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Old 03-01-2005, 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
I like Macy's and Bloomingdale's. I really don't understand what the complaints are. Macy's has a huge selection at reasonable prices and lots of sales. Bloomingdale's is higher end and more expensive than Macy's. I have never heard of Kauffmann's or Horne's so I can't compare them.

I remember when Federated took over A & S, and they became Macy's. It really wasn't a big deal for customers. They even shared bridal registries.
It's an emotional thing here. There was a definite pecking order: Horne's, then Kaufmann's, then Gimbel's. I can remember being about six years old, and the elevator at Horne's stopped on the Bridal floor. My mother told me that, when I get married, we'd come down there to select a dress. They were closed, though, by then.

Don't get me wrong, I really do like Macy's and Bloomie's - it's just that they're New York stores (and somewhat DC).
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