What’s Working — and What’s Not — for US Department Stores in 2026

This is shaping up to be a survival-of-the-fittest year for US department stores. Through interviews with shoppers, retail ...
Retail Dive

What’s up with department stores?

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 ...
CNBC

Baby boomers still love their department stores. Here’s what they know that Gen Zers don’t

Department store shopping may be falling out of style with today’s younger consumers, but there's a reason older generations keep coming back. Whether it's more generous return policies, promotional ...
Reuters

As Saks teeters, department stores bet on shopping experiences

Department store sales seen down 4-6% in 2025, Bain says Saks' financial problems highlight sector challenges Stores investing in shopping experiences, partnerships Jan 9 (Reuters) - From Paris to New ...