What Retail “Goliaths” Must Learn From The “Davids”

Most retailers are relieved now that 2015 is in their rear-view mirrors. It was the worst year in retail since 2009, closing in the red, down 0.2 percent from previous year, if motor vehicles and food services are excluded. Unfortunately, 2016 doesn’t promise to be much better. Yet amidst the flagging retail industry there are sectors that are outperforming the rest. No surprise that Internet retailers led the pack, up over 11 percent from 2014 to 2015. Also ranking among the best performers in 2015 were gift stores, hobby, toy and game stores, furniture stores, and home furnishings retailers. Read more at The Robin Report.