Department Store Retailing in Americas, 2013-2018 – Market Dynamics, Retail Trends and Competitive Landscape

“• The US will remain largest market, but will register moderate growth
• Brazil , the second largest market, to witness strong growth in 2013-2018
• Department store sales lose attractiveness among the US consumers
• US Department store retailers are expanding in Canada
• Rising middle class and increasing consumer credit fuel growth in Brazil”

“Summary
Largest and fastest growing department stores markets
Largest and fastest growing category groups in each country
Fastest growing department store markets for major category groups
Department store retail trends
Major retailers in the region with market shares
Innovative retailers
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