Roger Ebert has learned that there’s a possibility that Marshall Field’s will be bought out and turned into a Macy’s, and he’s spitting mad about it. I wish somebody in Sydney had organized a similar protest last year when Grace Brothers turned into Myer. Grace Brothers had a history in this town, and I don’t care how much Coles Myer saved on advertising costs by rebranding. You shouldn’t mess with local history.
tara d.
March 3, 2005 — 2:59 am
ah, chicagoans. they have their opinions.
as someone who works about once a week under that clock they refer to, i can officially tell you that people’s minds would be blown if that place shut down/got bought out and changed.
through one of the comedy theatres i work at (comedysportz), we do a newsies program where we dress up in mfields gear and hand out free stuff all the time – you know, a working actor kind of thing. it’d mean a big loss of money for us. suck. plus, it’s a hilarious gig.
thirdly, did you know that marshall field is credited for the saying “the customer is always right”? interesting, no?
Jenny
March 3, 2005 — 12:04 pm
Not to mention ‘give the lady what she wants.’ Smart man.