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Marshall Field's Brings BCBG Max Azria to Additional Stores MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on the success of its BCBG Max Azria shops in 2004, Marshall Field's has opened 10 additional BCBG Max Azria shops within its store locations this month. BCBG Max Azria, one of the hottest names in the fashion industry, is known for its successful combination of European sophistication and American spirit, and redefines the designer category by offering high-end designer clothing at contemporary price points. The 700-1,100 square-foot shops feature a vibrant assortment of the latest lifestyle silhouettes in women's ready-to-wear from BCBG Max Azria at the following Marshall Field's stores: -- Burnsville and Maplewood in Minnesota; -- Hawthorn Center, Orland Park and Fox Valley in Illinois; -- Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and East Lansing in Michigan; -- Toledo in Ohio, and Hilldale in Wisconsin. "BCBG Max Azria strengthens our women's ready-to-wear assortment with fresh and sophisticated merchandise for our modern, active and fashion savvy guests," said Karen Dodge, senior vice president of merchandising, ready-to- wear, shoes and accessories, Marshall Field's. "We're thrilled to extend greater access to this hugely popular brand and providing one more exciting reason to shop at Marshall Field's." The extension of BCBG Max Azria reflects Marshall Field's commitment to bring new and exciting merchandise offerings to its guests. Another recent example includes the partnership with the renowned interior designer Jennifer Post, who is designing a line of custom contemporary rugs that will be offered first at Marshall Field's new Tapis Gallery at its State Street store. Newness abounds at Marshall Field's. Continuing the evolution of the company's State Street store, Marshall Field's is transforming into a shopping experience unlike anything else in retail. Expected and unexpected merchandise in a fun shopping environment have taken Marshall Field's to a new level and raised the bar in retail. About Marshall Field's Marshall Field's full-service department stores have a 150-year legacy of fashion leadership and retail excellence. Marshall Field's inspiration for unexpected merchandise originates from its legendary State Street store in Chicago, which sets the bar as the most exciting destination in retail. As a division of The May Department Stores Company (NYSE:MAY), Marshall Field's operates 62 stores in eight states and can be found at fields.com(R). Marshall Field's has a rich history of contributing to nonprofit organizations and civic causes, including support for education, arts and culture, and health and welfare through Marshall Field's Gives. EDITOR'S NOTE: Images are available upon request. DATASOURCE: Marshall Field's CONTACT: Jennifer McNamara of Marshall Field's, +1-612-375-4163 Web site: http://www.fields.com/

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