Is the author of the article suggesting that the influence of department stores can no longer be seen in society? Which selection from the article BEST supports your
answer?
A No; Over the years, women became the primary consumers for their families, and
brands started to vie for their attention and their dollars.
B Yes, In pically, though, the department stores that helped turn women into shopping
powerhes with a spending power of up to $20 trillion worldwide may be in their
waning days.
C Yes; As legacy retailers like JCPenney and Sears shutter, the days of glamorous
showcase shopping seem far away.
D No; But the freedom they helped to give women has only grown - and these days, a
woman doesn't even have to leave the house to flex her consumer power.