Reasons to Read

Our 2026 Sector Outlook data graphics provide forward-looking data, insights and conclusions for US retail sectors. Across the series of 10 snapshots, we cover US retail (overall); apparel and footwear; beauty; consumer packaged goods (CPG); department stores; drugstores; grocery; home and home improvement; luxury; and mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores.

Discover the forces reshaping US department store retail in 2026.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

• How is the US department store market projected to grow in 2026, and what macro factors could influence consumer spending?
• What are the key sector drivers and challenges?
• Which trends are set to shape consumer behavior and retail strategies?
• What surprising factors are influencing shoppers?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Walmart, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Amazon, The TJX Companies

Data in this report include: US department store market size and growth forecasts; category growth performance; consumer behavior trends; and shopper sentiment convenience.

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