Retail
June 23, 2017
Nordstrom is one department store that has been keeping afloat. Image credit: Nordstrom
By Danny Parisi
Department stores are in a tough spot, continuing to struggle with attracting new customers in a world that is heavily slanted toward ecommerce.
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