Death of the Department Store

SoX · ‎03-15-2010

Covid-19 may now also be responsible for exacerbating and escalating the demise of department stores.

Resort and fall orders are being canceled right and left ... some stores will probably not reopen; and mall shopping may soon be a thing of the past.

Below is an article, though lengthy, is well worth your reading time.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/business/coronavirus-department-stores-neiman-marcus.html?action=...

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

The end of an era for sure.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

Other than a Macy's near us, they had already passed on. I liked the ones that had at least five floors and a fancy deli. As a kid, we could ride the escalators to the various departments.

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

Can't remember the last time I shopped in one. Big box stores, online and locally owned is usually how I shop.

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

Malls are next. Many have already closed. I never find clothing in my size and don't like the younger population running wild.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Things are changing so rapidly, it's hard to comprehend. Malls gone? Impossible. The only shopping option in my area is Dillard's and I wonder how long they'll last.

All these changes in our lives and none are for the better. Doesn't anything good happen anymore?

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ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

Thank you for the link. In the last several years, I've walked into a department store a handful of times and, in the few times I can distinctly remember, didn't find what I wanted.

As for malls, I've always avoided them. Just don't like them a single bit.

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

I hope Kohls can survive. The malls were already bleeding money Better off to re purpose them as affordable housing condos etc. Maybe keep 1/4 retail and 3/4 condo development.