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Can Department Stores Save Themselves?

The Debrief

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Department Stores in Turmoil

This chapter examines the challenges facing department stores, emphasizing the pressure from activist investors and outdated retail operations. It reflects on the potential pitfalls of real estate monetization, contrasting the situations of major retailers like JCPenney and Macy's while discussing the implications of recent acquisitions, such as Neiman Marcus by Saks. The chapter also explores the possibility of mergers among department store giants, including their potential impact on business models and competition within the retail landscape.

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