What Happened With J.C. Penney's Retail Sales?

The video discusses the performance of department stores like Kohl's, Nordstrom, Macy's, and JCPenney, highlighting their revenue challenges and strategies to protect margins. It contrasts their struggles with Amazon's growth and declining mall traffic. The impact of potential trade policies on the apparel industry and consumer spending is also explored, emphasizing economic implications and the need for compromise in trade restrictions.

Discuss the implications of mall traffic decline on department stores.

What are the potential effects of anti-trade policies on the apparel business in the U.S.?