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Arrow To The Heart

The day every kid who grew up in Chicago dreaded is here. No, the Cubbies are not leaving the city. But this is nearly as bad. Marshall Fields - the beloved institution of our youth - where we went to sit on Santa's lap and spent ...READ»

Federated Sells Lord & Taylor to NRDC

This Tuesday Federated Department Stores closed the deal to sell all 48 of its Lord & Taylor department stores to NRDC Equity Partners for $1.083 billion. This news follows Federated’s September takeover of all Marshall Fields ...READ»

Marshall Fields to Macy's

This past Saturday, hundreds of Marshall Fields stores were officially renamed Macy's by Federated Department Stores. What are your thoughts on the swap of the 154 year old Field's name, a beloved Chicago institution, for Macy's, a ...READ»

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Need an Economic Barometer? Check These Four Indicators

Some days, the economy's dips and rises rival Coney Island's Cyclone. Here are four unusual indicators of recession and revival.READ»

Metal Suitcase with Lots of Cash

Oddly enough when I talk to small business owners they all expect the bailout to be in a form of a metal suitcase full of cash dropped on their doorstep. READ»