing to young customers than Field's, the response to FieldsFansChicago.org during Looptopia demonstrated quite the opposite. READ MORE
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>>VIEW 120 PHOTOS>>> 200 Field's Fans Protest, Pose for Selfies for Selfridges to bring back Marshall Field's (CHICAGO—December 19, 2015) (CHICAGO—November 19, 2015) The grassroots organization FieldsFansChicago is stepping up its campaign to bring Selfridges back to Chicago and "Restore Marshall Field's." Specifically, the organization is working to lure London's Selfridges Group and the family of Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Galen Weston to make a deal to restore the international retail and cultural destination Marshall Field & Company back to State Street. Indeed, a whole new chapter in the story of Mr. Selfridge could be written.
>>VIEW FULL DETAILS AND PRESS RELEASE>> SELFRIDGES: "Come Home To Chicago" (CHICAGO—August 13, 2015) The grassroots organization FieldsFansChicago announces an independent campaign to bring Selfridges to Chicago. The campaign is named "Selfridges: Come Home To Chicago".
>>VIEW FULL DETAILS AND PRESS RELEASE>> October 30, 2014:
We extend immense thanks to DCASE/Chicago Cultural Center; IIT Community Affairs and Outreach Programs; and especially the Illinois Humanities Council for making "Marshall Field and Selfridge" a hugely rewarding and successful event. September 28, 2013: September 9, 2012: 2012 78% 4 of 5 Chicago Shoppers (CHICAGO—May 18, 2012) The latest survey of North Michigan Avenue and State Street shoppers completed between February and May indicates that 78% still want Marshall Field’s instead of Macy’s. Comparable surveys administered in 2009, 2010, and 2011 showed that 78%, 81% and 79% (respectively) preferred Marshall Field’s to Macy’s. As such, there has been no statistically significant change in the overwhelming preference of four out of five shoppers for Marshall Field’s. The results were related to Macy’s, Inc. CEO, President and Chairman, Terry Lundgren, and Macy’s Board of Directors immediately after the Macy’s, Inc. shareholders meeting held in Cincinnati, OH Friday, May 18, 2012. >>VIEW FULL DETAILS INCLUDING SURVEY RESULTS>> September 10, 2011: 2011 79% 4 of 5 Chicago Shoppers (CHICAGO—May 23, 2011) The latest survey of North Michigan Avenue and State Street shoppers completed in the past six weeks indicates that 79% still want Marshall Field’s instead of Macy’s. Comparable surveys administered in 2009 and 2010 showed that 78% and 81% (respectively) preferred Marshall Field’s to Macy’s. As such, there has been no statistically significant change in the overwhelming preference of four out of five shoppers for Marshall Field’s. The results were presented to Macy’s, Inc. CEO, President and Chairman, Terry Lundgren, and Macy’s Board of Directors by a representative of the grassroots group FieldsFansChicago.org immediately after the Macy’s, Inc. shareholders meeting held in Cincinnati, OH Friday, May 20, 2011. >>VIEW FULL DETAILS INCLUDING SURVEY RESULTS>> SPECIAL THANKS... (CHICAGO, January 17, 2011) Thank you to all--past and present--who have done so much to help restore Marshall Field's! Special thanks to those who helped make leafleting and button distribution on State Street a huge success in 2010, especially during Christmas and the holiday season--especially Steve & Mary, John, Zelda, Gail, Cheryl, and Alfred, and, always, Gloria. September 12, 2010: 2010 81% (CHICAGO—May 14, 2010) The latest survey of North Michigan Avenue and State Street shoppers completed in the past three weeks indicates that 81% still want Marshall Field’s instead of Macy’s. A comparable survey administered a year ago showed that 78% preferred Marshall Field’s over Macy’s. The results were presented during the “questions and comments” segment immediately after today’s annual Macy’s shareholders meeting in Cincinnati. Macy's, Inc., (M: NYSE), formerly Federated Department Stores, is the parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's. A four-minute, positively-spirited dialogue on the Chicago State Street store ensued between Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren and FieldsFansChicago.org representative Jim McKay. >>VIEW FULL DETAILS INCLUDING SURVEY RESULTS>> September 13, 2009: 2009 78% 78% of 522 Chicago Shoppers Want Field's to Return: (CHICAGO--May 15, 2009, Updated Noon, CDT) The survey of 522 shoppers was conducted anonymously by the grassroots organization FieldsFansChicago.org. Participants responded to three questions regarding their shopping habits at the Chicago store that was Marshall Field’s until 2006 when it was converted to Macy’s. Participants’ brief comments during the survey questions were also noted. WAYS TO HELP... Spread the word Stay in touch about upcoming activities and rallies where you can help bring back Field's |
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