Deep Dive 18 minutes PremiumThe Future Model of US Department Stores Coresight Research June 16, 2021 What's InsideWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. In this report, we discuss the backdrop of the digital era as a key influencer in the transformation of department stores and explore five key trends that are integral to the future of the sector: Experimental formats Specialized stores Endless aisle inventory New partnership models Stores as fulfillment hubs For more on US department stores, read our Market Outlook and our Head-to-Head: Kohls’ vs Macy’s reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The Future of the Department Store in the US Experimental Formats Specialized Stores: Assortment, Categories and Value Endless Aisle Inventory: Online Expansion New Partnership Models: Less Inventory Held Through New Models Stores as Fulfillment Hubs To Increase Efficiency and Reduce Shipping Costs What We Think This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumers Pursue Conflicting Anti-Inflation Strategies: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 23Screen Time Continues To Increase: China Consumer TrackerDollar Stores: Flexing Muscle in US GroceryWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 42: US Store Openings Surpass 5,000