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The Report on Department Stores contains key information used by Marketing Departments in many of the Fortune 1,000 companies and beyond. The report helps identify industry changes, trends, key players, and growth opportunities.
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Current Research on the Department Stores Industry
This section provides answers to the fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:- What is the total market size ($ millions)?
- Has the market grown or declined?
- What is the market growth rate?
- Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
- What is the industry size and average company size?
- How many companies are in the industry?
Market Size Statistics - Department Stores
The total U.S. market size for the Department Stores industry includes statistics on all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size. Use this market information to research and analyze growth rates and the Department Stores industry outlook based on quantitative research and hard data.
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Market Forecast - Department Stores[PREMIUM]
Market forecasts show the long term outlook & trends for Department Stores. The following five-year forecast utilizes advanced econometric techniques that take into account both short-term and long-term growth trends.
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Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Department Stores industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.| Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Groceries & Other Foods For Human Consumption Off The Premises |
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Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics |
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Prescriptions |
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Nonprescription Medicines |
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Vitamins, Minerals, & Other Dietary Supplements |
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Health Aids, Including First-Aid Prod; Foot Prod; Ortho Equip; |
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Cosmetics, Including Face Cream, Make-Up, Perfumes & Colognes |
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Other Hygiene Needs, Including Deodorants; Hair & Shaving Products |
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Soaps, Detergents, & Household Cleaners |
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Paper & Related Prod, Including Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue, Wraps |
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Men's Wear, Including Accessories |
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Men's Overcoats, Topcoats, Raincoats, Outer Jackets |
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Men's Suits & Formal Wear |
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Men's Sport Coats & Blazers |
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Men's Tailored & Dress Slacks |
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Men's Casual Slacks & Jeans, Walking Shorts. |
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Men's Dress Shirts |
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Men's Sport Shirts, Including T-Shirts, Knit & Woven Shirts |
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Men's Sweaters |
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Men's Hosiery, Pajamas, Robes, Underwear |
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Men's Sports Apparel, Including Tennis, Golf, Jogging, Swimming |
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Men's Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs |
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Men's Sweat Tops, Pants, & Warm-Ups |
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Women's, Juniors', And Misses' Wear, Including Accessories |
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Dresses, Including All Types |
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Dressy & Tailored Coats, Outer Jackets, Rainwear |
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Suits, Pantsuits, Sport Jackets, Blazers |
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Slacks/Pants, Jeans, Walking Shorts, Skirts |
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Tops, Including T-Shirts, Knit & Woven Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters |
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Women's Sports Apparel, Including Tennis, Golf, Jogging, Swimming |
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Hosiery, Including Pantyhose, Socks, Tights |
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Bras, Girdles, Corsets |
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Lingerie, Sleepwear, Loungewear |
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Accessories, Including Handbags, Wallets, Neckwear, Gloves, Belts |
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Women's Sweat Tops, Pants, & Warm-Ups |
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Other Apparel, Including Uniforms, Smocks & Other Apparel Items |
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Children's Wear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants' & Toddlers' |
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Boys' (Sizes 2 To 7 And 8 To 20) Clothing & Accessories |
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Girls' (Sizes 4 To 6x And 7 To 14) Clothing & Accessories |
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Infants' & Toddlers' Clothing & Accessories |
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Footwear, Including Accessories |
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Men's Footwear, Including Dress & Casual Footwear |
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Women's Footwear, Including Dress & Casual Footwear |
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Children's Footwear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants', & Toddlers' |
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Men's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots |
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Women's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots |
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Children's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots |
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Sewing, Knitting Materials & Supplies, Needlework Goods |
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Curtains, Draperies, Blinds, Slipcovers, Bed & Table Coverings |
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Curtains & Draperies |
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Vertical & Horizontal Blinds, Woven Wood Blinds, & Shades |
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Domestics, Including Towels, Sheets, Blankets, Table Linens |
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Major Household Appliances |
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Kitchen Appliances, Parts, & Accessories |
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Laundry Appliances, Parts, & Accessories |
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Other Major Household Appliances, Parts, & Accessories |
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Small Electric Appliances & Personal Care Appliances |
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TV, Video Recorders, Video Cameras, Video Tapes, DVDs |
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Televisions & Related Parts & Accessories |
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Video Recorders, Cameras, Tapes & electr Game/ DVD Comb Dev |
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Audio Equip, Musical Instr, Radios, Stereos, CDs, Records |
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Audio Equipment, Components, Parts & Accessories |
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Compact Discs, Records, Tapes, & Audio Books |
