Clothing Stores

Clothing 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:


American Apparel and Footwear Association
Information resources available from this organization include:

Statistics News
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Statistics.asp
Periodic news updates on market trends for apparel and footwear retail sales, imports, employment, and more. All updates are free online.

Trends
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Statistics.asp
Annual report on the apparel and footwear markets includes statistical information on production, trade, retail sales, and more.

Apparel Market Monitor
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Resources/Consumer.asp
Semi-annual publication provides information on the relative size of each major product category at the retail level, trends in each category, major distribution channels and trends, import market share and penetration trends, the proportionate share of product sales at a special or sale price.

Men's Clothing Stores   (44811)   |   Women's Clothing Stores   (44812)
Children's and Infant's   (44813)   |   Family Clothing Stores   (44814)
Clothing Accessories Stores   (44815)
Lingerie, Swimwear, Uniform, and Bridal Stores   (44819)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections include:


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/cgs022.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 Clothing Store
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit
Free startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered in starting a business.


Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.


Industry Market Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market report can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.



Industry Financial Ratios
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Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for clothing stores. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.


ERI Economic Research Institute
Apparel Retail Stores Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for over 125 job positions on a national and state level by company size. Complete listing of jobs included in the survey and sample pages for selected positions are accessible 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/cgs022.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.


Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Clothing Stores
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for clothing 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.



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