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Book SynopsisNo other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. The global retail industry is in the midst of vast changes. Malls are being redesigned in the U.S., while new mall construction is booming in Asia. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research shows you trends and a thorough analysis of technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from retail sales by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the advent of retail-based entertainment venues. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covers the Retail 500 Firms, giving you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains around the world, both public and private. These profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, web site addresses, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Table of Contents
- Introduction 1
- How to Use This Book 3
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Retail Industry 7
- 1) Introduction to the Retail Industry 8
- 2) The Retail Industry in the Post-COVID Era 9
- 3) Walmart Still Leads the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon 9
- 4) ALDI Scores Big Market Share in the U.S., UK and Europe with its Discount Supermarkets and Aggressive Investment/Walmart Dominates Grocery Retailing 10
- 5) Department Stores Grow Online Sales/ Modernize Retail Approach 11
- 6) Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales 13
- 7) Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales 14
- 8) Apple Sets the Bar for Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers 16
- 9) Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges 17
- 10) Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models 19
- 11) Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders 20
- 12) Robotics in Retailing and Ecommerce Fulfillment 22
- 13) RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution 22
- 14) Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods 23
- 15) Self-Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow 24
- 16) Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India 25
- 17) Mall and Shopping Center Occupancy Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores 27
- 18) Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns 27
- 19) Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers 28
- 20) Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up 29
- 21) LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers 30
- 22) Plus-Size and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers 31
- 23) Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars 33
- 24) Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services 34
- 25) Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow 35
- 26) How to Interpret Reports of Retail Sales 37
- Chapter 2: Retail Industry Statistics 39
- U.S. Retail Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 40
- Annual Consumer Price Index, 1950-2023, U.S. 41
- Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1990-2nd Quarter 2023 42
- Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1993- August 2023 43
- U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2023 44
- Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2017-2022 45
- Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2017-2022 46
- Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2022 48
- Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2016-2022, U.S. 49
- Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2022 50
- Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2016-2022 51
- Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2016-September 2023 52
- Chapter 3: Important Retail Industry Contacts 53
- (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
- Chapter 4: THE RETAIL 500:
- Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 81
- Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 82
- Alphabetical Index 95
- Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State 99
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 103
- Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE RETAIL 500 107
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 600
- Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 602
- A Short Retail Industry Glossary 623
