Plunketts Retail Industry Almanac 2023

A complete market research guide to the retailing industry - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. The global retail industry is in the midst of vast changes. Malls are being redesigned in the U.S., while new mall construction is booming in Asia. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research shows you trends and a thorough analysis of technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from retail sales by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the advent of retail-based entertainment venues. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covers the Retail 500 Firms, giving you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains around the world, both public and private. These profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, web site addresses, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. America's retail industry is in the midst of vast changes - superstores and giant discounters are popping up on major corners. Malls are lagging while "power centers" are surging ahead. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research section shows you the trends and a thorough analysis of retail technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from monthly U.S. retail sales, by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the 10 largest malls in the US. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covering nearly 500 firms gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains across the nation. From Wal-Mart and Costco to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, we profile the major companies that marketing executives, investors and job seekers most want to know about. These profiles include corporate name, address, phone, fax, web site, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. Purchasers of the printed book or PDF version may receive a free CD-ROM database of the corporate profiles, enabling export of vital corporate data for mail merge and other uses.

A complete market research guide to the retailing industry - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. America's retail industry is in the midst of vast changes--superstores & giant discounters are popping up on major corners while traditional smaller stores are struggling. Malls are lagging while "power centers" are surging ahead. Who are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? We show you the trends & a thorough analysis of careers, suppliers, finances & future growth within the industry. Meanwhile, the PLUNKETT'S RETAIL 500 FIRMS section gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest-growing retailers across the nation. Each of these profiles is one full page, including details on each company's finances, sales growth, salaries, benefits, corporate culture, growth plans, products & services, placement of women & minorities in top posts, & executive contact names, complete with addresses, phone numbers, toll-free numbers & FAX numbers. This book includes an IBM-PC compatible diskette containing the core database of the book. Use the diskette to create your own studies, rankings & mailing lists. Here's what the critics say about other Plunkett's reference titles, "Highly recommended for public & academic users,"--CHOICE Magazine. "Full of useful information,"--Library Journal.

Covers exciting trends in apparel, clothing and textile supply chains, manufacturing, design, fashions, shoes, accessories, retailing, trade, distribution, technologies and smart fabrics.

Annotation No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. Who are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? We show you the trends & a thorough analysis of careers, suppliers, finances & future growth within the industry. Meanwhile, the Plunkett's Retail 500 Firms section gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest-growing retailers across the nation.

The apparel and textiles industry is one of the industries most affected by globalization, and involves complex relationships that are constantly evolving. This carefully researched book, formally Plunkett's Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, covers exciting trends in apparel and textile supply chains; manufacturing; design; women's, men's and children's fashions; shoes; accessories; retailing; trade; distribution; technologies; and smart fabrics. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. It also includes thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. In addition, this book features extensive statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. We are careful to detail the latest developments in global trade agreements, third party logistics and retail chain stores, along with important news from China and other emerging nations. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 350 leading companies in all facets of the apparel and textiles industry. Major retailers, distributors, manufacturers and designers are covered thoroughly. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. The global retail industry is in the midst of vast changes. Malls are being redesigned in the U.S., while new mall construction is booming in Asia. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research shows you trends and a thorough analysis of technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from retail sales by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the advent of retail-based entertainment venues. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section covers the Retail 500 Firms, giving you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains around the world, both public and private. These profiles include corporate names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, web site addresses, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

A collection of Jack Plunkett's consumers, retail and media almanacs.