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What business in Manchester claims to be the first department store? | <text>What business in Manchester claims to be the first department store?</text><reasoning>All the major British cities had flourishing department stores by the mid-or late nineteenth century. Increasingly, women became the major shoppers and middle-class households. Kendals (formerly Kendal Milne & Faulkner) in Manch... |
What did Kendals change it's name to in 2005? | <text>What did Kendals change it's name to in 2005?</text><reasoning>All the major British cities had flourishing department stores by the mid-or late nineteenth century. Increasingly, women became the major shoppers and middle-class households. Kendals (formerly Kendal Milne & Faulkner) in Manchester lays claim to bei... |
What year did the Manchester institution begin? | <text>What year did the Manchester institution begin?</text><reasoning>All the major British cities had flourishing department stores by the mid-or late nineteenth century. Increasingly, women became the major shoppers and middle-class households. Kendals (formerly Kendal Milne & Faulkner) in Manchester lays claim to b... |
Who acquired the Manchester store in 1919? | <text>Who acquired the Manchester store in 1919?</text><reasoning>All the major British cities had flourishing department stores by the mid-or late nineteenth century. Increasingly, women became the major shoppers and middle-class households. Kendals (formerly Kendal Milne & Faulkner) in Manchester lays claim to being ... |
Who opened the original "modern" department store in America? | <text>Who opened the original "modern" department store in America?</text><reasoning>In 1877, John Wanamaker opened the United State's first modern department store in a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight terminal in Philadelphia. Wanamakers was the first department store to offer fixed prices marked on every article... |
What feature made Wanamakers different from other stores at the time? | <text>What feature made Wanamakers different from other stores at the time?</text><reasoning>In 1877, John Wanamaker opened the United State's first modern department store in a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight terminal in Philadelphia. Wanamakers was the first department store to offer fixed prices marked on every... |
How were important documents and money transported throughout the store? | <text>How were important documents and money transported throughout the store?</text><reasoning>In 1877, John Wanamaker opened the United State's first modern department store in a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight terminal in Philadelphia. Wanamakers was the first department store to offer fixed prices marked on ev... |
When was electric lighting first installed and used in the store? | <text>When was electric lighting first installed and used in the store?</text><reasoning>In 1877, John Wanamaker opened the United State's first modern department store in a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight terminal in Philadelphia. Wanamakers was the first department store to offer fixed prices marked on every art... |
In what state was Wanamakers established? | <text>In what state was Wanamakers established?</text><reasoning>In 1877, John Wanamaker opened the United State's first modern department store in a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight terminal in Philadelphia. Wanamakers was the first department store to offer fixed prices marked on every article and also introduced... |
What is recognized as the "first" department store in America? | <text>What is recognized as the "first" department store in America?</text><reasoning>Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the store moved into a... |
Who founded Arnold, Constable? | <text>Who founded Arnold, Constable?</text><reasoning>Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the store moved into a five-story white marble dry goo... |
Where was the store moved in 1857? | <text>Where was the store moved in 1857?</text><reasoning>Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the store moved into a five-story white marble dry... |
What made Arnold, Constable stand out from other stores during the civil war? | <text>What made Arnold, Constable stand out from other stores during the civil war?</text><reasoning>Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the sto... |
When was the "Palace of Trade" built? | <text>When was the "Palace of Trade" built?</text><reasoning>Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the store moved into a five-story white marble ... |
When did the idea of a "consumer society" begin? | <text>When did the idea of a "consumer society" begin?</text><reasoning>The origins of the department store lay in the growth of the conspicuous consumer society at the turn of the 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution accelerated economy expansion, the affluent middle-class grew in size and wealth. This urbanized... |
What social group grew as a result of the industrial revolution? | <text>What social group grew as a result of the industrial revolution?</text><reasoning>The origins of the department store lay in the growth of the conspicuous consumer society at the turn of the 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution accelerated economy expansion, the affluent middle-class grew in size and wealth... |
