Modern times

Shopping is very different these days there are so many ways to shop, visit a store, have goods delivered directly to your doorstep, order via the telephone or shop online!

It is much more fun to go shopping from store to store, department stores are great place to purchase goods as they sell such a variety of items.

Definition of a Department store

A retail establishment that sells a wide range of products from clothes, to cosmetics, bags, food and much much more.

Here is a list of some of the biggest department stores in the world:-

America:
Department store:
Macy's
Nordstorm
Sears

Wal Mart Discount Stores

Was founded by Sam Walden in 1962, he opened his first store in Arkansas. Wal-Mart is now the words largest retailer and second largest corporation.

The company was incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores inc on October 31st, 1969 and listed on the stock exchange in 1972.

United Kingdom:
Harrods
John Lewis
Selfridges

Ireland:
Dunnes
Marks & Spencers
Roches Stores

Scotland:
Jenners