Jim Sluzewski
Jim Sluzewski
dust happening mind settle year
Do keep in mind that between now and 2006 nothing changes. 2006 will be a year of integration of brands, of divesting stores, etc. There will be a lot happening in 2006 and then the dust will settle in 2007.
advertising clear newspaper vehicle
It's clear that newspaper advertising is still an important vehicle for our stores.
historic office preserve
It's an historic store. We'll be working to preserve it. Part of it could be office and part of it could be retail.
lots market work
This is a very competitive market place and vendors have lots of options. We're going to work with vendors to make our assortment as distinctive as possible.
committed company great holiday marshall preserving september sound traditions tree
As we said in making the announcement in September 2005, the company is committed to preserving Marshall Field's traditions -- the Walnut Room, Great Clocks, holiday tree and windows, etc. Crain's is making it sound like there's something more, which is not the case.
close depending generally point sold store time
It will be generally in a 60-day time frame, depending on how the merchandise sells. At the point it is cleared, the store will close and be sold to someone else.
best deal identified stores
We're swapping 12 stores for 12 stores. We'd identified 13 of the 15 for divestiture. This was the best deal for the properties.
believe best course surprised
The announcement may have surprised some people, but we believe it was the best course of action.
good sure
If May is making this decision, I'm sure it's a good one.