Americans are abandoning a longtime status symbol — and it’s killing Macy’s and Nordstrom

American department stores are in trouble. Both Macy’s and Nordstrom reported sales declines in their most recent quarters. Many analysts expect more bad news when the companies report earnings this month. But one category that has been suffering amid department stores’ struggles is the designer handbag, which has long been a status symbol for American women.

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