THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores, then and now.

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• Department stores have changed dramatically over the last 100 years.
• Department stores once sold necessities. Now, many are struggling to remain in business.
• While some classic chains cease to exist, other retailers have found ways to increase sales.

In the early 1900s, department stores existed to sell necessities, including food, home goods, and apparel.

Today,...