Marshall fields wedding gift registry

MINNEAPOLIS, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Marshall Field's today announced it has added several new online capabilities at fields.com, including the ability to create and manage a gift registry, shop from an assortment of over 15,000 items, view transactions and make a payment on a Marshall Field's credit account.

With the updated capabilities, guests can create a Marshall Field's gift registry by completing an online gift registry profile as a bride, groom or partner if they choose. Once registered, guests can then build a registry from more than 15,000 home products and distinctive brands such as All Clad, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Waterford, Nambe, Vera Wang, Lenox, Kate Spade, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Waterworks Bath. To make registering even more seamless, fields.com automatically recommends a quantity for each selection for the registrant during the selection process and allows registrants to add or change the quantity of items wanted.

"Marshall Field's invented bridal registry in 1924, and we have the distinct advantage of offering a host of bridal services conveniently located under one roof and now at fields.com," said Frank Guzzetta, president and chief executive officer for Marshall Field's. "fields.com is an important retail channel that we are aggressively developing and it's one of many vehicles Marshall Field's uses for selling merchandise, providing enhanced guest services and extending our reach nationwide."

Guests can also enjoy convenient resources online from Marshall Field's Bridal Guide, a complimentary organizational tool that takes brides through each stage of the wedding planning process, to free bridal gift wrap for all purchases from a Marshall Field's gift registry.

In addition to Marshall Field's online gift registry, fields.com provides the latest information on Marshall Field's store services, store locations, events and trends. Other recent online additions include an assortment of Frango chocolates, a unique, interactive tool showcasing more than 60 prom dresses available for purchase as well as Online Bill Pay, a new credit service where guests can make monthly payments electronically and view recent purchases and payments anytime.

Newness will continue to abound at fields.com with thousands of new items added to the site in the Home category this spring and new offerings in Women's, Men's, Beauty, Shoes and Kid's added throughout 2005. For our guest's convenience, fields.com accepts Marshall Field's Card, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. All online merchandise returns can be made at any Marshall Field's store or by mail.

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 , Marshall Field's operates 62 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.

CONTACT: Jennifer McNamara of Marshall Field's, +1-612-375-4163

Web site: http://www.fields.com/