The list of higher-end retailers that have come and gone from the Twin Cities includes some big names.
Bloomingdale's, 1992-2012: The New York-based retailer never caught on in the Midwest.
Conservatory, 1987-1998: The upscale downtown Minneapolis shopping center included FAO Schwarz, Orvis, Harold, Williams Sonoma and Mark Shale.
Frank Murphy, 1931-1996: The upscale downtown St. Paul women's clothing store closed in 1996, although Frankmurphyfashions.com hints at a new store.
Jackson Graves (the last store closed in 1988 in Galtier Plaza in St. Paul): The women's clothier had multiple Twin Cities and Rochester locations.
Neiman Marcus, 1991-2013: The Texas-based retailer is expected to close on Nicollet Mall on Jan. 31.
Polo Ralph Lauren, 1989-2007: The preppie retailer did not relocate in the Twin Cities after closing on Nicollet Mall.
Saks Fifth Avenue, 1989-2005: The retailer replaced its full-priced store in 2005 with a Saks Off Fifth outlet.
