2000: Montgomery Ward & Co. — one of the nation’s oldest retailers and a venerable Chicago institution — announced it would ...

Only five Sears stores remain in the country, with the end likely near for what was once the mightiest American retailer.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was conceived for a purely Scrooge-like reason — to make money. Thankfully, its creator saw the Montgomery Ward marketing campaign as an opportunity to be as bold in his ...

RUDOLPH the Red-Nosed Reindeer is so deeply woven into Christmas tradition that it feels as "ancient" as Santa Claus himself.

After 75 years of serving Ohio, Price Stores will close its doors forever at the end of the year. The chain, which ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Southern department store chain is debuting a new type of store. Last this month, Belk is opening smaller-format stores in Frisco, Texas and Wesley Chapel, Florida. According to a statement from the ...

Walking into a great clothing store is like taking a vacation. A spell is cast. You are transported to a different world, if only for 10 minutes. A great store will make you think about who you are — ...