Who was Josiah Wedgewood? | <text>Who was Josiah Wedgewood?</text><reasoning>The origins of the department store lay in the growth of the conspicuous consumer society at the turn of the 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution accelerated economy expansion, the affluent middle-class grew in size and wealth. This urbanized social group, sharing ... |
What is one explanation for the rise of retail stores in earlier history? | <text>What is one explanation for the rise of retail stores in earlier history?</text><reasoning>The origins of the department store lay in the growth of the conspicuous consumer society at the turn of the 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution accelerated economy expansion, the affluent middle-class grew in size a... |
What group of people were suddenly free to go shopping without fears of being judged or reprimanded? | <text>What group of people were suddenly free to go shopping without fears of being judged or reprimanded?</text><reasoning>The origins of the department store lay in the growth of the conspicuous consumer society at the turn of the 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution accelerated economy expansion, the affluent ... |
What occupation did David Jones have? | <text>What occupation did David Jones have?</text><reasoning>David Jones was started by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who met Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved to Australia in 1835, and the ... |
Where did David Jones and Charles Appleton meet? | <text>Where did David Jones and Charles Appleton meet?</text><reasoning>David Jones was started by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who met Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved to Australia in 183... |
Where did Appleton begin a store in 1825? | <text>Where did Appleton begin a store in 1825?</text><reasoning>David Jones was started by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who met Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved to Australia in 1835, and ... |
What was the store in Sydney called after Jones moved to Australia? | <text>What was the store in Sydney called after Jones moved to Australia?</text><reasoning>David Jones was started by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who met Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved ... |
When did the partnership between Jones and Appleton end? | <text>When did the partnership between Jones and Appleton end?</text><reasoning>David Jones was started by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who met Hobart businessman Charles Appleton in London. Appleton established a store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with Appleton, moved to Australi... |
What can be used for immediate treatment for MI? | <text>What can be used for immediate treatment for MI?</text><reasoning>Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen levels or sho... |
Nitroglycerin can be used to help what? | <text>Nitroglycerin can be used to help what?</text><reasoning>Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen levels or shortness of... |
WHat does NSTEMI stand for? | <text>WHat does NSTEMI stand for?</text><reasoning>Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen levels or shortness of breath. In ... |
When is bypass surgery recommended? | <text>When is bypass surgery recommended?</text><reasoning>Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen levels or shortness of bre... |
What should be used for individuals with shortness of breath? | <text>What should be used for individuals with shortness of breath?</text><reasoning>Aspirin is an appropriate immediate treatment for a suspected MI. Nitroglycerin or opioids may be used to help with chest pain; however, they do not improve overall outcomes. Supplemental oxygen should be used in those with low oxygen ... |
In what year did Horne began doing business? | <text>In what year did Horne began doing business?</text><reasoning>In 1849, Horne's began operations and soon became a leading Pittsburgh department store. In 1879, it opened a seven-story landmark which was the first department store in the city's downtown. In 1972, Associated Dry Goods acquired Horne's, and ADG expa... |
In what city did Horne begin their operations? | <text>In what city did Horne begin their operations?</text><reasoning>In 1849, Horne's began operations and soon became a leading Pittsburgh department store. In 1879, it opened a seven-story landmark which was the first department store in the city's downtown. In 1972, Associated Dry Goods acquired Horne's, and ADG ex... |
What company purchased Horne's in 1972? | <text>What company purchased Horne's in 1972?</text><reasoning>In 1849, Horne's began operations and soon became a leading Pittsburgh department store. In 1879, it opened a seven-story landmark which was the first department store in the city's downtown. In 1972, Associated Dry Goods acquired Horne's, and ADG expanded ... |
How many Horne's stores did Federated Department Stores buy in 1994? | <text>How many Horne's stores did Federated Department Stores buy in 1994?</text><reasoning>In 1849, Horne's began operations and soon became a leading Pittsburgh department store. In 1879, it opened a seven-story landmark which was the first department store in the city's downtown. In 1972, Associated Dry Goods acquir... |
What were the origins of the Paris department store? | <text>What were the origins of the Paris department store?</text><reasoning>The Paris department store had its roots in the magasin de nouveautés, or novelty store; the first, the Tapis Rouge, was created in 1784. They flourished in the early 19th century, with La Belle Jardiniere (1824), Aux Trois Quartiers (1829), an... |
