Question

what is departmental stote?​

Answer 1

A department store is a retail establishment offering a wide range of consumer goods in different product categories known as "departments". In modern major cities, the department store made a dramatic appearance in the middle of the 19th century, and permanently reshaped shopping habits, and the definition of service and luxury.

Answer 2

Its a retail mall giving varied range of consumer goods in various stores called "departments".  

Major cities department store made drastic appearance in middle of 19th century and permanently reshaped shopping habits and explanation of service and luxury.  

Same developments under way in London (with Whiteleys), Paris (Le Bon Marché in 1852) and New York (with Stewart's).