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.
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12 Photos of 1960s Department Stores

There was a time when stepping into a department store felt like entering a world of affordable luxury. In the 1960s, these spaces weren’t just places to shop — they were experiences, decked out with ...
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As Malls Reinvent Themselves, Department Stores Will Need to Rethink and Redesign

It’s no secret that malls are struggling for relevancy. Once the “it” hangout spot for elderly mall walkers and teenyboppers alike, many malls have been left in the dust by rapid shifts in the way ...
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Transformations in Department Store Design, 1880-1920

Orr, Emily M. 2020. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Transformations in Department Store Design, 1880-1920 [presentation]. Victorian Society of New York, December 17, 2020 ...
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Why Community Might Be The Missing Piece To Revive Department Stores

All year round, Le Bon Marché Paris welcomes artists to create unique works to elevate its space and surprise visitors. It’s been a challenging time for department stores for a while now, with a ...
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The world's most iconic department stores

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 ...