What year was the first Paris department store founded? | <text>What year was the first Paris department store founded?</text><reasoning>The Paris department store had its roots in the magasin de nouveautés, or novelty store; the first, the Tapis Rouge, was created in 1784. They flourished in the early 19th century, with La Belle Jardiniere (1824), Aux Trois Quartiers (1829),... |
What book described the functionality and operation of a contemporary Paris department/novelty store? | <text>What book described the functionality and operation of a contemporary Paris department/novelty store?</text><reasoning>The Paris department store had its roots in the magasin de nouveautés, or novelty store; the first, the Tapis Rouge, was created in 1784. They flourished in the early 19th century, with La Belle ... |
What factors influenced the increase of department stores in Paris? | <text>What factors influenced the increase of department stores in Paris?</text><reasoning>The Paris department store had its roots in the magasin de nouveautés, or novelty store; the first, the Tapis Rouge, was created in 1784. They flourished in the early 19th century, with La Belle Jardiniere (1824), Aux Trois Quart... |
Where did department stores begin to advertise after the large influx of new shoppers? | <text>Where did department stores begin to advertise after the large influx of new shoppers?</text><reasoning>The Paris department store had its roots in the magasin de nouveautés, or novelty store; the first, the Tapis Rouge, was created in 1784. They flourished in the early 19th century, with La Belle Jardiniere (182... |
What began the influx of Chinese department stores? | <text>What began the influx of Chinese department stores?</text><reasoning>Since the opening policy in 1979, the Chinese department stores also develops swiftly along with the fast-growing economy. There are different department store groups dominating different regions. For example, INTIME department store has the big... |
What area does INTIME department stores have the most influence in? | <text>What area does INTIME department stores have the most influence in?</text><reasoning>Since the opening policy in 1979, the Chinese department stores also develops swiftly along with the fast-growing economy. There are different department store groups dominating different regions. For example, INTIME department s... |
What department store has the most success in Jiangsu Province? | <text>What department store has the most success in Jiangsu Province?</text><reasoning>Since the opening policy in 1979, the Chinese department stores also develops swiftly along with the fast-growing economy. There are different department store groups dominating different regions. For example, INTIME department store... |
How are these foreign department stores expanding so quickly? | <text>How are these foreign department stores expanding so quickly?</text><reasoning>Since the opening policy in 1979, the Chinese department stores also develops swiftly along with the fast-growing economy. There are different department store groups dominating different regions. For example, INTIME department store h... |
What cities influenced how department stores in Germany operated? | <text>What cities influenced how department stores in Germany operated?</text><reasoning>The design and function of department stores in Germany followed the lead of London, Paris and New York. Germany used to have a number of department stores; nowadays only a few of them remain. Next to some smaller, independent depa... |
What department store was taken over by Nicolas Berggruen in 2010? | <text>What department store was taken over by Nicolas Berggruen in 2010?</text><reasoning>The design and function of department stores in Germany followed the lead of London, Paris and New York. Germany used to have a number of department stores; nowadays only a few of them remain. Next to some smaller, independent dep... |
What major department store operates in Berlin? | <text>What major department store operates in Berlin?</text><reasoning>The design and function of department stores in Germany followed the lead of London, Paris and New York. Germany used to have a number of department stores; nowadays only a few of them remain. Next to some smaller, independent department stores thes... |
What store is a part of the Metro AG? | <text>What store is a part of the Metro AG?</text><reasoning>The design and function of department stores in Germany followed the lead of London, Paris and New York. Germany used to have a number of department stores; nowadays only a few of them remain. Next to some smaller, independent department stores these are Kars... |
What year did Lane Crawford open? | <text>What year did Lane Crawford open?</text><reasoning>The first department stores Lane Crawford was opened in 1850 by Scots Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford on Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong Island. At the beginning, the store mainly catered visiting ships' crews as well as British Navy staff and their families. In 19... |
Who established Lane Crawford? | <text>Who established Lane Crawford?</text><reasoning>The first department stores Lane Crawford was opened in 1850 by Scots Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford on Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong Island. At the beginning, the store mainly catered visiting ships' crews as well as British Navy staff and their families. In 1900,... |
