Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about department stores; past and present. The Dillard's Clearance Center at the West Oaks Mall in Houston, Texas has ...

The best shopping doesn’t always happen at glossy malls or sleek boutiques. Across the country, tucked into quiet shopping centers, warehouse corners, and unassuming storefronts, a treasure trove of ...

For a seasoned department store shopper, a visit to a Dillard’s can feel like a trip back in time. The slightly harsh lighting and drab carpeting are straight out of the 1990s, and the ...