Retail Industry Almanac, 2019: Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--()--The "Retail Industry Almanac 2019: Retail Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies" book from Plunkett Research Ltd has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This research analyzes the major trends and technologies in the global Retail Sector. In addition, it profiles hundreds of the industry's top firms.

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
  • Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
  • In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
  • Industry Glossary

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 492

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

Key Topics Covered

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Retail Industry

  • Introduction to the Retail Industry
  • Wal-Mart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon
  • Department Stores Suffer, While Today's Consumers Demand Discounts and Convenience
  • Warehouse Clubs and Discount Department Stores Battle for Market Share
  • Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
  • Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales
  • Apple Sets the Bar for Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers
  • Consumers Slowly Increase Borrowing
  • Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
  • Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
  • Robotics in Retail
  • Retailers Offer Expedited Delivery to Compete with Amazon
  • RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
  • Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
  • Self-Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow in Stores and Online
  • Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India
  • Retail Center Occupancy Is Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores
  • Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
  • Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing
  • Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up
  • LOHAS- Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
  • Plus-Size and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers
  • Discount Clothing Retailers See Promise in Designer Lines
  • Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Consumer Products Lines Compete for Growth
  • Manhattan's FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet/Amazon Competes in Groceries
  • How to Interpret Reports of Retail Sales

Chapter 2: Retail Industry Statistics

  • U.S. Retail Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  • Annual Consumer Price Index, 1940-2018, U.S.
  • Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1989-3rd Quarter 2018
  • Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1992- September 2018
  • U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2018
  • Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2012-2017
  • Total Monthly Sales and Inventories of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: January- September 2018
  • Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: Monthly, through September 2018
  • Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2012-2017
  • Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2009-3rd Quarter 2018
  • Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2017
  • Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2012-2017, U.S.
  • Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2017
  • Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2011-2017
  • Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2010-September 2018

Chapter 3: Important Retail Industry Contacts

  • Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites

Chapter 4: The Retail 500:

  • Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
  • Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
  • Alphabetical Index
  • Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
  • Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
  • Individual Data Profiles on Each of The Retail 500

Additional Indexes

  • Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
  • Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations

A Short Retail Industry Glossary

Companies Mentioned

  • Aarons Inc
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co
  • Advance Auto Parts Inc
  • AEON Co Ltd
  • Ahold Delhaize NV
  • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc
  • AMCON Distributing Company
  • American Eagle Outfitters Inc
  • Apple Inc
  • Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc
  • Ascena Retail Group Inc
  • AutoZone Inc
  • Avon Products Inc
  • Axfood AB
  • Barnes & Noble Inc
  • Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
  • Best Buy Co Inc
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
  • Big Lots Inc
  • BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS
  • Birks Group Inc
  • BJs Wholesale Club Inc
  • Buckle Inc (The)
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
  • Burberry Group plc
  • Caleres Inc
  • Calloways Nursery Inc
  • Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
  • Carrefour SA
  • Carters Inc
  • Casey's General Stores Inc
  • Cato Corporation (The)
  • Cherokee Inc
  • Chico's FAS Inc
  • Childrens Place Retail Stores Inc (The)
  • Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited
  • Christian Dior SE
  • Christopher & Banks Corporation
  • Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao SA (CBD)
  • Conns Inc
  • Convenience Retail Asia Ltd
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • CVS Health Corporation
  • Destination Maternity Corporation
  • Destination XL Group Inc
  • DGSE Companies Inc
  • Dick's Sporting Goods Inc
  • Dillards Inc
  • Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA (DIA)
  • and many more...

For more information about this book visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v7z9j2/retail_industry?w=4

Contacts

ResearchAndMarkets.com
Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
Related Topics: Retail

Contacts

ResearchAndMarkets.com
Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
Related Topics: Retail