Christmas! - [TS] Showing a New Style, Department Stores Surge After four

[TS] Showing a New Style, Department Stores Surge
After four decades of decline, the department store has again become a destination for shoppers.
By MICHAEL BARBARO

ADVERTISING; Shorthand for a Holiday: Ralphie, the BB Gun and the Flagpole
In the last decade, the movie “ A Christmas Story” has become a cult classic that has made it a holiday gleam in the eyes of advertisers.
By STUART ELLIOTT

[TS] Sparing the Reindeer With Help From a Mouse
The best selection of sweet and savory gifts, courtesy of the Web.
By MARIAN BURROS