Macy’s 60-year-old ‘shopping bag’ billboard in Herald Square to be demolished, removed this weekend

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Macy's iconic shopping bag billboard, a Herald Square landmark for over 60 years, is being demolished this weekend. The massive sign has become a fixture of New York City's midtown landscape, visible to millions of commuters and tourists annually. The retailer's decision to remove the advertisement marks the end of an era for one of the city's most recognizable images. It's unclear what will replace the space or whether Macy's plans new signage for the location.