Discount retail ($997 billion, +10 percent; with $5.7 billion to print, -25 percent) overlaps as a big-box sector at Number 16. Hypermarkets and clubs ($3.9 billion to print, +0 percent) are leveling with fewer new outlets and grand opening publicity. Instead, stores are remodeling and repositioning with in-store and brand extension screen and heatset web printing. Off-price stores/outlets ($3.4 billion to print, +7 percent) are taking over local merchants and will lead the sector in sales and locations.
Vincent Mallardi, C.M.C., is a the chairman of the Printing Brokerage/Buyers Association International (PBBA) and is a Certified Management Consultant in the paper, printing and converting industries. He is also an adjunct professor in economics. Contact him via email at vince@pbba.org