Macy's

 IL Earlier today, we read the news that FAO Schwarz is pulling out of Macy's stores across the country and then we read this. It got us thinking about the most iconic giant piano scene in film history. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a decent version of ...

 IL - Aug 1, 2008 But while local department store equivalent Von Maur is doing well, with plans for store expansions, Macy’s continues to trim jobs (it’s called ...

By Shannon We suppose this isn't that big of a surprise. After all, Tower Records just bit it last December. What we find interesting is that the big chain stores are collapsing in on themselves, while there are still plenty of little independent stores around the city; Reckless just opened another lo...

By Shannon Since the overcrowded Sullivan Dock was a bust (from our wizened perspective), we also scoped out Macy's party at 7 on State. This required us to suck it up and actually step foot in Macy's, but we survived. Shoppers were everywhere, and it was no more evident than at the party itself. It looked...

By Thales Exoo We think skipping the Michigan Ave. scene is without a doubt wise, and probably cost-prohibitive as well for your typical high school senior. That said, any department store around the city (wait, are there still any?) would probably have plenty of prom dresses, including but of course no...