The Retail Industry:General Merchandisers and Discounters, Specialty Merchandisers, Apparel Specialty, and Food/Drug Retailers

Categories within the retailing industry have changed in the past decade, adapting to changing consumer demands. Consolidation has occurred among general merchandisers. In addition, specialty stores and high volume discounters now are formidable industry players. This proceedings notes ways to identify winning strategies, companies, and separate those retailers who are capable of responding to a rapidly changing environment. It includes discussions of demographic trends as well as using economic data.