What was the store's original target customer base? | <text>What was the store's original target customer base?</text><reasoning>The first department stores Lane Crawford was opened in 1850 by Scots Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford on Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong Island. At the beginning, the store mainly catered visiting ships' crews as well as British Navy staff and the... |
Who opened the first Chinese-owned department store? | <text>Who opened the first Chinese-owned department store?</text><reasoning>The first department stores Lane Crawford was opened in 1850 by Scots Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford on Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong Island. At the beginning, the store mainly catered visiting ships' crews as well as British Navy staff and th... |
What store was founded in Paris, in 1838, which sold a wide variety of products? | <text>What store was founded in Paris, in 1838, which sold a wide variety of products?</text><reasoning>A novelty shop called Au Bon Marché had been founded in Paris in 1838 to sell lace, ribbons, sheets, mattresses, buttons, umbrellas and other assorted goods. It originally had four departments, twelve employees, and ... |
Who became a partner to this store in 1852 and drastically changed operations? | <text>Who became a partner to this store in 1852 and drastically changed operations?</text><reasoning>A novelty shop called Au Bon Marché had been founded in Paris in 1838 to sell lace, ribbons, sheets, mattresses, buttons, umbrellas and other assorted goods. It originally had four departments, twelve employees, and a ... |
What was the change in profit to Au Bon Marche after these changes? | <text>What was the change in profit to Au Bon Marche after these changes?</text><reasoning>A novelty shop called Au Bon Marché had been founded in Paris in 1838 to sell lace, ribbons, sheets, mattresses, buttons, umbrellas and other assorted goods. It originally had four departments, twelve employees, and a floor space... |
What engineering company helped the store expand in 1872 | <text>What engineering company helped the store expand in 1872</text><reasoning>A novelty shop called Au Bon Marché had been founded in Paris in 1838 to sell lace, ribbons, sheets, mattresses, buttons, umbrellas and other assorted goods. It originally had four departments, twelve employees, and a floor space of three h... |
What was Boucicaut most widely known for? | <text>What was Boucicaut most widely known for?</text><reasoning>A novelty shop called Au Bon Marché had been founded in Paris in 1838 to sell lace, ribbons, sheets, mattresses, buttons, umbrellas and other assorted goods. It originally had four departments, twelve employees, and a floor space of three hundred meters. ... |
When did Ireland begin to see a growth in its middle class? | <text>When did Ireland begin to see a growth in its middle class?</text><reasoning>Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had n... |
What department store was founded in 1853? | <text>What department store was founded in 1853?</text><reasoning>Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had not evolved gradua... |
In what city was Delany's New Mart opened? | <text>In what city was Delany's New Mart opened?</text><reasoning>Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had not evolved gradua... |
What was Delany's originally called? | <text>What was Delany's originally called?</text><reasoning>Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had not evolved gradually fr... |
In what year was the store destroyed? | <text>In what year was the store destroyed?</text><reasoning>Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had not evolved gradually f... |
What is one of BYU's characteristics that is most often pointed out through reputation? | <text>What is one of BYU's characteristics that is most often pointed out through reputation?</text><reasoning>One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, esp... |
What percentage of BYU's class of 2005 were married? | <text>What percentage of BYU's class of 2005 were married?</text><reasoning>One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, especially marriage within the faith. ... |
What is the national marriage average among college graduates? | <text>What is the national marriage average among college graduates?</text><reasoning>One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, especially marriage within t... |
What is the average age that BYU students marry according to a 2005 study? | <text>What is the average age that BYU students marry according to a 2005 study?</text><reasoning>One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, especially marri... |
What type of marriage is highly valued by LDS members? | <text>What type of marriage is highly valued by LDS members?</text><reasoning>One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, especially marriage within the faith... |
What are two main department stores in France? | <text>What are two main department stores in France?</text><reasoning>France's major upscale department stores are Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, which both have flagship stores on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and branches around the country. The first department store in France, Le Bon Marché in Paris, was found... |
What year was the first department store open in France? | <text>What year was the first department store open in France?</text><reasoning>France's major upscale department stores are Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, which both have flagship stores on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and branches around the country. The first department store in France, Le Bon Marché in Paris,... |
