Off-Price Chains Continue to Roll, but how Long Can the Good Times Last?

NREI
While department stores have faced intense pressures from Amazon and the growth of online sales more generally, consumers continue to head to brick-and-mortar, off-price chains in healthy numbers, keeping the performance of that sector stable.

Off-price retailers sell racks of second-hand merchandise, closeouts, last season’s products, overruns and returns from other apparel companies at rock-bottom prices. The rapidly shifting inventory and “treasure hunt” experience help draw shoppers in. Furthermore, while apparel sales account for the bulk of sales at off-price chains like TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and others, many companies are looking for ways to increase their product mix, with the home products category gaining popularity.. . . more