The department store market is forecast to expand by 21.7% between 2011 and 2015, with increases expected across all regions except Japan. Growth in the core markets of Europe and North America will be subdued between 2011 and 2015, with CAGRs of 1.3% and 1.6% respectively, due to weak economic environments and growing uncertainty.

1. Global Department Store Retailing
The global department store market continued its recovery in 2011, and is poised for further increase in
the coming years. While this growth is driven by emerging markets, primarily China, key department
store markets such as Europe and North America remain subdued, with Japan’s oversaturated market in
decline. Verdict forecasts that the market will grow by 21.7% between 2011 and 2015.
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and learn which is most suitable for your business.
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in new retail formats to halt sales' declines.
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Retailing Market
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Published: March 2012
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The department store market is forecast to expand by 21.7% between 2011 and 2015, with increases
expected across all regions except Japan. Growth in the core markets of Europe and North America will
be subdued between 2011 and 2015, with CAGRs of 1.3% and 1.6% respectively, due to weak economic
environments and growing uncertainty.
As consumer sentiment in the US has become negative, with consumers unwilling to pay full price on
goods, retailers have tried to appeal to these consumers by opening discount outlets. These allow the
retailer to offload old stock and attract new customers; however it is important that the discount format
complements traditional full-priced stores.
The Japanese market is mature, and its decline has been exacerbated by recent natural disasters,
leading to a fall in tourism and reduced spending by domestic consumers. Further declines in spending

2. through the department store channel are forecast for the next four years, resulting in Japan accounting
for just 12.4% of the global market in 2015.
Few Major points from Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STRATEGIC ACTION POINTS
MARKET CONTEXT AND OUTLOOK
STRATEGIC ISSUES
COMPANY COMPARISONS
APPENDIX
List Of Tables
List Of Figures
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