Growing and Declining Product Categories (March 2020 vs. March 2019)

Source: Stackline Published: March 2020

Source: Stackline
Published: March 2020

Fastest Growing and Declining Product Categories

Circulated: April 10, 2020

Stackline is a retail intelligence and software company that compiled a list of growing and declining categories across e-commerce in the US. In March 2020 vs. March 2019, there was a surge in grocery, home fitness products, and work from home office essentials. The biggest declines were in travel accessories and formal apparel.

Fastest growing

1. Disposable gloves +670%
2. Bread machines +652%
3. Cough and cold +535%
4. Soups +497%
5. Dried grains and rice +386%
6. Packaged foods +377%
7. Fruit cups +326%
8. Weight training +307%
9. Milk and cream +279%
10. Dishwashing supplies +275%

Fastest declining

1. Luggage and suitcases -77%
2. Briefcase -77%
3. Cameras -64%
4. Men’s swimwear -64%
5. Bridal clothing -63%
6. Men’s formal clothing -62%
7. Women’s swimwear -59%
8. Rash guards -59%
9. Boy’s athletic shoes -59%
10. Gym bags -57%