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Marshall Field's Announces Plans for New Store In Chicagoland Bolingbrook to Be The Company's First Store Opening In Six Years MINNEAPOLIS, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Marshall Field's today announced plans to open a new store in spring 2007 at The Promenade at Bolingbrook, a new mall development on Boughton Road near Interstate 355 and the Interstate 55 exit in Bolingbrook, Ill. The Bolingbrook store will be Marshall Field's 18th store in Illinois and its first new full-line department store in the Chicagoland area since the opening of its Northbrook Court store in 1995 and is the retailer's first new store since its Grandville store opened in 1999. Construction of the new two- level, 180,000-square-foot Marshall Field's store will begin in fall 2005. "We are thrilled to be part of the new growth and development of Bolingbrook and to be expanding our presence in the Chicagoland area," said Frank Guzzetta, Marshall Field's president and chief executive officer. "This is a terrific opportunity for us to create an exceptional shopping experience and introduce the Marshall Field's brand to the Bolingbrook community in a new, exciting environment." The Promenade at Bolingbrook is a 1.1-million-square-foot retail center that is being built on two separate pieces of undeveloped land and will be linked to form a seamless shopping destination covering more than 121 acres. The first phase of The Promenade at Bolingbrook is scheduled to be completed in fall 2005, and Marshall Field's Bolingbrook will open on the south side of Boughton Road during the second phase of the development. 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. About Forest City Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a $6.8 billion, (NYSE:FCEANYSE:andNYSE:FCEB) headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition and management of commercial and residential real estate throughout the United States. The Company's portfolio includes interests in retail centers, apartments communities, office buildings and hotels in 21 states and the District of Columbia. For further information, see http://www.forestcity.net/ . DATASOURCE: Marshall Field's CONTACT: Media: Jennifer McNamara, of Marshall Field's, +1-612-375-4163 Web site: http://www.fields.com/ http://www.forestcity.net/

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