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: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresUS Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetRetail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—Infographic
