Summary
Sales in the Japanese furniture and floor coverings retail market accounted for 3% of the total sales in 2014. The market is characterized by a mix of both domestic and international retailers, where the majority of the market is controlled by home furniture and homewares retailers. Products that are suitable for small living spaces and that suit individualization and uniqueness are often desired by Japanese consumers, and are expected to see an increase in demand. Sales of furniture and floor coverings through online channel is gathering pace and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% over the forecast period
Key Findings
- Furniture is expected to remain the largest category, growing at a CAGR of 1.6% during the forecast period.
- Consumers are constantly looking for value and value retailers are expected to be benefited, with the sales expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% during 2014-2019
- Buying behavior is expected to be polarized, with demand for both economically priced goods and premium designed furniture.
- Home furniture and homewares retailers account for 75.6% of the total sales of furniture and floor coverings
- Sales through online channel are gaining momentum and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2014-2019.
Synopsis
“Furniture and Floor Coverings Retailing in Japan- Market Summary and Forecasts” is a detailed sector report providing a comprehensive analysis of the emerging trends, forecasts and opportunities to 2019.
What else does this report offer?
- A thorough analysis of consumer trends changing economic and population factors
- Both qualitative and quantitative insights and analysis of the shifting furniture and floor coverings retail dynamics for floor coverings and furniture from 2009 to 2019
- Sales of furniture and floor coverings products through the following channels from 2009 to 2019: Home furniture and homewares retailers; hypermarkets, supermarkets and hard-discounters; online; department stores; value, variety stores and general merchandise retailers; home improvement and gardening supplies retailers; other general and non-specialist direct retailers; cash and carries and warehouse clubs; other specialist retailers
- An overview of key furniture and floor coverings retailers operating across Japan and their presence across distribution channels
Reasons To Buy
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge on furniture and floor coverings sector in the Japan retail market and develop a competitive advantage from the start of your supply chain
- Investigate current and forecast behavior trends in furniture and floor coverings category to identify the best opportunities to exploit
- Analyze the recommended actions to align your marketing strategies with the crucial trends influencing the consumer behavior
- Understand the fastest growing categories including floor coverings and furniture, with insights on performance across key channels from 2009, with forecasts until 2019
- Explore novel opportunities that will allow you to align your product offerings and strategies to meet demand by analyzing the vital economic and population trends, key consumer and Technology trends influencing the furniture and floor coverings market
- Analysis of key international and domestic players operating in the furniture and floor coverings market - including store counts and revenues that give you a competitive edge - identify opportunities to improve your market share
Table Of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
2 Executive Summary and Outlook
3 Market Context
3.1 A slowing economy continues to pose new challenges to retailers
3.1.1 Sluggish economic growth constricting retail spend
3.1.2 Falling household saving indicates high spending levels
3.1.3 Service sector leads with better employment opportunities
3.1.4 Japan moves out of deflation, a good sign for the retail sector
3.1.5 Financial burdens suppressing household spending
3.2 Japan's elderly creating new opportunities for the retailers
4 Japanese Shoppers
4.1 Private labels are finding increasing adoption
4.2 Increasing spend by older customers- A positive sign for retailers
4.3 Retailers respond to increasing demand for convenience by customers
4.4 Changing consumer buying behavior with rising working women and smaller households
4.5 Rising tourist arrivals spurs retail growth in Japan
5 Doing Business in Japan
5.1 Summary
5.1.1 Bureaucracy
5.1.2 Business culture
5.1.3 Geography
5.1.4 Infrastructure and logistics
5.2 New legislation to permit 10,000 new tax-free shops in the country
5.3 New food labeling law came into force in 2015
5.4 Taxation in Japan
5.4.1 Corporate Tax
5.4.2 Consumption tax
6 Retail - Product Sectors
6.1 Product Sector Analysis
6.1.1 Furniture and Floor Coverings
6.2 Furniture and Floor Coverings Category Overview
6.2.1 Furniture and Floor Coverings by Channel
6.2.2 Furniture and Floor Coverings by Category
6.3 Furniture and Floor Coverings Category Analysis
6.3.1 Floor Coverings
6.3.2 Furniture
6.4 Major Retailers
6.4.1 Furniture and Floor Coverings
7 Appendix
7.1 Definitions
7.2 Summary Methodology