Who currently owns Le Bon Marche? | <text>Who currently owns Le Bon Marche?</text><reasoning>France's major upscale department stores are Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, which both have flagship stores on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and branches around the country. The first department store in France, Le Bon Marché in Paris, was founded in 1852 an... |
What apartment store in Paris was closed in 2005? | <text>What apartment store in Paris was closed in 2005?</text><reasoning>France's major upscale department stores are Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, which both have flagship stores on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and branches around the country. The first department store in France, Le Bon Marché in Paris, was fo... |
What French department store is part of the same group as Galeries Lafayette? | <text>What French department store is part of the same group as Galeries Lafayette?</text><reasoning>France's major upscale department stores are Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, which both have flagship stores on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris and branches around the country. The first department store in France, Le... |
What is one type of competition department stores face? | <text>What is one type of competition department stores face?</text><reasoning>Before the 1950s, the department store held an eminent place in both Canada and Australia, during both the Great Depression and World War II. Since then, they have suffered from strong competition from specialist stores. Most recently the co... |
What types of stores have created even more competition? | <text>What types of stores have created even more competition?</text><reasoning>Before the 1950s, the department store held an eminent place in both Canada and Australia, during both the Great Depression and World War II. Since then, they have suffered from strong competition from specialist stores. Most recently the c... |
What factor lead to a decrease in department store shoppers? | <text>What factor lead to a decrease in department store shoppers?</text><reasoning>Before the 1950s, the department store held an eminent place in both Canada and Australia, during both the Great Depression and World War II. Since then, they have suffered from strong competition from specialist stores. Most recently t... |
In what year were department store sales beaten by larger stores? | <text>In what year were department store sales beaten by larger stores?</text><reasoning>Before the 1950s, the department store held an eminent place in both Canada and Australia, during both the Great Depression and World War II. Since then, they have suffered from strong competition from specialist stores. Most recen... |
What business was the Hudson's Bay Company originally involved in? | <text>What business was the Hudson's Bay Company originally involved in?</text><reasoning>From its origins in the fur trade, the Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest corporation in North America and was the largest department store operator in Canada until the mid-1980s, with locations across the country. It also previou... |
What department store chain did Hudson's Bay Company own until it dissolved in 2013? | <text>What department store chain did Hudson's Bay Company own until it dissolved in 2013?</text><reasoning>From its origins in the fur trade, the Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest corporation in North America and was the largest department store operator in Canada until the mid-1980s, with locations across the countr... |
How many stores did Woolco operate before selling their shares to Walmart? | <text>How many stores did Woolco operate before selling their shares to Walmart?</text><reasoning>From its origins in the fur trade, the Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest corporation in North America and was the largest department store operator in Canada until the mid-1980s, with locations across the country. It also... |
Currently, what department store is most popular in Canada? | <text>Currently, what department store is most popular in Canada?</text><reasoning>From its origins in the fur trade, the Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest corporation in North America and was the largest department store operator in Canada until the mid-1980s, with locations across the country. It also previously own... |
In what year was Marshall Field and company established? | <text>In what year was Marshall Field and company established?</text><reasoning>Marshall Field & Company originated in 1852. It was the premier department store on the main shopping street in the Midwest, State Street in Chicago. Upscale shoppers came by train from throughout the region, patronizing nearby hotels. It g... |
When did Marshall's convert to the Macy's name? | <text>When did Marshall's convert to the Macy's name?</text><reasoning>Marshall Field & Company originated in 1852. It was the premier department store on the main shopping street in the Midwest, State Street in Chicago. Upscale shoppers came by train from throughout the region, patronizing nearby hotels. It grew to be... |
What made Marshall's such a good example for other stores? | <text>What made Marshall's such a good example for other stores?</text><reasoning>Marshall Field & Company originated in 1852. It was the premier department store on the main shopping street in the Midwest, State Street in Chicago. Upscale shoppers came by train from throughout the region, patronizing nearby hotels. It... |
