Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Industry Research Reports
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
National Retail Federation
Information resources available from this organization include:
Retail Industry Indicators
http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=933
Report includes information on retail sales levels and growth trends, number of firms and firm
characteristics, staffing and employment trends, employee compensation and benefits, and more.
Report can be viewed free online.
Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts
http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=Pages&sp_id=1203
Annual survey examines the current state of the industry and participants' plans for the year
ahead, with individual sections addressing general and financial information, store and field
operations, supply chain management, merchandising and marketing, and more. Study scope, introductory
text, and table of contents can be viewed free online
Department Stores | Discount Stores
Dollar and Other General Merchandise Stores
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research industry profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, business challenges, issues, trends, and opportunities, and include a five-year
industry growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Retail Industry
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Retailing/tabid/210/Default.aspx
Publication provides in-depth analysis of business trends and statistics for the retail sector. Industry
overview, sample data, and detailed table of contents are accessible free online.
International Council of Shopping Centers
Research
http://www.icsc.org/research
ICSC's Research section is a comprehensive reference center for statistical and analytical information
for U.S. and Canadian shopping centers, with sectors covered including chain and department stores,
factory outlets, shopping centers, and malls. Selected information can be viewed free online.
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Retail Industry
http://www.irs.gov/Retail-Audit-Technique-Guide
IRS audit guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary
focus on accounting and tax issues. Publication is available free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Kits
How To Start A Retail Business
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit/index.html
Free startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered in starting
a retail business.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Retail Store
http://bookstore.entrepreneur.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects of
starting a business and running it successfully.
Industry Financial Ratios
General Merchandise, Department, and Variety Stores
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "452"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for general merchandise,
department, and variety stores. Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and
business start up versions. Sample financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis
can be viewed free online.
National Retail Federation
Information resources available from this organization include:
Retail Industry Indicators
http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=933
Report includes information on retail sales levels and growth trends, number of firms and firm
characteristics, staffing and employment trends, employee compensation and benefits, and more.
Report can be viewed free online.
NRF Retail Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=Pages&sp_id=451
Survey provides detailed information on employee compensation and benefits for all merchandise
categories including specialty retailers. Survey results can be analyzed by company or store size,
merchandise category, geographic area, and other factors. Complete listing of job positions included
in the survey and sample reports for selected positions are accessible free online.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Retail General Merchandise Stores Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Dollar and Variety Stores
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for dollar and variety stores and more
than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by
BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
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