We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement No.
333-138376 on Form S-3 of our report dated
March 23, 2005 (
May 6, 2005 as to the
effects of the restatement discussed in the
“Consolidated Balance Sheet Restatement” footnote),
relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules of The May Department Stores
Company and subsidiaries, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, of The May
Department Stores Company and subsidiaries for the year ended
January 29, 2005. We also consent to
the incorporation by reference in this Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to this Registration
Statement on Form S-3 of our report dated
March 23, 2005 on management’s report on the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form
10-K, as amended, of The May Department Stores Company and subsidiaries for the year ended
January
29, 2005, and to the reference to us under the heading
“Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part
of such Registration Statement.
