Department stores climb out of the doldrums

Department stores climb out of the doldrums - 1987 - Estates Times (914) 2 October 1987, 20(1) .

Focuses on the main findings of Healey and Baker`s research into the re-emergence of high street department stores as a dynamic force in retailing . Despite heavy competition from specialist retailers and out-of-town centres the stores are fighting back with emphasis on fashion goods, consumer research programmes and a move away from traditional design and layout.


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