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Akeewakee Opens Premium Candle Boutique at Marshall Field's State Street Store CHICAGO and NEW ORLEANS, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A taste of the French Quarter is coming to Chicago. Marshall Field's and Akeewakee, a premium soy candle company based in New Orleans, today announced plans to open a boutique at Marshall Field's State Street store in Chicago on June 27, 2005. The opening also marks Akeewakee's second retail location in the United States. The Akeewakee boutique at Marshall Field's will occupy 300 square feet on the first floor near the State Street entrance. The shop will offer a wide assortment of clean-burning soy wax candles featuring premium fragrances such as Irish Mosse and Thai Jasmine. The assortment ranges in price from $22 for a three-ounce candle to $75 for a 19-ounce pillar candle. "Akeewakee in its elegance, simplicity and beauty is the best candle on the market," said Ralph Hughes, regional vice president of stores, Marshall Field's. "Each candle is unparalleled in quality, design and fragrance. We're thrilled to partner with a leader in the premium candle industry." "Akeewakee is pleased to enter the Chicago market with Marshall Field's and looks forward to joining forces in raising the bar of retail excellence," said Kevin Yaudes, Regional Sales Manager for Akeewakee. Due to its mastery of candle making and understanding of materials, Akeewakee is the only candle manufacturer able to produce a pure soy pillar candle comprised of the finest and highest percentages of essential and fragrance oils. As a result, Akeewakee premium candles burn cleanly and virtually sootless without blending in paraffin or petroleum waxes. Each Akeewakee candle is handcrafted over a three-day process in which skilled artisans attend to every detail. Only the cleanest, purest materials comprise each candle. Animal testing is never performed and additives are never utilized. This unmatched attention to detail extends to every aspect of the Akeewakee lifestyle from the intricate packaging to the elegant presentation. 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 60 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. DATASOURCE: Marshall Field's CONTACT: Jennifer McNamara of Marshall Field's, +1-612-375-4163, or Kevin Yaudes of Akeewakee, +1-504-525-3933 Web site: http://www.fields.com/

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