Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Discount demand
The Dollar and Variety Stores industry has capitalized on the recession, with more consumers turning to these stores for deep discounts. In the next five years, these stores are expected to perform well by targeting low-income households and price-conscious customers. Nevertheless, competition from big-box retailers and higher disposable incomes will slightly hinder revenue growth... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
Southeast
In 2013, IBISWorld estimates that the Southeast region will account for 35.9% of industry establishments. In most retail industries, the establishment share correlates closely with population; however, there are a number of divergent trends among some key regions for this industry. In 2013, data sourced from the US Census Bureau suggests that the Southeast region will account for 25.4% of the population. The 10 percentage point difference between revenue and population share is significant, reflecting the region's status of having the lowest average per capita personal income level in the United States. Because the industry targets households with lower incomes, many establishments are concentrated in this region... purchase to read more