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Department Stores in Belgium - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

BE-G4719 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€2.9bn

2019-2024 1.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

11,397

2019-2024 4.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

576

2019-2024 2.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Department Stores in Belgium market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Belgium

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#11 In Europe
Business
#21 In Europe
Employees
#20 In Europe
Wages
#10 In Europe

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Department store revenue is expected to drop at a compound annual rate of 5.7% over the five years through 2024. Department stores were once hailed as a one-stop shop and a shopper's favourite, but the retail landscape has changed. Department stores have been slow to keep up with what's in vogue and shoppers' need for instant gratification, losing sales to e-tailers and fast-fashion brands.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Department Stores in Belgium

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
El Corte Inglés SA
20,707.6
476.3
2.3
Bennet SpA
1,310.3
20.9
1.6
Central Group
68,544.7
10,988.8
16.0

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Department Stores industry in Belgium in 2024?

The market size of the Department Stores industry in Belgium is €2.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Department Stores in Belgium industry in 2024?

There are 576 businesses in the Department Stores industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Department Stores industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Department Stores industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Department Stores industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Department Stores industry in Belgium is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Department Stores market in Belgium?

The biggest companies operating in the Department Stores market in Belgium are El Corte Inglés SA, Bennet SpA and Central Group

What does the Department Stores in Belgium include?

Clothing and footwear and Accessories are part of the Department Stores industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Department Stores in Belgium?

The company holding the most market share in Belgium is El Corte Inglés SA.

How competitive is the Department Stores industry in Belgium?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Department Stores industry in Belgium.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Department stores retail a wide range of general merchandise, including clothing, household appliances, toys, games, personal-care products and garden equipment.

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What's included in this industry?

Clothing and footwearAccessoriesHealth and beautyFood and beveragesHousehold items and furnitureGames and toysElectrical goods

Companies

El Corte Inglés SABennet SpACentral Group

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4719 - Other retail sale in non-specialized stores in Belgium

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Department Stores in Belgium industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Department Stores in Belgium industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Department Stores in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Department Stores in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Younger shoppers abandon traditional department stores. Age greatly influences shopping preferences, with young adults shunning department stores in favour of alternative, budget-friendly alternatives like online shopping, renting items and fast-fashion outlets.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Department Stores in Belgium industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Department Stores in Belgium industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Department Stores in Belgium industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Belgium
  • Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

High barriers to success ensure little in market concentration. Brand loyalty and image pose a significant challenge to new entrants. The vast majority of department stores date back to the early 1900s, so they’ve built up a strong brand following.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Department Stores in Belgium located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Most of Europe has a light-touch approach to regulating department stores. Most legislation relating to department stores applies at a broader retail level (e.g. keeping supplier information) and is easy to comply with.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Department Stores in Belgium industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Price competition threatens profit. Leading department stores face intense price competition as lower-cost retailers expand and consumer trends favour second-hand and rental markets, lowering profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Department Stores in Belgium industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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