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Shop like a boomer: Outshop the internet with a little department store magic

Impulse buying is another hidden expense. Online retailers use recommendations and flash offers designed to keep shoppers ...

Department stores are dinosaurs, but Saks Fifth Avenue’s bankruptcy threatens a very civilized way of life

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, is on its way to financial restructuring in the wake of a ...

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores once sold necessities. Now, many are struggling to remain in business amid the rise of online shopping.

More beloved memories of Delaware department store restaurants

Our first story on memories of Delaware department store restaurants received such a big response, we decided to do it again.
Columbus Dispatch

Delawareans share fond memories of old department store restaurants

Ladies in hats, gloves and suits surrounded by shopping bags. Friendly, familiar waitresses. Distinct decor. Tantalizing desserts. Many Americans, Delawareans included, have fond memories of dining in ...
Columbus Dispatch

What makes Boscov's thrive when so many department stores are dying?

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 ...