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Macy's to Offer Doorbuster Sales This Week Some stores may stay open 24 hours near Christmas

Updated 7:56 PM CST, Mon, Nov 17, 2008

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Macy's stores in Chicago are planning big doorbuster sales to entice shoppers.

The downturn in the economy may turn into big savings for consumers who know where to look.

Macy's stores in Chicago will have an extra-early doorbuster sale this Wednesday, with special items as much as 80 percent off, NBC Chicago's Dick Johnson reported.

Macy's is also considering keeping some suburban stores open 24 hours a day for a few days preceding the Christmas holiday.

Menu pricing is coming down at many Chicago restaurants, which are resorting to come-ons of all kinds, from discount coupons to gift certificates.

And if you're in the market for a car, this may be a very good time to buy. GM is launching a 10 percent-off red tag sale with no-hassle pricing.

First Published: Nov 17, 2008 7:07 PM CST

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Ira Wednesday, Nov 26 at 9:36 AM FLAG COMMENT Mira, I agree that Marshall Field's FRANGO mints were a real taste treat. I would highly suggest that you check the expiration dates on boxes of Macy's FRANGO's before buying. A friend of mine who works for the Chicago Dept of Health Inspection indicated that macy's mints are not as fresh as when MF sold them, and there have been cases where macy's has been pawning off the mints at 50% when they are way past the expiration ... MORE >
Mira Monday, Nov 24 at 10:56 PM FLAG COMMENT As long as The Frango Mint collection is stil available, I'll continue shopping @ Macy's for that.
JasonM Sunday, Nov 23 at 12:47 AM FLAG COMMENT Macy's desperately seeking sales! You won't get it Macy's. Chicago doesn't shop at Macy's Plan and simple. Move on already!!!
Nick Friday, Nov 21 at 2:52 PM FLAG COMMENT Remember in September, two years ago, when a Macy exec (Ralph Hughes, Frank Guzzetta or Terry Lundgren) said words to the effect in the Chicago Tribune--- They ( the protestors) will be back in our stores by Thanksgiving, forgetting all about Marshall Field's and crowding into Macy's. Question: Do you know of any loyal Field's shoppers who have forgotten about Field's...and any who have rushed into Macy's doors spending a dime? ... MORE >
cac Friday, Nov 21 at 10:03 AM FLAG COMMENT Glad to see the comments are resoundingly negative. Yes, i have boycotted Macy's since they took Marshall Field's away, thanks http://www.fieldsfanschicago.org!