Department stores in the United States are very large. They are called department stores because they have many different departments. For example, you can buy dresses, blouses and skirts in the Women's Clothing Department. You can buy suits, shirts and ties in the Men's Clothing Department. Parents can buy clothes for their children in the Children's Clothing Department. And shoes, boots and sneakers are in the Shoe Department.
Most department stores have TVs and radios in their Home Entertainment Departments. Some stores also have Appliance (器具)Departments. You can buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and other appliances there.
Do you want to read a book? Go to the Book Department ! Do you want to buy a pair of earrings or a necklace? Go to the Jewelry Department!
There are a lot of other reasons why people shop in department stores. You can buy things at special low prices when department stores have sales. Sometimes stores even have half-price sales !
You can also return things at department stores. Take your receipt to the Customer Service Department, and you can exchange the item (产品)or get back the money. In some stores, you can even eat lunch or dinner in a restaurant. Department stores are great places to shop because people can get almost everything they want in one place.