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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Closure of Meitetsu Department Store: Is the Era Changing from 4M to 2M1T? The Key to Commercial Battles is Uniqueness

Meitetsu Department Store in Nagoya closes after 71 years, signaling a shift in the retail landscape from the traditional '4M' model to a new '2M1T' structure with an emphasis on uniqueness.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jasir, 32, was surprised when his name was shouted in a department store in Helsinki

Jasir Osman, an emerging star in Finnish television, reflects on the excitement and challenges of newfound fame after being recognized by a young fan in a department store.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Watch: Kumu's 20th Anniversary Discussion 'New Art Museum: Church or Department Store?'

The Kumu Art Museum hosted a discussion marking its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its inception and the public discourse surrounding its establishment.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman arrested for stealing clothes in shopping center in Suzano

An 18-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a department store in Suzano.

Feb 17 • 16:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Beck: The department store is a sign of abundance and fullness; the poor and empty do not have it. That is why Nama failed

The article discusses the historical significance of department stores and their evolution, highlighting the decline of the Nama department store in Croatia.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Uncle arrested suspected of using 10-year-old nephew to steal from store in Marabá, Pará

A man was arrested in Marabá for allegedly using his 10-year-old nephew to shoplift at a department store.

Feb 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nana-chan at Nagoya Station to Continue Operation Even After the Departure of Meitetsu Department Store

Nana-chan, a giant mannequin near Nagoya Station, will continue to operate at its current location despite the upcoming closure of the Meitetsu Department Store.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Posters at Nami: "Only 7 days with you"

The Nami department store in Zagreb announces its closing with promotional posters stating there are only 7 days left for customer visits before the store shuts down permanently.

Feb 7 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman caught stealing 20 panties from department store in Rio Preto

A 37-year-old woman was caught stealing 20 pairs of panties worth approximately R$ 199 from a department store in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Feb 5 • 20:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Skims has arrived in Finland - Minna shows what she bought

The highly anticipated launch of the Skims brand in Finland attracted eager shoppers on the opening morning before the department store opened, with exclusive sales at Stockmann starting February 5, 2026.

Feb 5 • 13:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Gwangcheon Terminal Development in Full Swing… Underground and Mixed-Use by 2033

The Gwangcheon Terminal redevelopment project in Gwangju is officially underway, involving a major investment to create a mixed-use complex by 2033, including a department store, residential facilities, hotels, and parks.

Feb 5 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Skims Comes to Finland

The Skims brand, known for its innovative shaping and diversity-focused undergarments and leisurewear, will be available in Finland exclusively at Stockmann department store and online starting February 5, 2026.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Closure of iconic British department store is so sad - I worked there for 10 years

The article reflects on the closure of a well-known British department store after a decade of service by the author, highlighting the changing retail landscape in the UK.

Jan 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bankruptcy of luxury department store chain Saks Global, which sells brands like Chanel and Burberry

Saks Global, the luxury department store chain, has declared bankruptcy but will keep its stores open after securing a $1.75 billion financing package for debt restructuring.

Jan 14 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Saks department store, a temple of luxury in New York, is filing for bankruptcy

The Saks department store chain, heavily indebted, has begun voluntary bankruptcy proceedings while keeping its locations open throughout the U.S.

Jan 14 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Ottobrunner Social Department Store: Clearance Sale at the Children's Klawotte

The 'Klawotte Kinder & Kreativ' in Ottobrunn, a social department store and community hub, is closing permanently on January 16 due to economic unsustainability.

Jan 8 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Attacker from the department store in Hradec is charged with attempted murder, faces 20 years

A 32-year-old foreigner has been charged with attempted murder after attacking a younger foreigner and injuring a witness at a shopping center in Hradec Králové.

Jan 3 • 18:03 UTC

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