Clothing Boutiques in the US - Industry Research Report

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The Clothing Boutiques industry comprises small retail stores that offer only a limited range of apparel and accessories. By nature, the industry is highly fragmented because industry retailers are defined as having only one establishment. Clothing boutiques typically cater to high-end or niche markets and are reliant on strong macroeconomic conditions. Despite strong economic conditions through the end of 2023, heightened competition and the global COVID-19 pandemic ultimately caused industry revenue to contract. While regulations have eased and the economy has begun to recover, industry revenue has not reached pre-pandemic levels. As a result, industry revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 0.4% over the past five years and is expected to reach $32.0 billion through the end of 2023. This includes stagnant growth in 2023 alone.

This industry includes small retail stores that offer a limited range of apparel and accessories. The industry is defined as single-establishment stores only. Boutiques can be designer based (i.e. only one designer’s collection is sold there), or they may sell a mix of brands that are specifically catered to the local market.

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.