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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue) |
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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

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Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers 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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Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics |
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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, 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, & Other Exercise Apparel |
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Men's Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Belts, Rain Accessories. |
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Men's Sweat Tops, Pants, & Warm-Ups |
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Other Apparel Items |
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Women's, Juniors', & 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, 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, & Other Exercise Apparel |
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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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Women's Accessories, Including Handbags, Wallets, Neckwear, Gloves, Belts, Rain Accessories. |
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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' Clothing & Accessories |
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Boys' Clothing & Accessories |
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Girls' 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' Dress & Casual Footwear |
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Men's & Women's Outdoor Hiking/Sports Boots |
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Men's Athletic Footwear, Including Tennis Shoes/Sneakers |
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Women's Athletic Footwear, Including Tennis Shoes/Sneakers |
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Children's Athletic Footwear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants', & Toddlers' Tennis Shoes/Sneakers |
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Curtains, Draperies, Blinds, Slipcovers, Bed & Table Coverings |
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Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture |
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Other Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen & Bedroom Furniture |
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Infants' Furniture |
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Kitchenware & Home Furnishings |
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Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attachments, Novelty Jewelry, Estate/Antique Jewelry. |
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Watches, Watchbands, & Parts |
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Diamond, Gemstone, Pearl, Platinum, & Sterling Jewelry |
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All Other Jewelry |
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Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games |
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Optical Goods, Including Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Sunglasses. |
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Sporting Goods & Recreational Equipment |
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All Other Merchandise |
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Luggage & Leather Goods |
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Souvenirs & Novelty Items |
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Seasonal Decorations |
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All Other Merchandise, Excluding Lottery Ticket Sales/Commissions |
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Advertising | ||
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Employee benefit programs | ||
Taxes and Licenses | ||
Bad Debts | ||
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Non-Operating Income | ||
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Income Tax | ||
Net Profit Net Income | ||
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers industry is performing. | |
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
Liquidity Ratios | Industry Average |
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Bankers and suppliers use liquidity 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. |
Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
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Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, 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, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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Inventory Turnover 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 Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific 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 | 6% | Order at top of page |
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Chief Executives | 0% | |||
General and Operations Managers | 4% | |||
Sales and Related Occupations | 75% | |||
Supervisors of Sales Workers | 10% | |||
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 10% | |||
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 10% | |||
Retail Sales Workers | 64% | |||
Cashiers | 10% | |||
Cashiers | 10% | |||
Retail Salespersons | 54% | |||
Retail Salespersons | 54% | |||
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 7% | |||
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 5% | |||
Material Moving Workers | 5% |
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers industry and adjacent sectors:Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers industry. |
Latest Industry News
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- Apparel Retailer Stocks Q1 In Review: Victoria's Secret (NYSE:VSCO) Vs Peers - Looking back on apparel retailer stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Victoria's Secret (NYSE:VSCO) and its peers. (08/07/2025)
- Scandinavian Fashion: 26 Fashion Labels You Should Know - So you saw all the street-style pics coming out of Copenhagen Fashion Week and want to know more about Scandinavian fashion? Well, to start, there are at least 26 fashion labels that should definitely be on your radar. (08/06/2025)
- Kate Spade co-founder, fashion entrepreneur Elyce Arons, named Kansan of the Year - Elyce Arons, who grew up on a Kansas farm, co-founded the fashion empire named after the late Kate Spade. The longtime friends met at KU. (08/06/2025)
- Your junk could be Gen Z’s treasure. How to profit from the resurgence of Y2K fashion - Juicy Couture sweat sets and low-rise, bedazzled jeans. Chunky belts and baby tees and miniskirts. Early 2000s fashion is all the rage again. Many millennials might cringe at the Y2K aesthetic, (08/06/2025)
- From Milan to Chi?in?u: Meet the 8 Designers That Make Up Fashion's New Guard in 2025 - Since starting her brand in 2018, Díaz has dressed some of today's most relevant tastemakers, including Christie Tyler, Mimi Nguyen, Stephanie Broek, and Leandra Medine Cohen. How would you describe the Esånt world? Beautiful, simple, powerful, empowering, authentic, and meaningful. How does Monterrey inspire you and your designs? (08/05/2025)
- How Retailers Are Adapting Traditional Scottish Clothing for Modern Audiences - Traditional Scottish clothing symbolizes heritage, with accessories that preserve the charm of cultural tradition. (08/04/2025)
- Q1 Earnings Outperformers: Gap (NYSE:GAP) And The Rest Of The Apparel Retailer Stocks - As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at apparel retailer stocks, starting with Gap (NYSE:GAP). (07/30/2025)
- ZILO Raises USD 4.5 Mn Led by Info Edge and Chiratae to Revolutionise Fashion Commerce - The capital will be deployed to help ZILO achieve product-market fit, strengthen its hybrid supply chain, forge brand partnerships, and expand its operations beyond Mumbai to other major Indian cities in the coming months. (06/27/2025)
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