Clothes, toys, housewares and accessories – who doesn't love a little one-stop shopping? After four weeks of voting, USA TODAY 10Best readers have chosen their top 10 department stores from the original list of nominees.
Stein Mart, a chain of 260 department stores across the US, retails current season, brand name fashions at discounted prices. Such value for money when it comes to department store shopping was a hit with readers, who voted Stein Mart as America's Best Department Store.
USA TODAY 10Best shopping experts agreed that Nordstrom shines with its superb customer service, and readers agreed, voting the Seattle-based department store to the runner up position.
Kohl's, Belk and The Bon-Ton rounded out the top five.
The full list of winners in the 'Best Department Store' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
- Stein Mart
- Nordstrom
- Kohl's
- Belk
- Bon-Ton
- Macy's
- Target
- JCPenney
- Dillard's
- T.J.Maxx
Next time you feel in need of some retail therapy, this list is sure to come in handy.
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Ruta Fox
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Ruta considers herself a "stealth" shopper, with a sharp eye for taste, style and value. As a former Los Angeles-based magazine editor, and a fashion executive at Bloomingdale's in New York City, fashion has always fascinated Ruta. Whether in a designer flagship, an off-the-beaten path boutique or a weekend flea market, Ruta enjoys the thrill of the hunt for that perfect piece. She says that "looking great is not about price."
Ruta Fox

Ruta considers herself a "stealth" shopper, with a sharp eye for taste, style and value. As a former Los Angeles-based magazine editor, and a fashion executive at Bloomingdale's in New York City, fashion has always fascinated Ruta. Whether in a designer flagship, an off-the-beaten path boutique or a weekend flea market, Ruta enjoys the thrill of the hunt for that perfect piece. She says that "looking great is not about price."
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Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss” at TK PR, gained the necessary tools for success in the industry by serving as the in-house PR director for a luxury fashion house in Manhattan, hosting store openings and product launches, runway shows and more. In 2010, Taryn produced the first ever Fashion Week event in Greenville, South Carolina. Taryn is a regular on both WSPA’s Your Carolina morning show and Carolina Now on the CW and serves as the Contributing Fashion Editor for US Airways in-flight magazine.
Taryn Scher

Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss” at TK PR, gained the necessary tools for success in the industry by serving as the in-house PR director for a luxury fashion house in Manhattan, hosting store openings and product launches, runway shows and more. In 2010, Taryn produced the first ever Fashion Week event in Greenville, South Carolina. Taryn is a regular on both WSPA’s Your Carolina morning show and Carolina Now on the CW and serves as the Contributing Fashion Editor for US Airways in-flight magazine.