Bookstores
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 Association of College Stores
Information resources available from this trade association include:
The College Store Magazine / Campus Marketplace E-Newsletter
http://www.nacs.org/publications.aspx
Trade publications feature news and information for college and university stores, bookstores, and other higher education retailers, with topics covered including management practices; marketing; customer
service; new products and services; technology; legislation; and more. Available by subscription only.
Higher Education Retail Market Facts and Figures
http://www.nacs.org/Research/IndustryStatistics/HigherEdFactsFigures.aspx
Topics covered include number of college and university stores, average and median sales per store, student spending, text book prices, new and used text book market, average price of required course materials,
online sales, and student demographics. All information is accessible free online.
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.nacs.org/advocacynewsmedia/faqs.aspx
FAQs section focuses on new and used college textbooks, with topics covered including average prices, student spending, gross and net margins, online sales, bundling, and rental programs. All information
is accessible free online.
Book Stores
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance.
Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
College Bookstores
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for "college bookstore"
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 Analysis Reports
College Book Stores
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "451211"
Industry statistics for college book stores include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and 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 analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
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
College Book Stores
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "451211"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for college and university book stores.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Association of College Stores
Information resources available from this trade association include:
College Store Margins
http://www.nacs.org/research/industrystatistics/collegestoremargins.aspx
Departmental gross margins for books, digital products, supplies, apparel, gifts, and general merchandise reported as a percent of net sales. All data can be viewed free online.
Industry Financial Report
http://www.nacs.org/Research/FinancialSurvey/financialreport.aspx
Industry financial survey provides comparative financial data for college and university bookstores and other similar retail operations includes sales by product category, cost of goods sold, gross margins,
inventory turnover, returns and refunds, sales per square foot, and online sales projections.
Independent College Bookstore Association
Operating Survey
http://www.icbainc.com/Content/For-Stores/Operating-Survey.aspx
Annual operating survey of independent college bookstores provides details specific to each participant for use in benchmarking, strategic planning and networking. Available to members only; contact association
for more information.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Association of College Stores
Salary & Benefits Survey
http://www.nacs.org/research/salarybenefitssurvey.aspx
Biennial salary survey provides comparative compensation and benefits data for college bookstores and other similar retail operations with results categorized by sales volume, geographic region, type of school
and school ownership, and urban or rural location.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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Book Publishing and Publishers
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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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