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 The triangulated market sizing method
7.2.3 Industry surveys in the creation of retail market data
7.2.4 Quality control and standardized processes
7.3 About Conlumino
7.4 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table 2: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table 3: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table 4: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table 5: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Segmentation (% value), by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Table 6: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales (JPY bn), by Category, 2009-2014
Table 7: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (JPY bn), by Category 2014-2019
Table 8: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales (US$ bn), by Category, 2009-2014
Table 9: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (US$ bn), by Category 2014-2019
Table 10: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Segmentation (% value), by Category, 2009-2019
Table 11: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Sales (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table 12: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table 13: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Sales (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table 14: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Sales Forecast (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table 15: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Segmentation, by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Table 16: Japan Furniture Retail Sales (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table17: Japan Furniture Retail Sales Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table18: Japan Furniture Retail Sales (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2014
Table 19: Japan Furniture Retail Sales Forecast (US$ bn), by Channel Group, 2014-2019
Table 20: Japan Furniture Retail Segmentation, by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Table 21: Key Furniture and Floor Coverings Retailers in Japan
Table 22: Japan Exchange Rate JPY-USD (Annual Average), 2009-2014
Table 23: Japan Exchange Rate JPY-USD (Annual Average), 2015-2019 Forecasts
Table 24: Conlumino Retail Channel Definitions
Table 25: Conlumino Retail Category Definitions
List Of Figures
Figure 1: GDP Value (US$ billion), 2008-2014
Figure 2: Growth Rate of GDP (US$ billion, %), 2008-2014
Figure 3: GDP Value and Growth (JPY billion, %), 2008-2014
Figure 4: Forecasts for GDP Value and Growth (JPY billion, %), 2014-2019
Figure 5: Household Net Saving Rate (% of Disposable Household Income), 2004-2014
Figure 6: Share of Employment by Sector (%), 2004 and 2014
Figure 7: Unemployment Rate(%), 2004-2014
Figure 8: Inflation Growth Rates (%), 2004-2014
Figure 9: Household Consumption Expenditure of Japan (US$ billion), 2004 and 2014
Figure 10: Household Consumption Expenditure of Major Countries (US$ billion), 2014
Figure 11: Growth of Household Consumption Expenditure (US$, %), 2004-2014
Figure 12: Rural and Urban Populations (millions) 2004, 2014, and 2019
Figure 13: Total Population and Growth Rate (Millions, %), 2004-2019
Figure 14: Population Split by Gender (%), 2014 and2019
Figure 15: Population Split by Age Group (%), 2014 and 2019
Figure 16: Per Capita Spend on Retail(JPY), 2006 and 2014
Figure 17: Per Capita Spend (JPY)and Total Retail Spend by Age Group (%), 2006 and 2014
Figure 18: Major retailers and their private label products
Figure 19: Rising share of elderly population in Japan
Figure 20: Convenience seeking customers
Figure 21: Percentage of Private Households by Family Type
Figure 22: Tourist arrivals to Japan, (in thousands), 2009 and 2014
Figure 23: Major Cities with High Spend on Retail
Figure 24: Key Components of Doing Business in Japan
Figure 25: Share of Furniture and Floor Coverings in Total Retail Sales, 2014 and 2019
Figure 26: Retail Sales Value and Growth (JPY billion, %) of Furniture and Floor Coverings, 2014-2019
Figure 27: Spend per Head on Furniture and Floor Coverings, 2014 and 2019
Figure 28: Online Spend and Growth (JPY billion, %)in Furniture and Floor Coverings, 2014-2019
Figure 29: Online Share of total Furniture and Floor Coverings Spend, 2014 and 2019
Figure 30: Spending per Channel in Furniture and Floor Coverings (%), 2014 and 2019
Figure 31: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales and Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Figure 32: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Market Dynamics, by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Figure 33: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Sales and Forecast (JPY bn), by Category Group, 2009-2019
Figure 34: Japan Furniture and Floor Coverings Retail Market Dynamics, by Category 2009-2019
Figure 35: Japan Floor Coverings Retail Sales and Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Figure 36: Japan Furniture Retail Sales and Forecast (JPY bn), by Channel Group, 2009-2019
Figure 37: The Triangulated Market Sizing Methodology
