There's something about sitting at a lunch counter that younger generations just don't get. Sure, we have food courts now.

Generally considered the world’s first department store, Le Bon Marché in Paris spurred a retail revolution when it began its incredible expansion in the late 19th century. The stores that followed on ...

Department stores used to rule the retail world. Chains like Macy's, Filene's, and J.C. Penney anchored malls and drove ...

Debuting during the busy holiday season, new exhibit ‘May I Help You, Madame?’ shows how society’s love affair with department stores began.