This summary contains selected trends and statistics chapters excerpted from Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2007 that focus on the Department Store, Mall & Discount Store sectors of the retail industry. It includes our analysis of the major trends from Department Stores have Evolved into Giant Apparel, Cosmetics and Accessories Stores, to Rise of Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers, to Malls Morph to Stay Afloat. In addition, we provide statistical tables such as U.S. Shopping Centers At A Glance: 1980-2005 and Selected Shopping Patterns, 1996-2005. As a finishing touch, individual company profiles are provided for ten of the leading discount retailers in the world. Wield this tool for strategic planning, business development, or industry analysis.