Report cover image

Mail Order in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Apr 16, 2025
Length 45 Pages
SKU # IBSS20009493

Description

Mail Order in the US

Mail Order retailers are companies that primarily use mail catalogs and TV to display and sell merchandise. Rapidly increasing competition from online shopping outlets forced mail order retailers to develop new strategies to prevent revenue losses or slow growth. E-commerce retailers offer levels of convenience that are highly attractive to consumers, lowering sales from mail order services, particularly among younger consumers. However, the industry benefited from the pandemic, as older consumers were encouraged to reduce exposure to the virus and stay at home. This resulted in higher sales, boosted profit and caused revenue to grow at an estimated CAGR of 4.2% to $216.5 billion over the past five years. However, increasing inflation and growing economic uncertainty are expected to result in a 2.3% drop in 2023 alone.

The Mail Order industry is composed of companies that primarily use mail catalogs or TV to attract clients and display merchandise. This industry does not include operators that generate sales through door-to-door marketing, brick-and-mortar retail or e-commerce.

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.

Table of Contents

45 Pages
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

Search Inside Report

How Do Licenses Work?
Head shot

Questions or Comments?

Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.