Marshall Field's

Marshall Field & Company
Industry	Retailing
Founded	1852, in Chicago
Defunct	September 9, 2006
Fate	Acquisition
Successor	Macy's
Key people	Marshall Field; Levi Leiter; Potter Palmer; Harry Gordon Selfridge; John G. Shedd;
Parent	Batus Inc. (1982–1990); Target Corporation (1990–2004); The May Department Stores Company (2004–2005); Federated Department Stores (2005–2006);
Subsidiaries	The Crescent; Frederick & Nelson; Halle Bros.;

Marshall Field & Company (commonly known as Marshall Field's) was an upscale department store in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in the 19th century, it grew to become a large chain before Macy's, Inc acquired it in 2005. Its eponymous founder, Marshall Field, was a pioneering retail magnate.

The company's flagship Marshall Field and Company Building on State Street in the Chicago Loop is a National Landmark. It was officially branded Macy's on State Street in 2006, when it became one of Macy's flagship stores.

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