the 2003 retail business market research handbook by richard k miller & associates inc 5880 live oak parkway suite 270 norcross ga 30093 770 416 0006 copyright all rights reserved printed in united states of america no part this publication may be reproduced any manner without prior written permission publishers while every attempt is made to provide accurate information author and publisher cannot held accountable for errors or omissions isbn number 1 57783 043 contents summary assessment 2 issues facing retailers 3 lower margins 4 trends shopping 5 saturation 6 competitive challenges 7 specialty stores dominate 8 24 9 growth private label 10 european expand us malls 11 future 12 resources how cope a down economy
