department store
Large sectioned retailer
A department store is a large retail establishment organized into distinct sections, each selling a different category of merchandise—clothing, furniture, cosmetics, housewares, and so on.
Unlike specialty shops, department stores offer variety under one roof: We found everything from bedding to jewelry at the department store.
The format dominated American retail through most of the twentieth century before losing ground to discount chains and online shopping.
Automated people-lifting stairs
- fitting roomClothes-testing enclosure
- checkoutPayment completion process
- customer serviceAssistance for buyers
- gift wrapDecorative package covering
shopping bags · mannequin · display · window display · perfume counter · demonstration · personal shopper · layaway
Major department store chain
- HarrodsFamous British department store
- SelfridgesUpscale London retailer
- NordstromUpscale American department store
- Neiman MarcusLuxury American department store
Till operator
- receiptWritten payment acknowledgment
- price tagDisplayed cost marker
- loyalty cardMember benefits tracker
- refundMoney returned after purchase
exchange · gift card · warranty · purchase · credit account · sale · discount · bargain
Skin-applied beauty substances
- housewaresDomestic household equipment
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- appliancesPowered household equipment
- furnitureMovable room objects
jewelry · luggage · menswear · womenswear · childrenswear · shoes · handbags · perfume
Corridor between seating sections
- floorIndoor walking surface
- sectionDistinct divided part
- counterFlat service surface
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
rack · stockroom · basement · mezzanine · storefront · entrance · window · elevator bank
Large varied retail store
- dry goodsTextiles and sewing supplies
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- notionsFleeting mental impressions
- five-and-dimeCheap goods retailer
mail order · catalogue · flagship · shopping destination · grand opening · heritage · tradition
escalator
Automated people-lifting stairs
- fitting roomClothes-testing enclosure
- checkoutPayment completion process
- customer serviceAssistance for buyers
gift wrap · shopping bags · mannequin · display · window display · perfume counter · demonstration · personal shopper · layaway · returns desk
Macy's
Major department store chain
- HarrodsFamous British department store
- SelfridgesUpscale London retailer
- NordstromUpscale American department store
cashier
Till operator
- receiptWritten payment acknowledgment
- price tagDisplayed cost marker
- loyalty cardMember benefits tracker
refund · exchange · gift card · warranty · purchase · credit account · sale · discount · bargain · clearance
cosmetics
Skin-applied beauty substances
- housewaresDomestic household equipment
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- appliancesPowered household equipment
furniture · jewelry · luggage · menswear · womenswear · childrenswear · shoes · handbags · perfume · kitchenware
aisle
Corridor between seating sections
shelf · rack · stockroom · basement · mezzanine · storefront · entrance · window · elevator bank · concourse
emporium
Large varied retail store
- dry goodsTextiles and sewing supplies
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- notionsFleeting mental impressions
five-and-dime · mail order · catalogue · flagship · shopping destination · grand opening · heritage · tradition
- businessesbusiness, company, bank, bakery, enterprise
- clothing sellerstailor, clothier, seamstress, boutique owner, dressmaker
- clothing storesboutique, dress shop, consignment shop, vintage shop, bridal shop
- Fashion Retailready-to-wear, fashion brands, boutique, fitting room, sales floor
- shop gamespet shop, flower shop, candy shop, jewelry shop, coffee shop
- shopping centerfood court, superstore, storefront, tenant, shopping cart
department storeboutique
Small specialized retail shop
specialty shop · market stall · pop-up shop · kiosk · mom-and-pop store
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