A split image shows two retail stores: on the left, a beige building with a sign reading “Gordmans”; on the right, a brick and glass storefront with a large sign for “BOB’S STORES” against a blue sky.

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 ...

Lombard, IL, USA - Von Maur, founded in 1872, is an American department store chain with 39 locations in 17 states. Recent $100M+ renovations have introduced curated national brands with "linger" ...

After a slew of department stores shuttered last year, including the liquidation of Canadian icon Hudson Bay, more are set to close in 2026 — and probably every year for years to come. Mall anchor ...

With most of America’s department store chains now stabilized — excluding Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus — the outlook for 2026 appears to be good. The sector is positioned to replicate the ...

The American department-store model is broken. A French operator that recently opened a flagship store in New York City thinks it has a better one. Printemps New York is following the European ...

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 ...