Whats the different between a department store and a normal store in the mall?

Question

i am going to something online on newlook.com, and they say that if im not satisfied with what i bought i can return it to a near by store but it cant be a department store or an outlet store. so i want to know what the difference between a department and just a normal store in the mall.

Answer 1

A department store has different departments. Other shops are just one department

Answer 2

The only difference between a department store and a regular store is a department store has more than just apparal and accesories, they have home decor, kitchen accessories, and gifts. Regular stores just have one speciality like clothes or electronics.

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Answer 3

A department store is larger and has branches within it. A normal store is just one company.

Answer 4

a normal store is just that - a shop. a department store is a larger shop with different areas for clothes, household goods, kitchen appliances ornaments & glassware and so on...