What is the difference between a discount store and a department store?
Discount stores (e.g., K Mart, Wal-mart, Target) offer a good selection of items at low prices and are mostly self-service. Department stores, such as Sears or JC Penney, generally have higher prices but tend to have better quality products as well as salespeople that can better help you. What does a shopping mall offer? At a shopping mall you will find many stores together, often under the same roof. Malls may have discount stores, department stores, specialty shops, restaurants, snack stores, and sometimes even movie theaters all in the same place. This makes comparison shopping (comparing prices on similar items at different stores) easy. Secondhand or thrift stores, such as Goodwill or Salvation Army, are good places to look for used furniture and clothing. Before you buy a used item, check carefully for any damage. You can seldom get a refund on the purchase of used items. What is a drug store? A drug store contains a pharmacy (see health care section) where you can get prescripti
