Discount Stores Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Discount stores are like department stores as far as total size, layout, and products go. Discount stores provide similar products but a lower costs. Different product lines are displayed in different areas inside the store, and normally there is a central check-out at the front of the store for customers to buy the goods. In some of the discount stores there may be different check-outs in some individual departments. Discount stores normally sell a large variety of goods, but some stores sometimes focus specifically on specialty items. Products sold in discount stores often are: cosmetics, apparel (for women, men, infants, and children), health products, toys, non-perishable grocery items, electronics (like audio and video goods), kitchen products, sporting goods, and jewelry. Discount stores often compete for customer traffic with department stores, online retailers, off-price stores, specialty stores, drug stores, supercenters, warehouse clubs, and catalog retailers. At times, discount store firms will also develop a warehouse club and supercenter.

Discount stores are directed to a specific demographic; normally lower to middle income customers. The demand for this industry is pushed by the spending habits of customers and the population increase that may happened in the regions of the discount stores. The overall profits of independent discount store companies depends on their ability to stay competitive in terms of pricing, increase their revenue per square foot, sufficiently locate stores, advertize product efficiently, and manage the supply chain. Smaller companies put more focus on developing niche markets for some products, or finding an untapped market. Bigger companies have an edge within the industry as they are more readily capable of negotiating lease terms for store space, and bargain for lower prices with their suppliers.

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Discount Stores Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Dollar Stores - 2025 US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Tariff & Recession Risk Analysis and Forecasts

    ... report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, financial ratios, BCG matrix, statistics by state, operating expense details, organizational composition, consolidation analysis, employee productivity, price inflation, pay bands ... Read More

  • Discounters in South Africa

    ... lower-income areas. Demand is also supported by the government's extension of the ZAR350 grant for unemployed individuals to assist them in purchasing essential products. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) calls on recipients to ... Read More

  • General Merchandise Stores in Germany

    ... the majority of outlets and value sales within general merchandise stores, while department stores experienced a modest decline due to the closure of 10 outlets. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in Germany report offers insight ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Germany

    ... to a post-pandemic rebound, alongside the historically high single-digit inflation, which pushed up average transactions. Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in Germany report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines ... Read More

  • Discounters in Germany

    ... slowdown compared to 2023, largely due to lower inflation for food and beverages, discounters appealed to price-sensitive consumers relying on promotions and their greater propensity to visit several chains to identify the best price for ... Read More

  • General Stores in France - Industry Market Research Report

    ... 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. Read More

  • Discounters in Morocco

    ... such as Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier, where consumers are increasingly drawn to no-frills shopping experiences that combine affordability with efficiency. The appeal lies in a curated assortment of competitively priced private label product... Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • General Merchandise Stores in Mexico

    ... consumers from all income segments, with a prime example being Liverpool Marketplace’s investment in and click-and-collect initiatives, leveraging the company’s digital capabilities to deliver products to the greatest number of clients. Top players such as ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Morocco

    ... offering swift and practical shopping experiences has risen. In response, several retailers have opened new stores strategically located near residential areas, offering quick access to daily necessities. At the same time, appetite for larg... Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Discounters in Mexico

    ... lowest prices. Most hard discounters are neighbourhood stores located in densely populated, low- to middle-income areas, offering a balance between convenience and competitive pricing. Euromonitor International's Discounters in Mexico report offers insight into key trends ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Mexico

    ... recorded in the previous year. This is part of a strategy to increase proximity to consumers and leverage the convenience of the distribution channel amid growing competition from the omnichannel strategies of other retailers - ... Read More

  • Where Consumers Shop for Tissue and Hygiene

    ... while e-commerce strengthened - especially in Asia Pacific and North America - driven by convenience and pricing. Growth will continue, with hygiene outpacing tissue, as awareness rises and demand for value, price competitiveness and stronger ... Read More

  • Discount Department Stores in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... a CAGR of 1.2%, falling to $110.3 billion. This comes despite a revenue decline of 1.9% expected in 2023 amid increasing in consumer spending. Following the initial outbreak was a period of economic struggle for ... Read More

  • Dollar & Variety Stores in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... industry has been its customer base. While dollar stores have historically targeted low-income earners, this consumer pool has expanded in recent years to include middle-class and even some high-income earners. Also, expansion in industry product ... Read More

  • Discounters in Switzerland

    ... Factors such as elevated inflation, lower disposable income, the aftermath of COVID-19, and Russia’s war in Ukraine have all impacted the economy and pushed consumers towards budget saving solutions, such as shopping at discounters. The ... Read More

  • Discounters in Nigeria

    ... options, allowing discounters to position themselves as attractive alternatives to traditional and modern retail. By expanding private label offerings that are locally sourced, discounters minimised reliance on costly imports and appealed to budge... Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Nigeria

    ... retail value sales remained under pressure in constant terms. Convenience stores also faced growing competition from discounters, which continued to attract price-sensitive consumers with more affordable offers. Additionally, the widespread presence of traditional ret... Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Switzerland

    ... consumers due to their generally longer opening hours (often open 24/7 or at least until midnight or 01.00hrs). Most outlets are also located in convenient locations, either in high traffic areas or remote locations with ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in India

    ... although the latter saw stronger growth in value sales in 2024. Although the dramatic decline in the number of outlets seen in convenience retailers in India in 2022 and 2023 stabilised in 2024, little growth ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in the United Arab Emirates

    ... rise in urbanisation. Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in United Arab Emirates report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, ... Read More

  • Discounters in the United Arab Emirates

    ... in consumer preferences, with more households developing a favourable perception of private label products compared to branded items across different income groups. Euromonitor International's Discounters in United Arab Emirates report offers insight into key trends ... Read More

  • General Merchandise Stores in India

    ... or for some retail therapy. Department stores therefore maintained dynamic growth in both outlet numbers and current value sales in 2024. Players such as Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, and Reliance Retail are pioneering hyperlocal personalisation strategies ... Read More

  • Discounters in Egypt

    ... in discount stores. The channel benefited from a surge in store openings, which enhanced access and visibility, particularly in underserved areas. At the same time, the depreciation of the Egyptian pound and rising import costs ... Read More

  • General Merchandise Stores in Egypt

    ... undermining performance in the channel. In a notable development, Alshaya Group announced plans to exit the Egyptian market by February 2024, closing down brands such as Debenhams and Mothercare. The channel also faced growing com... ... Read More

  • Convenience Retailers in Egypt

    ... traction, particularly among middle-income shoppers. The ongoing urban sprawl, population growth and higher penetration of modern retail formats contributed to increased demand. This trend was further reinforced by th... Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in Egypt ... Read More

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