Zara's owner, Inditex, had 132 fewer stores as of October than it did a year earlier. Other retailers are also shuttering locations.

In January 2025, the massive department store Macy’s announced it would be closing 66 of its outlets in 2025, as part of a three-year plan to make it profitable again. Other major clothing and ...

Back in the day, department stores were more than just occasional places to shop; they were a part of everyday life. From bargain hunting at Korvette’s to holiday shopping at Marshall Field’s, these ...

While many department stores are closing, the family-owned Boscov's continues to open new locations. Boscov's employees attribute the chain's success to its focus on customer service. Unlike ...

A Los Angeles Times headline in 1995 asked, “Can the department store survive?” A quarter century later, CNN proclaimed that “America has turned its back on big department stores.” These are just two ...

The leaders of Nordstrom and Selfridges are dealing with tariffs, a tough economy and a fight for relevance. By Jordyn Holman In department stores, Jordyn Holman starts at the first-floor beauty ...