In the walls of New York City’s lost department stores lie the histories and memories of many generations of New Yorkers.

The retail apocalypse claimed the lives of several department stores this decade. Here's a closer look at which brands joined the retail graveyard.

The department-store business can be cutthroat. Here are a number of retro chains that went out of business before the retail apocalypse kicked in.

Department stores are struggling to attract younger shoppers, which is why they must focus on new experiences and brand partnerships to stay relevant amid declining sales.

Macy’s announcement Tuesday that it will close 150 stores, or nearly a third of its total, is the result of a once-great department store industry in decades of decline.