Penney, Targetand May Department Stores aren't subject to the same social criticism.

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Turnof also recommends shares of Federated Department Stores, which picked up a superior gift strategy company in May Department Stores that will positively affect the company's Macy's unit, and Nordstrom, a luxury store largely insulated against cyclical downturns that has improved its women's line.

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One of those I especially like now is May Department Stores (nyse: MAY - news - people ), America's largest such chain, at 50% of annual revenue, 4 times cash flow (in the sense of 2002 net income plus depreciation) and with a 4.1% dividend yield.

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The state's drab department stores may be reporting poor retail sales, but snazzier, private shops in big cities are doing a rollicking trade.

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You may earn even bigger savings in dollar terms by using Blue Cash Everyday for its 2 percent rebate in department stores.

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