Retail & Trade
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In the past the sector has seen a rapid reduction in the number of department stores and the rise of supermarkets and shopping centers. More recently, there has been a rise of convenience shopping, online trading, and the growth of franchising. As it has grown the retail trade industry has had to remain flexible to cope with economic challenges, technological advances, consumer trends, new retail formats, globalization and increasing competition.
The industry is characterized by a high degree of casual, part time and seasonal employment. It is estimated that more than half of the adult population is either currently working, or has worked at some time in their life, in the retail industry.
The world retailing industry is becoming increasingly competitive, forcing companies to take an innovative approach to attract consumers and encourage long-term loyalty. Department stores, for example, are increasing consumer footfalls by replacing more expensive brand-name products with less expensive private-label products.
There are many market segments that are fuelling the growth of this industry. For example, the world multi-line retail industry, specialty retail market (products encompassed in the specialty retail industry include computer and electronics, automotive retail, home furnishing retail, apparel retail and specialty stores.), the convenience store industry and the global e-commerce industry are all expected to grow significantly in the next few years especially in emerging markets such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
The global e-commerce industry is boosted by wider internet penetration, with about 2.5 billion people using the internet in 2012. Business to consumer e-commerce growth in the U.S. is forecast to slow over the years to come while growth in other regions will gain momentum, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where sales are estimated to reach approximately 69 billion U.S. dollars.
Key players operating in the global retail market include House of Fraser, Galeries Lafayette, Arnotts, Fenwick, Bloomingdale’s, John Lewis, GALERIA Kaufhof, Arcandor, Debenhams, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Stockmann, Marks & Spencer, Beales, Sears, DWW Woolworth Germany, El Corte Inglés, Dillard's, Roebuck & Company, The Bay, Nordstrom and Maxeda.
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- Apparel market in Canada
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- Apparel Market in the U.S.
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- Eyewear industry in Europe
- Eyewear Industry in the U.S.
- Fashion e-commerce in the United States
- Fashion industry in Japan
- Foot Locker
- Footwear in Canada
- Footwear in Russia
- Footwear industry in Europe
- Global footwear market
- Global Luxury Goods Industry
- Gucci
- H&M Group
- Hugo Boss
- Jewelry market in India
- Jewelry market in Italy
- Jewelry market worldwide
- Limited Brands
- Luggage Market Worldwide
- Luxury goods in Europe
- Luxury goods market in China
- Luxury Watch Industry
- Michael Kors
- Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH Group)
- Multichannel retail in the UK
- Nike
- Nordstrom
- Online clothing market in the UK
- Online fashion in Belgium
- Online fashion in the Netherlands
- Prada
- Primark
- Ralph Lauren
- Sunglasses in the U.S.
- Textiles and clothing industry in Turkey
- The Kering Group
- U.S. Christmas Season
- U.S. footwear market
- Under Armour
- VF Corporation
- Victoria's Secret
- Women's Plus Size Apparel Market in the U.S.
Food & Beverage
- Alcohol market in Europe
- Alcohol market in India
- Alcoholic beverage retailers in the Nordic countries
- Alcoholic beverages in Brazil
- Alcoholic beverages in South Korea
- Alcoholic beverages market in Japan
- Asahi
- Beef market in Canada
- Beer industry in Japan
- Beer industry in Mexico
- Beer market in Canada
- Beer market in Germany
- Beverages industry in India
- Bread and bakery products in Canada
- Breakfast Foods
- Cafe industry and coffee drinkers in South Korea
- Cafés and coffee shops in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Cheese market in Canada
- Children's Food and Beverages
- Chocolate in Canada
- Chocolate products in Germany
- Coffee Market in Canada
- Coffee market in Germany
- Coffee Market in India
- Convenience stores in the U.S.
- Craft Beer Industry in the U.S.
- Dairy in Canada
- Dairy Industry
- Dairy industry in China
- Dairy products in Germany
- Deli Foods Industry
- Diets and Weight Loss in the U.S.
- Dollar stores in Canada
- Edible Insects
- Egg Industry
- Energy Drinks
- Fairly Traded Products Market in the United States
- Food delivery services in Europe
- Food industry in Brazil
- Food processing in Canada
- Food Retail in Canada
- Food retail in Japan
- Food retail in South Korea
- Food Retail Industry
- Food Shopping Behavior in Canada
- Food Waste
- Free-from foods in Europe
- Frozen food market in Canada
- Fruit industry in Europe
- Global Meat Industry
- Grocery retailers in Finland
- Hard Soda in the U.S.
- Health and functional foods market in Japan
- Health and wellness food trends in Europe
- Hog and pig farming
- Honey market worldwide
- Kellogg Company
- Kirin Holdings
- Kroger Company
- Lindt & Sprüngli
- Loblaws
- Maple Syrup Industry
- Meat industry in Canada
- Meat industry in China
- Meat Snacks
- Mezcal
- Milk market in Canada
- Non-alcoholic Beverages in Canada
- Non-alcoholic beverages market in Japan
- Online grocery shopping in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Organic food market in Canada
- Organic food market in Europe
- Peanut Butter Industry
- Pistachio Market
- Pork market in Canada
- Potato Industry
- Poultry Industry in Canada
- Protein Market
- Sapporo Breweries
- Smokeless tobacco in the United States
- Snack Foods in Canada
- Snack foods in Japan
- Soft drinks in Canada
- Spice Market in India
- Spirits Market in Canada
- Stevia Industry
- Sugar tax and soft drinks in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Suntory
- Supermarkets and Grocery Stores in Canada
- Supermarkets in the Netherlands
- Supermarkets in the U.S.
- Supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Tesco PLC
- Thanksgiving
- The Co-operative Group
- U.S. Pizza Retail Market
- Vegan Market
- Vegetable industry in Europe
- Vegetarianism and veganism in Canada
- Whole Foods Market
- Wine industry in Australia
- Wine industry in Brazil
- Wine industry in China
- Wine Market in Canada
- Yogurt market in Canada
Furniture Retail
- Furniture and Living in the United States
- Furniture e-commerce in the United States
- Furniture industry in Europe
- Furniture market in Canada
- Furniture market worldwide
- IKEA
- Mattress Retail in the U.S.
- Office Furniture in the U.S.
- Outdoor furniture market in the United States
- U.S. Furniture Retail
- Wayfair
Health & Hygiene
- Beauty industry in India
- Beauty industry in Japan
- Beiersdorf
- Church & Dwight
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Cosmetics and personal care in South Korea
- Cosmetics in Canada
- Cosmetics Industry in Brazil
- CVS Health
- Drug Store/Pharmacy Market in the U.S.
- Eyewear industry in Europe
- Feminine hygiene market
- Fragrance market in Europe
- Fragrance Market in the U.S.
- Hair care product and shampoo market in the U.S.
- Kimberly-Clark
- Natural and organic cosmetics in the U.S.
- Natural and organic cosmetics in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Optometry and optical industry in Europe
- Prestige/Luxury Cosmetics
- Rite Aid
- Shiseido Company, Limited
- Sun Care Industry
- The Clorox Company
- U.S. Bath and Shower Products Market
- U.S. Cosmetic Brands
- U.S. face masks market
- U.S. skin care market
International Trade
- Brexit and the food and beverage industry
- Energy imports in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Export trade in China
- Imports to China
- Inter-Korean relations and issues
- Johnson & Johnson
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- Sino-U.S. trading relationship
- Spice Market in India
- Trade across the Irish border
- Trade in Singapore
- Trade in the U.S.
- Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
- U.S. Exports to China
- Unilever
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Shopping Behavior
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