In 2009 the retail industry is figuring prominently in the U.S. economic recession, and is plagued by bankruptcies, store closures, and layoffs.
- 2009 Retail Store Closings
- Retail Industry Job Cuts and Layoffs Tally
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the Retail Industry
- December, 2008 Same Store Sales Figures
- January, 2009 Same Store Sales Figures
- February, 2009 Same Store Sales Figures
- Top Retailers by Country
- Global Flagship Stores of the World's Largest Retailers
- Retailing, Iceland Style
- 2009 Retail News Analysis
- Retail Industry CEO Compensation List
- Marketing Strategies of Top U.S. Retailers
- The Best Retail Industry Jobs and Careers
- Where to Get Started in a Retail Career
- Career Path to Retail CEO
- Retail Convenience Stores: ExxonMobil Can't Make a Profit
- Retail Pharmacies: Losing Lawsuits and Losing Trust
- Discount Department Stores: The Retail American Dream is Still On Target
Non-Store Retailers Those engaged in the sale of products using marketing methods which do not include a physical location. Examples of non-store retailing include:
- Infomercials
- Direct Response television advertising
- Catalogue Sales
- In-Home Demonstrations
- Vending Machines
- E-commerce
- Multi-Level Marketing
Green products and services, green facilities, and green activism are being heavily publicized by U.S. retailers, and strongly supported by U.S. consumers.
Integrating internet resources with brick and mortar retailing is a necessary trend for retailers who want to be competitive with younger demographics.
Since 2008 is a U.S. presidential election year, active political involvement was also a hot trend in retailing.
- Which Retailer Supports Which Candidate?
- Kohl's is Green & Kohl's Has Green
- Can YouTube Help Retailers?
The report recommends that retailers focus on these strategies in order to survive and thrive in 2008:
- Lean inventories and strong cash flow
- Lower payroll
- Increase share of wallet with existing customers
- Improve the customer experience and customer loyalty
- Use multichannel shopping (in-store, kiosk, online)
- Reintroduce coupons
- Create private label brands

