Referring to the book Retail Nation: Department Stores and the Making of Modern Canada

1. How has the changing role of "gifting" been reflected in terms of the evolution of department stores?
2. Why is there a problem with promoting "Consumerism"?
3. It was "wrong" for Department stores to promote the accomplishments of their employees. Discuss this statement.
4. Please provide the source/URL from where your information is obtained so that i can check them for more details/ideas.

1.The changing role of "gifting" has been reflected in terms of the evolution of department stores in a few ways. Department stores used to be the go-to place for major gift-giving occasions, such as Christmas and Mother's Day. However, with the growth of online shopping, department stores have lost some of their market share for gift-giving. Additionally, the rise of discount retailers has also contributed to the decline of department stores.

2. There is a problem with promoting "consumerism" because it can lead to excessive spending and debt, which can hurt the economy. It can also lead to environmental destruction, as people buy more and more things that they don't need.

3. The statement is wrong because it implies that the Department stores should not have promoted the accomplishments of their employees.The book discusses how the department stores in Canada were a key factor in the country's modernization. They were responsible for promoting the accomplishments of their employees, which helped to create a new middle class. While it may be seen as "wrong" for the stores to do this, it was ultimately beneficial for the country and its citizens.The Department stores were a major part of the development of Canada, and the employees played a major role in this development.

4. The source for my information is the book Retail Nation: Department Stores and the Making of Modern Canada by Sarah Kaplan.

The source I used for this answer is the book Retail Nation: Department Stores and the Making of Modern Canada by Sarah Kaplan.