Department Stores Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Department Stores Market is segmented by product type (Apparel and Accessories, FMCG, Hardline, and Softline), by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Global Department Stores Market in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

Department Stores Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Department Stores Market Size

Department Stores Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 6.00 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Department Stores Market  Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Department Stores Market Analysis

The Department Stores Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.

Departmental stores are usually placed in urban areas and the center of the city, near all types of transportation. Department stores have numerous benefits, such as providing clothing stores, food courts, and much more in a single place by different vendors. The stores offer discount prices for the products with the massive trend in the market growth. Technology usage in self-checkout and automated payments in departmental stores helps the customer with a faster and correct amount of bill payments.

The COVID-19 pandemic had negatively impacted the global departmental stores due to supply chain disruption and the timely closure of the stores. Competition in this industry was highly aggressive and involved many changes from time to time to incorporate new ideas and new discounts that drew more consumers to the stores. Most department stores offered all price range products irrespective of the income level of the customers to attract and satisfy the income level of customers.

Department Stores Industry Overview

The report covers major players operating in Global Department Stores Market. In terms of market share, few of the major players currently dominate the market. The stores offer a wide range of luxury and fashionable products both from domestic and international brands to attract customers. Following is the list of major companies operating in the market: Marks and Spencer Group Plc, Macy's Inc, Sears Holdings Corp, Target Corporation, and Nordstrom, Inc.

Department Stores Market Leaders

  1. Marks and Spencer Group Plc

  2. Macy's Inc

  3. Sears Holdings Corp

  4. Target Corporation

  5. Nordstrom, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Department Stores Market News

  • February 2023: Macy's launches PATTERN Beauty with the brand's extensive assortment of washes, treatments, styling tools, and more. As the brand's first-ever department store partner, PATTERN expands Macy's portfolio of hair care products, specifically in the curl category.
  • January 2023: Marks and Spencer announced its nearly half-a-billion investment in bigger, better stores across the UK. The retailer's investment will generate over 3,400 new jobs across the country and aims to create a fit for the future M&S store estate and a seamless experience for its customers every time they shop.

Department Stores Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Insights on Various Regulatory Trends Shaping the Market
  • 4.5 Insights on impact of technology in the Market
  • 4.6 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.7 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Apparel and Accessories
    • 5.1.2 FMCG
    • 5.1.3 Hardline and Softline
  • 5.2 By Geography
    • 5.2.1 North America
    • 5.2.1.1 U.S
    • 5.2.1.2 Canada
    • 5.2.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.2.2 Europe
    • 5.2.2.1 Germany
    • 5.2.2.2 France
    • 5.2.2.3 Italy
    • 5.2.2.4 U.K
    • 5.2.2.5 Spain
    • 5.2.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.3.1 China
    • 5.2.3.2 Japan
    • 5.2.3.3 South Korea
    • 5.2.3.4 India
    • 5.2.3.5 Australia
    • 5.2.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.4 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.2.4.1 Saudi Arab
    • 5.2.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.2.4.3 UAE
    • 5.2.4.4 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.2.5 South America
    • 5.2.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.2.5.2 Mexico
    • 5.2.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Marks and Spencer Group Plc
    • 6.2.2 Macy's Inc
    • 6.2.3 Sears Holdings Corp
    • 6.2.4 Target Corporation
    • 6.2.5 Nordstrom, Inc.
    • 6.2.6 Walmart Inc
    • 6.2.7 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
    • 6.2.8 Kohl's Corporation
    • 6.2.9 Chongqing Department Store Co. Ltd
    • 6.2.10 Lotte Department Store*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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Department Stores Industry Segmentation

The department stores industry comprises companies that run establishments primarily catering/ retailing various products to the general consumer. There are different types of products sold in any department store; products such as pharmaceuticals, appliances, footwear, personal care products, apparel, toys, sports-related products, cosmetics, home furnishing-related products, automotive-related products, jewelry, hardware, garden-related products, and many more.. Department Stores Market is segmented by product type (Apparel and Accessories, FMCG, Hardline and Softline), by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Global Department Stores Market in value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.

By Product Type Apparel and Accessories
FMCG
Hardline and Softline
By Geography North America U.S
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
France
Italy
U.K
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arab
South Africa
UAE
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
South America Brazil
Mexico
Rest of South America
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Department Stores Market Research FAQs

What is the current Department Stores Market size?

The Department Stores Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Department Stores Market?

Marks and Spencer Group Plc, Macy's Inc, Sears Holdings Corp, Target Corporation and Nordstrom, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Department Stores Market.

What years does this Department Stores Market cover?

The report covers the Department Stores Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Department Stores Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Department Stores Industry Report

The global department store industry is poised for significant growth, fueled by the convenience of accessing a diverse range of products under one roof, saving consumers time and energy. These stores cater to various needs with offerings that include apparel, accessories, FMCG, and hardline and softline products. The hardline and softline segment leads the department store market share, driven by increasing demand for luxury home décor and designer furniture. Meanwhile, the apparel and accessories segment is expected to see the fastest growth, spurred by evolving fashion trends and the availability of affordable luxury items during festive seasons. Regionally, North America maintains a substantial market share, with Asia Pacific projected to experience the quickest expansion due to rising urbanization, disposable incomes, and lifestyle changes. Despite previous challenges such as store closures and disrupted supply chains, the department store industry is on a recovery path as restrictions lift and consumer spending increases. For detailed statistics, market share, size, and revenue growth insights, along with a comprehensive department store industry analysis and forecast, Mordor Intelligence™ offers industry reports available for download as a free report PDF. These reports provide valuable insights into department store industry trends, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.

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