If you shop at the Macy's at Towson Town Center, you've probably noticed the plastic hanging up in the shoe department and the smell of paint lingering in the air at times.

They're all signs of major remodeling taking place at the department store.

When the upgrades are completed in September the store will get an extended kids and intimates section and new brands in the shoe department, among other enhancements.

The store is one of the better performing in the Macy's chain and has been identified by the corporate office as an "extreme growth" location, said Macy's divisional vice president Mike Trafford.

Hence, all the extra TLC the department store is getting.

The retailer is also trying to keep up with recent enhancements at Towson Town Center, including the addition of a luxury wing with stores such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Tiffany's, Trafford said.

The improvements will include new carpeting in 75 percent of the store and overhauled fitting rooms. Brighter lighting will be added to the cosmetics section, which is also the core of the store.

Children's will move from the second floor to the lower level where it will have more space and more of a selection. The intimates section will also be expanded.

Macy's will also offer more brands as part of the overall enhancement, although Trafford said the store is still working out the details. He'll let us know more in September, he said.

So, the renovations may make shopping a little awkward for now. But be patient because Macy's promises a better shopping experience in the fall.

Trafford said there are no immediate plans for upgrades at any of the others Macy's in the region.