Where was Marshall's European buying office located? | <text>Where was Marshall's European buying office located?</text><reasoning>Marshall Field & Company originated in 1852. It was the premier department store on the main shopping street in the Midwest, State Street in Chicago. Upscale shoppers came by train from throughout the region, patronizing nearby hotels. It grew ... |
What free service did Marshall's provide customers until changing their name to Macy's? | <text>What free service did Marshall's provide customers until changing their name to Macy's?</text><reasoning>Marshall Field & Company originated in 1852. It was the premier department store on the main shopping street in the Midwest, State Street in Chicago. Upscale shoppers came by train from throughout the region, ... |
What were some of the original Australian department stores? | <text>What were some of the original Australian department stores?</text><reasoning>Although there were a number of department stores in Australia for much of the 20th Century, including chains such as Grace Bros. and Waltons, many disappeared during the 1980s and 1990s. Today Myer and David Jones, located nationally, ... |
When did Sydney Myer come to Australia? | <text>When did Sydney Myer come to Australia?</text><reasoning>Although there were a number of department stores in Australia for much of the 20th Century, including chains such as Grace Bros. and Waltons, many disappeared during the 1980s and 1990s. Today Myer and David Jones, located nationally, are practically the n... |
Where did the Myer Retail Group open it's first store? | <text>Where did the Myer Retail Group open it's first store?</text><reasoning>Although there were a number of department stores in Australia for much of the 20th Century, including chains such as Grace Bros. and Waltons, many disappeared during the 1980s and 1990s. Today Myer and David Jones, located nationally, are pr... |
What type of department stores are Myer and David Jones? | <text>What type of department stores are Myer and David Jones?</text><reasoning>Although there were a number of department stores in Australia for much of the 20th Century, including chains such as Grace Bros. and Waltons, many disappeared during the 1980s and 1990s. Today Myer and David Jones, located nationally, are ... |
What department store brand is now out of business in Australia? | <text>What department store brand is now out of business in Australia?</text><reasoning>Although there were a number of department stores in Australia for much of the 20th Century, including chains such as Grace Bros. and Waltons, many disappeared during the 1980s and 1990s. Today Myer and David Jones, located national... |
What store did Parkson buy in 2011? | <text>What store did Parkson buy in 2011?</text><reasoning>Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by its second store... |
Where did Centro open it's first store of 2014? | <text>Where did Centro open it's first store of 2014?</text><reasoning>Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by its ... |
Who did Lotte partner with? | <text>Who did Lotte partner with?</text><reasoning>Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by its second store in Jaka... |
Where is the "Lotte Shopping Avenue" located? | <text>Where is the "Lotte Shopping Avenue" located?</text><reasoning>Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by its se... |
What was Makro re-labeled as after it's purchase? | <text>What was Makro re-labeled as after it's purchase?</text><reasoning>Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by it... |
Where was the "Marble Palace" built in 1846? | <text>Where was the "Marble Palace" built in 1846?</text><reasoning>In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy of providing "... |
What policy did the Marble Palace introduce? | <text>What policy did the Marble Palace introduce?</text><reasoning>In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy of providing "... |
How many departments did the new store have, built in 1862? | <text>How many departments did the new store have, built in 1862?</text><reasoning>In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy... |
What selling methods did the Marble Palace use? | <text>What selling methods did the Marble Palace use?</text><reasoning>In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy of providin... |
What customer services did the Marble Palace offer? | <text>What customer services did the Marble Palace offer?</text><reasoning>In New York City in 1846, Alexander Turney Stewart established the "Marble Palace" on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets. He offered European retail merchandise at fixed prices on a variety of dry goods, and advertised a policy of prov... |
What Mexican department store typically caters to high-end goods? | <text>What Mexican department store typically caters to high-end goods?</text><reasoning>Mexico has a large number of department stores based in Mexico, of which the most traditional are El Palacio de Hierro (High end and luxury goods) and Liverpool (Upper-middle income), with its middle income sister store Fabricas de... |
What company is responsible for over 100 stores in the country? | <text>What company is responsible for over 100 stores in the country?</text><reasoning>Mexico has a large number of department stores based in Mexico, of which the most traditional are El Palacio de Hierro (High end and luxury goods) and Liverpool (Upper-middle income), with its middle income sister store Fabricas de F... |
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