Sears, Other American Store Chains Are Downsizing

brand –n. a group of products made by a specific company under a specific name

customer –n someone who buys goods and services

trend –n. the general direction of change

hedge fund –n. an investment group that takes financial risks in order to get high returns

retail –adj. related to the business of selling products directly to customers

shopping –n. visiting places were goods are sold

department store –n. a large store that sells many different products in different areas such as clothing, toys, furniture and appliances

chain –n. many stores of the same business that appear across a state or nationwide

catalog –n. a book provided by a business that shows what products it has to offer