Research and Markets: Comprehensive Statistics and Consumer Trends Analysis of the US Retail Sector

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22209) has announced the addition of The 2006 Retail Market Research Yearbook to their offering

Now in it's 8th edition, and the number 1 market research report of its type, this yearbook presents comprehensive statistics and consumer trends analysis of the U.S. retail sector, with a focus on mass merchandisers – department stores, discount/superstores, supermarkets, drug stores, and dollar/variety stores. Specialty retailers are not included; several specialty sectors are covered in our other yearbooks.

The yearbook includes sales data, discussions of trends, recent business activities, a review of the financial performance of market leaders, approaches to enhance the consumer shopping experience, and information aimed at market development in specific consumer sectors. Over 100 website links – directly embedded into the electronic edition – provide access to additional market research information and other resources important to the retail business sector.

Topics covered in the yearbook include:

- Market Summary
- Industry Profile
- Department Stores
- Discount Department Stores and Supercenters
- Warehouse Clubs
- Variety and Dollar Stores
- Closeout Stores
- Supermarkets
- Drug Stores
- Military Post Exchanges
- Specialty Retail Segments
- Store-Within-A-Store
- Pop-Up Stores
- Online Retail
- Catalog and Mail-Order Retail
- Christmas Holiday Shopping
- Back-To-School
- The Bridal and Wedding Market
- Enhancing the Retail Experience
- Regional Analysis
- Advertising
- The Future of Retail

Below is a selection of companies mentioned in the report:

- Costco Wholesale Group
- Sam's Club
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- Wal-Mart
- Kroger
- Albertsons
- Safeway
- Ahold

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22209

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets.com
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