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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Footwear Merchant Wholesalers:
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 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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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Footwear Merchant Wholesalers industry include:- Increased online competition
- Shift towards sustainability and ethical sourcing
- Growth in athletic and leisure footwear
- Direct-to-consumer sales strategies
- Impact of global supply chain disruptions
- Demand for customization and personalization
- Emerging markets growth
- Technological advancements in product design and manufacturing
- Increased focus on health and wellness
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Footwear Merchant Wholesalers 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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Men's And Boys' Clothing |
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Men's And Boys' Dress And Casual Shirts, Sweaters, Slacks, And Jeans |
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Men's And Boys' Work Clothing And Uniforms |
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Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing |
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Women's, Misses', And Girls' Dresses, Blouses, And Sweaters, Including Unisex Clothing |
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Other Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing, Excluding Accessories |
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Men's Clothing Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, And Neckwear |
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Women's Clothing Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, And Handbags |
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Footwear |
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All Athletic Footwear |
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Infants' Footwear |
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Women's, Misses', And Girls' Footwear, Excluding Athletic Footwear |
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Men's And Boys' Footwear, Excluding Athletic Footwear |
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Shoe Accessories |
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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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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Footwear Merchant Wholesalers 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 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers 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 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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| 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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| 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. |
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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 | 12% | Order at top of page |
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| Top Executives | 5% | |||
| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 5% | |||
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 9% | |||
| Business Operations Specialists | 7% | |||
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 9% | |||
| Art and Design Workers | 8% | |||
| Designers | 8% | |||
| Fashion Designers | 5% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 18% | |||
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 13% | |||
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 13% | |||
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 12% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 23% | |||
| Information and Record Clerks | 7% | |||
| Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers | 6% | |||
| Production Occupations | 6% | |||
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 20% | |||
| Material Moving Workers | 18% | |||
| Laborers and Material Movers | 17% | |||
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7% | |||
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7% | |||
Footwear Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Footwear Merchant Wholesalers 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 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers 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 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers industry. |
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Latest Industry News
- An Annapolis footwear manufacturer wants to change the way we make shoes - Made Plus, in business since 2021, converts plastic bottles into athletic shoes. Owner Alan Guyan is working to open a retail shop. (07/08/2025)
- Trump tariffs shine spotlight on Chinese targeting Southeast Asian consumers - “At this rate, it’s likely that Southeast Asia will soon surpass the US in market size for us,” Gong told Nikkei Asia from Yiwu, a wholesale hub in southern China. Southeast Asia currently accounts for less than 10% of overall sales, compared to up to 15% from the US market. (07/08/2025)
- Sneakerheads and footwear insiders tell us why Nike is on the right track - Running brand Hoka, for example, has been a leader in the ultra-cushioned shoe trend among athletes. To catch up, BMO analysts suggested Nike take a leaf out of its old playbook and be a "fast copier" of what's working for Hoka. (07/04/2025)
- Popular footwear chain abruptly undergoes mass closure nationwide after lawsuit - Freebird, based in Denver, Colorado, will close 14 of its 20 stores as it looks for a buyer. (07/01/2025)
- Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel - While previous Nike management turned away from wholesale, new Nike CEO Elliott Hill is looking to repair and even expand those partnerships. (06/30/2025)
- The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring - Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees. (06/27/2025)
- Pushpa Jewellers, Cedaar Textile, Marc Loire Fashions IPOs to hit Dalal Street on June 30; check all details here - The Pushpa Jewellers, Cedaar Textile, and Marc Loire Fashions IPOs will remain open for subscription till July 2. (06/24/2025)
- J.Jill, Inc. Announces New Chief Merchandising Officer - J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) ("J.Jill" or the "Company") today announced that Courtney O'Connor has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective June 30, 2025. (06/24/2025)
- The Georgia Vote | House passes Trump-approved tax bill, election cycle heats up (5/24/25) - Aid group San Diego Humane Society is supporting animals affected by Thursday's plane crash in a San Diego neighborhood. Rescue teams have provided lost animals shelter, medical attention and decontaminated dogs exposed to jet fuel. (05/24/2025)
- Nike returns to sell footwear, apparel on Amazon for the first time since 2019 - Nike is returning to Amazon as it invests in its marketplace 'to ensure we're offering the right products, best services, and tailored experiences to consumers' (05/23/2025)
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