Retail's Old Guard Lives; After Years of Eroding Business, Department Stores Stage a Comeback From: The Washington Post | Date: November 11, 2006| Author: Ylan Q. Mui - Washington Post Staff Writer | Copyright 2006 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Every holiday season needs a comeback story. This year, the honor goes to the long-suffering department store.

For the past two months, department stores have basked in strong sales growth after years of sluggish -- and occasionally downright miserable -- performance. It began with a strong back-to-school season that outpaced all other retail sectors in sales growth. Momentum built in October, with department stores again in the lead. And now industry experts expect them to be amon...

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