The information resources presented below are generally applicable to all
segments of the retail stores, including department stores, discount stores,
superstores, general merchandise stores, warehouse clubs, and specialty retail
stores. For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers
over 400 individual industries.
Department Stores
Discount Stores
Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
Specialty Retail Stores
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include
a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
National Retail Federation
Retail Industry Indicators
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore
- Reference & Resource"
Comprehensive annual compilation of charts and tables provides sales, employment,
compensation, bankruptcies, profitability, shrinkage, and other data at a national
level. Additional tables are included for sales, employment, compensation, and
number of locations in the United States. State by state information on sales
and employment are included.
National Retail Federation
Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore
- Reference & Resource"
Annual survey of retailer practices includes operating and financial data, with
individual sections addressing store and field operations, supply chain management,
merchandising and marketing, and a variety of other topics.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Retail Industry
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Retailing/
Business trends and statistics for the retail sector. Summary data free online.
International Council of Shopping Centers
Research
http://www.icsc.org/rsrch/research.php
ICSC's Research section is a comprehensive reference center for statistical and
analytical information on the U.S. and Canadian shopping centers. Sectors covered
include chain and department stores, factory outlets, shopping centers, and malls.
Current issue of ICSC Researcher newsletter and selected other data free online.
HHC Publishing
Warehouse Club Industry Guide
http://www.warehouseclubfocus.com/warehouse_club_industry_guide.php
Guide includes warehouse club sales and financial data, member demographic information,
category sales data, historical information, operator profiles, key program tips,
and more. Selected excerpts free online.
Department Stores
(45211)
Big Box Retail Stores
(45291)
Dollar and Variety Stores
(45299)
Report provides in-depth analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and interrelationships
that drive an industry. Report sections include:
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Retail Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices
with primary focus on accounting and tax issues. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries -
Clothing, Accessory, and General Merchandise Stores
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number
and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Kits
How To Start A Retail Business
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit
Free startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered
in starting a business.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Retail Store
http://www.smallbizbooks.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the
various aspects of starting a business and running it successfully. Detailed table
of contents and excerpts from the guide are available free online.
BizMiner
Industry Market Statistics
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales
trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up
activity and failure rates, and other business statistics and information on a
national, state, and metro area level.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more industry research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries,
see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
BizMiner
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense
detail, balance sheets, and key business and financial ratios for more than 10,000
lines of business. Available in all firms, small business, sole proprietor, and
business start up versions.
National Retail Federation
NRF Retailer Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore
- Compensation"
Survey provides compensation, extensive benefits, and HR practices information
for all major subsets including specialty retailers. Data is displayed in aggregate
and within key scope measures such as locations and organization/store revenues
and sizes.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries -
Clothing, Accessory, and General Merchandise Stores
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number
and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics - General Merchandise Stores
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrci.htm#62
Employment and hourly and annual wage estimates for general merchandise stores
by job position on a national basis. All data is free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Retail
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and
other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation
and Salary Surveys.
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Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for retail stores and
more than 190 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.
BVMarketData
Pratt's Stats® Private Transaction Database
http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search over 12,000 private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS
Code, or business description for comparable sales data. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sales Transaction Data
For more business sales transaction data available from BIZCOMPS®, Done Deals, Public Stats™, and other sources
for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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