Discount Department Stores - Department Store Shopping - Retail Shopping

When shopping, there's all types of department stores to shop at. We have the Upscale stores where you need to make sure to have plenty of money, Mid-scale, still have some money, but not as much, mid-range stores are our everyday people stores, discount stores where you can probably buy twice as much for the same money spent at an upscale store. Off-Price Retailer stores are one in their own!

Discount Department Store/Super-Store

Sells cosmetics, generally not name brand.
Generally doesn't sell name brands.
Sells accessories, generally not name brand.
Sells small household appliances.
Sells toys, electronics and video games.
Sells household necessities.
The "super-store" variant usually sells food products and has a "one stop shop" vibe.

Comparison to Mid-Range Department Stores

Sells fewer major brand names.
Offers a wider variety of products.
More likely to anchor a power centre than an indoor shopping mall.

Some discount department stores that operate in the United States include: ShopKo, Kmart and Wal-Mart. Although Shop Ko and Kmart are more upscale than Wal-Mart; further, Wal-Mart could be considered a "super discount department store". Target is also in this category but may be considered a more upscale Discount Department Store because it puts a greater emphasis on current fashion and on special merchandise lines from well-known designers such as Isaac Mizrahi and Thomas O'Brien.