What's Inside

Each Market Navigator report offers an in-depth, data-rich view of a retail, consumer or technology sector and is packed with data on sectors, segments, companies and consumers. Our analysts discuss at greater length the sector themes they are observing and the insights they are forming on their markets. We intend these definitive guides to serve as points of reference to those in the retail ecosystem, guiding readers’ strategic decision-making and assisting them in tapping opportunities and navigating disruption in retail and adjacent industries.

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US mass merchandiser, warehouse club and discount store market.

Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market, and explore the competitive landscape. Discover key insights about market factors, consumer behavior and preferences (based on proprietary survey findings), the US macro context and more.

We also discuss the themes we are watching in the market, aligning with our RESET framework. Key topics covered in this report include sustainability, generative AI, retail media, private label and Web3.

Included with this Market Navigator: 

• Grab quick access to charts, data points and conclusions in the presentation download
• Access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download

Data in this research report include:

• Market size and year-over-year growth rates, 2018–2027E
• Sales breakdowns by segment, 2017–2022
• Online sales and year-over-year growth rates, 2018–2027E
• US CPI and PPI, plus proprietary survey data on how US consumers are changing their shopping habits in response to inflation
• US annual tax refunds and US SNAP recipients
• Revenues, market share breakdown, operating margins, and store portfolios and traffic of leading companies in the market
• Proprietary survey data on where US consumers are shopping and what they are buying

Companies mentioned in this report include: Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Target, Walmart

Other relevant research:

• The Research Preview for this report
• US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Slower Growth; Stronger Focus on Essentials
• Ebook: Discount Decades
• All coverage of mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores
• Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
• More reports in the Coresight Research Market Navigator (and Market Outlook) series