Clothing Stores Industry Research

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Retail Trade Sector Details

The Retail Trade sector consists of stores that sell merchandise to the general public in small quantities, and usually for personal or household consumption. A few examples include automobile dealers, furniture stores, clothing stores, and food stores. The Retail Trade sector also consists of nonstores, which utilize alternative sales methods such as infomercials, paper and electronic catalogs, vending machines, and door-to-door sales.

Related Industries

The clothing stores industry is predominantly large retail chains with over $100 million in revenue. To remain profitable while being able to offer desired goods to the widest audience possible, clothing stores invest in developing separately branded stores with diversified product lines. The larger the company, however, the cheaper they can buy product from the manufacturer. These lower-cost b...

Market Size and Forecast for Clothing Stores

Forecast	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Market Forecast ($ billions)	Data provided in industry report

Five-year projections show growth trends in industry sales and revenues. This economic model is based on short- and long-term trends. The industry size is determined by total revenue generated within the industry from all products and services. Growth and decline in the industry shows the total opportunity for companies. The Clothing Stores industry report reveals both the historical trends and five-year forecast, calculated by Pell Research's econometric models. The market share, measured in billions of dollars, includes both public and private companies. Use this information to identify industry trends and predict future growth patterns.

Geographic Share by State in the US

Market by State

The historical market size by state shows how large the local opportunity is, and how many companies are located in the region. Growth rates by state are affected by the regional economic conditions. View data by state to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for companies in the Clothing Stores industry in the United States.

Northeast Region

Industry conditions in the Northeast show competitive trends specific to this region compared to individual states and the national average.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Maine	Data provided in industry report
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont

Midwest Region

Learn how companies are performing in each state within the midwest. The data reflect total sales from firms located in this area.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Illinois	Data provided in industry report
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

Southern Region

In the South, see total Clothing Stores sales for companies located in each state.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arkansas	Data provided in industry report
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia

Western Region

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arizona	Data provided in industry report
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) for Clothing Stores

Pell Research has analyzed Clothing Stores financial statements to determine the industry average forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Products and Services Breakdown

Description	Revenue ($ millions)
Industry Total
Groceries & Other Foods For Human Consumption Off The Premises
Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics
Soaps, Detergents, & Household Cleaners
Paper & Related Prod, Including Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue, Wraps
Men's Wear, Including Accessories
Men's Overcoats, Topcoats, Raincoats, Outer Jackets
Men's Suits & Formal Wear
Men's Sport Coats & Blazers
Men's Tailored & Dress Slacks
Men's Casual Slacks & Jeans, Walking Shorts.
Men's Career & Work Uniforms
Men's Dress Shirts
Men's Sport Shirts, Including T-Shirts, Knit & Woven Shirts
Men's Sweaters
Men's Hosiery, Pajamas, Robes, Underwear
Men's Sports Apparel, Including Tennis, Golf, Jogging, Swimming
Men's Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs
Men's Sweat Tops, Pants, & Warm-Ups
Women's, Juniors', And Misses' Wear, Including Accessories
Furs, Fur Garments
Dresses, Including All Types
Dressy & Tailored Coats, Outer Jackets, Rainwear
Suits, Pantsuits, Sport Jackets, Blazers
Slacks/Pants, Jeans, Walking Shorts, Skirts
Tops, Including T-Shirts, Knit & Woven Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters
Women's Sports Apparel, Including Tennis, Golf, Jogging, Swimming
Hosiery, Including Pantyhose, Socks, Tights
Bras, Girdles, Corsets
Lingerie, Sleepwear, Loungewear
Hats, Wigs, Hairpieces
Accessories, Including Handbags, Wallets, Neckwear, Gloves, Belts
Custom-Made Garments
Women's Sweat Tops, Pants, & Warm-Ups
Other Apparel, Including Uniforms, Smocks & Other Apparel Items
Children's Wear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants' & Toddlers'
Boys' (Sizes 2 To 7 And 8 To 20) Clothing & Accessories
Girls' (Sizes 4 To 6x And 7 To 14) Clothing & Accessories
Infants' & Toddlers' Clothing & Accessories
Footwear, Including Accessories
Men's Footwear, Including Dress & Casual Footwear
Women's Footwear, Including Dress & Casual Footwear
Children's Footwear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants', & Toddlers'
Men's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots
Women's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots
Children's Athletic Footwear, Including Sneakers & Outdoor/Hiking Boots
Footwear Access, Including Polishes, Laces, Trees, Storage Bags
Sewing, Knitting Materials & Supplies, Needlework Goods
Curtains, Draperies, Blinds, Slipcovers, Bed & Table Coverings
Small Electric Appliances & Personal Care Appliances
TV, Video Recorders, Video Cameras, Video Tapes, DVDs
Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture
Kitchenware & Home Furnishings
Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attach, Novelty Jewelry
Costume & Novelty Jewelry
All Other Jewelry
Books
Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games
Optical Goods, Including Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Sunglasses
Sporting Goods
Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies
Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies
Luggage & Leather Goods
Souvenirs & Novelty Items
Seasonal Decorations
All Other Merchandise
All Nonmerchandise Receipts
Labor Charges For Work Performed By This Establishment
Rental Of Clothing, Formal Wear.
All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts

Salary Information for Employees Working in Clothing Stores

Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Clothing Stores company, along with the average annual salary brackets for these positions.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	1%	Data provided in report
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	1%
Sales and Related Occupations	85%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	10%
Cashiers	8%
Retail Salespersons	67%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	9%
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	6%

Government Contracts

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $19,757,137 on Clothing Stores. It has awarded 572 contracts to 238 companies, with an average value of $83,013 per company.   

Company	Address	Key Contact
Data provided in industry report

Industry Research Resources

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