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.

Tucked away in the historic riverside town of Columbia, Pennsylvania stands a commanding brick-red building that stops passersby in their tracks with its bold white lettering proclaiming “BOOTLEG ...

Once visitors learn about the history of the Parisian department store, it’s time to head back to the United States where modern Americanized versions were popping up in big cities: Wanamaker’s in ...

Retail commerce and Santa Claus have been a part of Spokane holidays since the turn of the 20th century. The character of Santa entered American culture through the many drawings of illustrator Thomas ...

For many families with young children today, shopping as a family is an important aspect of their annual Christmas traditions. That was also true a century ago in Ludington as ...

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 ...

PARIS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Shein's move into the flagship BHV in Paris has added political heat to the troubles of department stores, which are facing an existential threat from shoppers' shift to ...

Iam a sucker for London’s slegendary department stores. But in case you aren’t as committed as I to visiting them all on every trip, here’s a handy guide that will help you prioritize. Go here, period ...

The high-profile location will stay open until early 2027, after which shoppers will have to say goodbye. The past few years have been really tough on retail. But you could argue that shopping malls ...