Department Store

Boutique
A boutique is a small, specialized shop that deals with a limited clientele and offers a limited product line. It stands in contrast to larger retail establishments like department stores, supermarkets, or warehouse clubs, which offer a wide array of products or services. The term can also apply to small, specialized brokerage firms as compared to financial supermarkets.
Department Store
A large retail establishment offering a wide range of consumer goods in various product categories known as 'departments.'
Discount Store
A retail store offering a broad range of merchandise similar to department stores but at lower prices, often focusing on budget-conscious consumers.
Regional Shopping Center
A regional shopping center is a substantial retail complex featuring 300,000 to 900,000 square feet of shopping space, anchored by at least one major department store. It is larger than strip, neighborhood, and community shopping centers but smaller than a super-regional center.

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