North Reserve Street and Southgate Mall might overflow with merchants looking to meet your needs or wants, but they’ve got competition that can’t be topped in the downtown anchor Macy’s, a favorite shopping spot being eyed for a makeover in early drafts of the Downtown Master Plan. Macy’s: 110 N. Higgins; 542-6000; macys.com
2. Dillard’s: Southgate Mall; 721-3100; dillards.com
3. Target: 2420 N. Reserve; 543-4000; target.com