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The US Retail Industry: Annual Review

DateDec, 2006
Pages23
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Abstract:
 A detailed qualitative and financial analysis of the US Retail industry, its challenges, trends and the future ahead. This report focuses on the five major retailers in the year 2006.

The year 2006 was a fair one for retail, with most retailers showing positive results, despite the slight downturn in the retail giant Wal-Mart’s monthly sales as the year came to an end. The industry was influenced by certain key factors; easing of oil prices towards the 2nd half of the year, concerns about high inflation and an improving general economic scenario. In summary, the year was marked by cautious optimism.

While apparel retailers had to deal with tough market conditions, electronics retailers saw positive growth on the sales of plasma TVs, Xbox’s and iPods. Online retail caught further steam, though was restricted in its growth due to security concerns. As RFID caught on with major retailers such as Wal-Mart making serious commitments to the technology, it also gave rise to security concerns, similar to those of contactless credit cards, which have become popular.

Other key highlights of the year were a further consideration of tax reforms to introduce a uniform nation-wide tax system, a growing Hispanic population and convenience oriented shopping behaviour, which may change the way retailers operate, particularly the larger national players.








Table of contents:
 "The year in review

Section 1: Industry Information
Industry Definition
Important Developments
Major Trends

Section 2: Industry Analysis
Five Competitive Forces Model
PEST Analysis
Political Issues
Economic Factors
Social Factors
Technological Factors
Issues and Challenges
Retail Value Chain
Financial Review
Technical Analysis
Peer Analysis
Outlook

Appendix I: Industry Segmentation
Appendix II: The Retail Value Chain
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