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Department stores: Do they have a place in the future of retail?
With news of large department store brand, Neiman Marcus, filing for bankruptcy, our expert retail analysts from across the globe discuss how department stores have been affected by online shopping and how COVID-19 has exasperated stores’ troubles. Do you remember the last time you went into a department store? Would you schedule a virtual clothing consultation over Zoom? Listen now to hear what our experts think the future holds for department stores worldwide.

With news of large department store brand, Neiman Marcus, filing for bankruptcy, our expert retail analysts from across the globe discuss how department stores have been affected by online shopping and how COVID-19 has exasperated stores’ troubles. Do you remember the last time you went into a department store? Would you schedule a virtual clothing consultation over Zoom? Listen now to hear what our experts think the future holds for department stores worldwide.

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Samantha Dover
Senior Beauty and Personal Care Analyst, Mintel Reports UK
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Alexis DeSalva
Senior Research Analyst, Retail and ecommerce, Mintel Reports US
Matthew Crabbe
Director of Mintel Trends, APAC
Chana Baram
Senior Retail Analyst, Mintel Reports UK
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