$81.2bn
$X.Xbn
412k
109k
$X.Xbn
The Women's Clothing Stores industry has seen a definitive shift in trends and market dynamics in recent years. Adjusting to rapidly changing customer preferences while contending with a burgeoning e-commerce sector — where convenience, diversity and competitive pricing prevail—have marked salient challenges. Brick-and-mortar stores, particularly, have faced the heat as consumers increasingly turn to online platforms for shopping. Despite fierce competition and shaky economic conditions, revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 5.1% over the past five years to reach an estimated $81.2 billion in 2024, when income is projected to swell by 0.9%.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 5.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $81.2bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chico's Fas, Inc. | 2,357.9 | 204.6 | 8.7 | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc. | 2,027.6 | 104.1 | 5.1 | |
New York & Company Inc. | 329.2 | 11.5 | 3.5 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Other apparel and accessories , Outerwear and Dresses. Other apparel and accessories is the largest segment of the Women's Clothing Stores in the US.
Demand for tops remains steady
The Women's Clothing Stores industry encompasses establishments specializing in women's wear, including misses', juniors', plus-size and maternity clothing. Retailers within this industry engage in various sales and administrative activities, like customer service, advertising and cash handling. Some stores also provide basic alteration services on-site.
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NAICS 44812 - Women's Clothing Stores in the US
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Profit varies between stores. Women's clothing stores aim for competitive pricing to attract customers while ensuring business growth through healthy profits.
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The market size of the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry in United States is $81.2bn in 2024.
There are 109k businesses in the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 14.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 5.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Women's Clothing Stores market in United States are Chico's Fas, Inc., Urban Outfitters, Inc. and New York & Company Inc.
Retailing women's outerwear and Retailing women's dresses are part of the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Chico's Fas, Inc..
The level of competition is high and steady in the Women's Clothing Stores in the US industry in United States.