Consumer Electronics Stores in the US

The Competition is Electric!

Consumer electronic retailers compete within the Department stores and Home Centers industries, while mass merchants compete externally with the Appliance, TV and other Electronics Stores industry. Revenue growth from home centers, mass merchants and internet retailers is estimated to out pace the growth of appliance, TV and other electronics stores, thus providing strong external competition, while revenue from department stores is estimated to be in decline.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as radios, televisions and computers; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products (except computers); and (3) retailing these new products in combination with repairs. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.