DDS

Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) is a family-controlled department store chain founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard in Nashville, Arkansas. The company has grown from a single store to become one of the largest department store operators in the United States, with approximately 280 locations across the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern regions. Dillard's operates as a traditional department store retailer, offering a wide range of merchandise including fashion apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. The company has maintained its position as a regional department store leader despite the broader challenges facing the retail sector, particularly the shift toward online shopping and the decline of mall-based retail.