Concept information
Preferred term
department stores
Definition
- Department stores have been a fixture in American cities since the 1800s. By offering a wide range of products and services, they helped create a culture of mass consumption. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Department Stores]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/department_stores
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