The steep decline of the great American department store represents a great loss to consumers and society at large. But it can be reversed—with the right changes| www.discoursemagazine.com
This article was first published by Discourse Magazine. At its peak, the large urban department store was like a center of the American universe. From the late 19th century to about 1970, these stores were major tourist attractions, drew huge crowds, sat at the core of public transportation systems, offered fashion shows and community events, […]| Business History - The American Business History Center