Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts
NRF Foundation, in partnership with KPMG, has released the tenth annual Retail Horizons study: Retail Horizons: Benchmarks 2011 – Forecasts 2012. This report is the most current definitive source of retail benchmarking information and in-depth analysis for retailers, providing statistics on performance, budget, new initiatives and more.
The attitude, outlook, and performance of the U.S. retail sector in 2011 are reflected in the major findings of the Retail Horizons study. The major findings include:
- More Retailers Return to Profitability
- Strategy Shifted from Cost Containment to Growth Acceleration
- Retailers Demonstrated It's All About the Customer
- Shopping is Increasingly Mobile and Online
- A Business is Only as Good as the People Who Run It
For an in-depth look at the findings and survey data, please purchase a copy of the study, or individual sections of interest.
Purchasing Options
Complete Hardcopy | Complete Electronic Version | Electronic Version of Individual Sections
Additional Information
Study Scope | About the Study | Table of Contents | Previous Editions
Retail Horizons study is the retail industry’s most authoritative source for benchmarks and trends. The study encompasses in-depth primary research, based on a detailed survey of hundreds of retail executives and interviews with industry executives and thought leaders. Survey results are reported on an aggregate basis; individual company results are confidential.
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