Top 100 Specialty Retailers Saw 9.2% Growth Last Year
Co Za Search After a year plagued with threats of terrorism and a sluggish economy, specialty retailers showed renewed strength in 2003, according to the 2004 Top 100 Specialty Retailers ranking.
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Bokweb Aug 3, 2004 (AXcess News) Washington - After a year plagued with threats of terrorism and a sluggish economy, specialty retailers showed renewed strength in 2003, according to the 2004 Top 100 Specialty Retailers ranking sponsored by Alliance Data Systems, released today by STORES magazine, the official publication of the National Retail Federation. The report is an annual snapshot of the specialty retailing industry, ranking companies by revenues, and grouping them on one chart regardless of the merchandise categories in which they operate. The Top 100 Specialty Retailers includes more than 20 different merchandise categories and orientations and is published in the August issue of STORES.
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Springbok "Despite increased competition from Wal-Mart and other discounters, the specialty store sector enjoys a great amount of stability," said Rick Gallagher, STORES publisher and NRF Vice President. "Although there's no question that specialty stores are a competitive bunch, retailers of all stripes are just happy that sales have finally bounced back from the slow growth they experienced for several years."
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Zulu Co Za Once again, Minneapolis-based Best Buy has come out on top as the nation's largest specialty retailer with 2003 sales of $24.95 billion, a 17.2 percent increase over the previous year. In order to reallocate assets to its core functions, Best Buy is outsourcing human resources and information technology. Additionally, Best Buy has been rethinking what it sells and how it sells, so that its brand is unique in the retail arena. In the past year, Best Buy acquired the Geek Squad, specialists who make house calls to install or troubleshoot electronic goods, further positioning Best Buy as a one-stop shop.AdvertisementGap retained its place as the second-largest U.S. specialty retailer, with 2003 sales of $15.85 billion, a 9.7 percent increase over 2002. Gap was able to generate handsome earnings by cutting its promotional events during the holiday season and continuing its full-price selling strategy.
Samatch Two major office supply stores continue to hold the third and fourth spots in the Top 10 retailers. Through fine-tuning its approach to promotions and renovating existing stores, Staples retained its number-three ranking with $13.18 billion in sales last year. Office Depot, which plans to open up to 100 new stores this year, remains close behind in the fourth spot with sales of $12.36 billion.
Sedo Com Toys "R" Us followed at the number-five spot with $11.57 billion in sales, ahead of Circuit City (#6) and Limited Brands (#7).
Cctld This year's newest entry to the Top 10 Specialty Retailers is CCA Global Partners, the world's largest floor covering retailer that saw impressive 33 percent growth last year. CompUSA regained its ninth position it held in 2002 with a $250 million increase in sales. Barnes & Noble dropped to the tenth spot, despite a 12.9 percent sales increase over the previous year.AXcess News will be reporting on any new market trends related to this story. Members should watch their in-box for late breaking news. If you're not a member, consider joining now. Members get the latest business news, commentaries and stock picks delivered right to their in-box.
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