This research seeks to identify the components that enable organizations Department Stores segment of retail sector in Colombia last; It analyzes the definition for ever by the Universidad del Rosario in 2009 and contrasts with previous and subsequent theoretical studies, in depth interviews with some of the actors of the segment in the country, and information on the topic posted in media. From these data triangulation that concludes, while the sector has the same problems and evaluation criteria any company, the same sustainability criteria are applicable.