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Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, & Related Items |
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Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture |
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Upholstered Furniture |
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Sleep Equipment, Including Mattresses, Springs, Cots, Waterbeds |
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Other Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom Furniture, Including Headboards |
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All Other Furniture, Including Outdoor, Office, Computer-Related, Kitchen |
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Flooring & Floor Coverings |
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Soft-Surface (Textile) Floor Coverings & Accessories |
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Computer Hardware, Software, & Supplies |
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Computer & Peripheral Equipment |
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Prepackaged Computer Software, Including Software Downloads |
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Kitchenware & Home Furnishings |
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Cookware & Cooking Accessories |
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Dinnerware, China, Glassware, Tableware, Giftware |
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Decorative Accessories, Including Lamps, Lampshades, Mirrors |
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All Other Kitchenware & Home Furnishings |
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Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attach, Novelty Jewelry |
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Karat Gold Jewelry |
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Diamond, Gemstone, & Pearl Jewelry |
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All Other Jewelry |
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Books |
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Photographic Equipment & Supplies |
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Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games |
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Toys, Including Wheel Goods |
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Games, Including Video & Electronic Games |
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Hobby Goods |
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Optical Goods, Including Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Sunglasses |
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Sporting Goods |
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Exercise/Fitness Equipment |
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Firearms, Hunting Equipment, & Supplies |
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Fishing Tackle, Including Bait |
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Camping & Backpacking Equipment & Supplies |
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Bicycles, Parts & Accessories |
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All Other Sporting Goods |
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Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies |
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Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies |
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Outdoor Nursery Stock |
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Fertilizer, Lime, Chemicals, & Other Soil Treatments |
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Lawn & Garden Tools |
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Lawn & Garden Machinery, Equipment, & Parts |
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All Other Lawn & Garden Supplies |
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Paint & Sundries |
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Automotive Lubricants, Including Oil, Greases |
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Automotive Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Parts, Accessories |
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Auto Parts (Over-The-Counter), Accessories, & Sundry Supplies |
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Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies |
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Stationery Products |
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Office Paper, Including Computer, Copier, Fax & Typewriter Paper |
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Office & School Supplies |
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Office Equipment |
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Greeting Cards |
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Magazines & Newspapers |
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Luggage & Leather Goods |
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Telephones, Including Cellular Phones |
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Souvenirs & Novelty Items |
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Seasonal Decorations |
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Meals, Snacks And Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption |
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All Other Merchandise |
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All Nonmerchandise Receipts |
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Labor Charges For Work Performed By This Establishment |
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All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts |
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Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how competition is distributed throughout the country. Information by market can identify areas with higher and lower market share than average.Move mouse over states to see revenue statistics.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Department Stores
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales | |
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Financial Ratio Analysis - Department Stores
Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the Department Stores industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratio statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Liquidity Ratios - Department Stores | Industry Average |
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| Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio |
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| Inventory Turnover Ratio A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Department Stores
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of Department Stores jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Management Occupations | 2% |
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| General and Operations Managers | 1% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 53% | |||
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 6% | |||
| Cashiers | 14% | |||
| Retail Salespersons | 31% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 30% | |||
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 21% | |||
Companies in Department Stores and Adjacent Industries[PREMIUM]
Top Department Stores companies with the largest estimated market share. Information includes corporate earnings and public company ticker symbols where available.| Company | Address | Revenue Estimate |
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Public Department Stores Company News
Web scan for recent news about public companies. Department Stores market research on key company news, and Department Stores statistics. The market size analysis identifies the overall sales data within the industry. Statistics break down facts about companies within the market.
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