The document discusses the author's favorite hobby and how it makes them happy and in a good mood. It lists several clothing stores they enjoy shopping at for clothes, shoes, and accessories. It then provides a brief history of department stores starting in 1849 and mentions some favorite fragrance, shoe, and clothing brands. A chart shows the author's rating of an investment as a 3, or "Hold".

1. Katie Boso
University of South Carolina
Spring 2012

2.  I love it
 It makes me happy
 It makes me in a great mood
 When I’m upset about something it
cures me
 It’s my favorite hobby

3.  J. Crew
 American Eagle
 Gap
 Banana Republic
 Express
 Loose Lucy's
 Delia’s
 Wish Fivepoints

4.  J. Crew
 Banana Republic
 American Eagle
 Ralph Lauren Stores

5. 1849: Pittsburgh brought a
department store
1851:they chained with Dillard’s
and J. Edwards Debalto Sr.

6. Fragrances/ Shoes/Boots Clothes
Lotions
Victoria Rainbows J. Crew
Secrets
Bath and Nordstrom Express
Body Works

8. Favorite stores
Purse brands
Outlet malls

9. Investor Relations
0
4
6
1 Strong Buy
2 buy
3-Hold
4 Underperform
3 5-Sell
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