Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and Apparel Coresight Research June 3, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion. For more on US department store retail, read our separate report, Head-to-Head in Department Store Retail: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Market Driver: Vaccinations Lead a Return to Work and Recreation, Boosting Apparel Spending Online Sales vs. Physical Store Sales Competitive Landscape Three Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Seasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale Club and Home Depot Report Sales Growth; Target Reports Sales Decline—InfographicEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its Dominance