Department 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.

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Market Size and Forecast for Department 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 Department 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 Department 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 Department 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 Department Stores

Pell Research has analyzed Department 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
Packaged Liquor, Wine, & Beer
Cigars & Smokers' Access, Excluding Sales From Vending Op By Others
Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics
Prescriptions
Nonprescription Medicines
Vitamins, Minerals, & Other Dietary Supplements
Health Aids, Including First-Aid Prod; Foot Prod; Ortho Equip;
Cosmetics, Including Face Cream, Make-Up, Perfumes & Colognes
Other Hygiene Needs, Including Deodorants; Hair & Shaving Products
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
Custom-Made Garments
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
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
Curtains & Draperies
Vertical & Horizontal Blinds, Woven Wood Blinds, & Shades
Furniture Coverings, Including Ready-Made & Custom-Made
Domestics, Including Towels, Sheets, Blankets, Table Linens
Major Household Appliances
Kitchen Appliances, Parts, & Accessories
Laundry Appliances, Parts, & Accessories
Other Major Household Appliances, Parts, & Accessories
Small Electric Appliances & Personal Care Appliances
TV, Video Recorders, Video Cameras, Video Tapes, DVDs
Televisions & Related Parts & Accessories
Video Recorders, Cameras, Tapes & electr Game/ DVD Comb Dev
Audio Equip, Musical Instr, Radios, Stereos, CDs, Records
Audio Equipment, Components, Parts & Accessories
Compact Discs, Records, Tapes, & Audio Books
Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, & Related Items
Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture
Upholstered Furniture
Sleep Equipment, Including Mattresses, Springs, Cots, Waterbeds
Other Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom Furniture, Including Headboards
All Other Furniture, Including Outdoor, Office, Computer-Related, Kitchen
Flooring & Floor Coverings
Soft-Surface (Textile) Floor Coverings & Accessories
Hardwood Flooring
Other Hard-Surface Floor Coverings & Accessories
Computer Hardware, Software, & Supplies
Computer & Peripheral Equipment
Prepackaged Computer Software, Including Software Downloads
Kitchenware & Home Furnishings
Cookware & Cooking Accessories
Dinnerware, China, Glassware, Tableware, Giftware
Decorative Accessories, Including Lamps, Lampshades, Mirrors
All Other Kitchenware & Home Furnishings
Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attach, Novelty Jewelry
Karat Gold Jewelry
Diamond, Gemstone, & Pearl Jewelry
All Other Jewelry
Books
Photographic Equipment & Supplies
Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games
Toys, Including Wheel Goods
Games, Including Video & Electronic Games
Hobby Goods
Optical Goods, Including Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Sunglasses
Sporting Goods
Exercise/Fitness Equipment
Firearms, Hunting Equipment, & Supplies
Fishing Tackle, Including Bait
Camping & Backpacking Equipment & Supplies
Bicycles, Parts & Accessories
Boats, Motors, Parts & Accessories
All Other Sporting Goods
Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies
Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies
Cut Flowers
Indoor Potted Plants & Floral Items
Outdoor Nursery Stock
Fertilizer, Lime, Chemicals, & Other Soil Treatments
Lawn & Garden Tools
Lawn & Garden Machinery, Equipment, & Parts
Farm Machinery, Equipment, & Parts
All Other Lawn & Garden Supplies
Dimensional Lumber & Other Bldg/Structural Materials & Supplies
Paint & Sundries
Automotive Fuels
Automotive Lubricants, Including Oil, Greases
Automotive Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Parts, Accessories
Automotive Tires & Tubes
Auto Parts (Over-The-Counter), Accessories, & Sundry Supplies
Automotive Batteries
Household Fuels, Including Oil, Lp Gas, Wood, Coal
Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies
Stationery Products
Office Paper, Including Computer, Copier, Fax & Typewriter Paper
Office & School Supplies
Office Equipment
Greeting Cards
Magazines & Newspapers
Luggage & Leather Goods
Telephones, Including Cellular Phones
Souvenirs & Novelty Items
Seasonal Decorations
Meals, Snacks And Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption
All Other Merchandise
All Nonmerchandise Receipts
Labor Charges For Work Performed By This Establishment
Value Of Service Contracts
All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts

Salary Information for Employees Working in Department Stores

Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Department 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	2%	Data provided in report
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%

Government Contracts

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $216,804 on Department Stores. It has awarded 24 contracts to 15 companies, with an average value of $14,454 per company.   

Company	Address	Key Contact
Data provided in industry report

Industry Research Resources

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