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This day is celebrated as a fun day all over the USA and the celebration is also taking place in other countries.
This day is celebrated by employees and shoppers all over the US and other countries as a fun event.
The exact date of origin of this day is still not known but it is celebrated on October 16 every year.
There is no oral or written record in history about who started celebrating this day.
The department store was one of the innovations that changed the way people shopped. It provided the 19th century world with clean environments and convenience. People could shop all they wanted under one roof!
Earlier, department stores would hang large clocks and people used to meet there and discuss the day’s news and happenings. On Department Store Day, department stores conducted parades and put out items on sale. The most famous one is the Macy's Day parade which is organized every year to commemorate this day.
The fanciest way to commemorate Department Store Day is to join in the parades, sales, and events organized by various retail stores on October 16.
You can also read about the history of department stores, their varying specializations like food, clothing, utensils, accessories, and more. It's fun to learn how the business models evolved over time.
Another way to commemorate this day is to just shop. Head over to your favorite places on this day and shop all you want!
There is no historical record as to who started this tradition, but it is celebrated on October 16 each year.
Department Store Day is celebrated on October 16 each year.
Department stores signify a paradigm shift in the history of the shopping industry which revolutionized the world of shopping.
Many department stores organize parades and put merchandise on sale on October 16. In addition, you can read about the history of department stores and how they hold significant importance in history.
Department stores play a great role in the history of the shopping industry. That's why October 16 is celebrated to show the benefaction these stores have made to the world’s shopping culture.
| Date | Day |
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| October 15, 2020 | Thursday |
| October 15, 2021 | Friday |
| October 15, 2022 | Saturday |
| October 15, 2023 | Sunday |
| October 15, 2024 | Tuesday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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