<p>The 19th-century department store and its successor, the modern mall, have continually evolved to attract and keep consumer attention for decades. Critic Alexandra Lange and Cooper Hewitt curator Emily Orr examine design’s leading role in the development and cultural impact of some of America’s most impressive shopping complexes. Sharing stories from their recent books on...</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2022/05/19/store-stories-exploring-the-history-design-of-retail/">Store Stories: Exploring the History & Design of Retail</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.cooperhewitt.org">Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum</a>.</p>
