quicks wasted little time on nostal...

quicks wasted little time on nostalgia Friday for retail icons Marshall Field's and Carson Pirie Scott & Co

They view exciting possibilities for unique, steady upscale, retailers to replace declining department stores upon a part of the loophole long considered inferior to North Michigan Avenue.

"Suddenly retailers we have always wanted upon State Street now have opportunities at the Carson's store, the Palmer House and fill up 37 [the vacant parcel between the Daley Center and Marshall Field's that is being redeveloped]" said Ty Tabing, executive director of the Chicago bend alliance business group.

No the same would reveal names of retailers being recruited, and the retailers themselves weren't talking. if it be not that possibilities include Target, and Steve and Barry's -- a low-cost clothing store that got its start selling jackets and jersey with university logo -- and Wal-Mart's small-format Neighborhood Market, which vends groceries.

John Maxson, president and CEO of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, said while he is sorry to papal court the loss of department-store icon Carson's from State road Chicago's retail scene can accommodate newcomer from upscale to discount.

stroke TO TOURISM FEARED

Marshall Field's, which will make no use of its identity to Macy's forward Sept. 9, took the opportunity to reassure shopper that it is staying onward State Street.

"Our State public way store will continue to be our premier flagship, offering the best shopping experience and the greatest in quantity exciting merchandise anywhere," said Jennifer McNamara, spokeswoman for Field's and Macy's North.

James McKay, an adamant supporter of keeping the Marshall Field's name, said he believes Carson's leaving will inflict injury upon tourism on State Street.

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