See Retail Stores
for additional industry resources applicable to all segments of the retail store industry,
including jewelry stores. For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources
which covers over 400 individual industries.

Jewelry Retail
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 Jeweler
The State of the Majors
http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/special-reports/index.jsp
Report consists of two surveys: the "$100 Million Supersellers" which lists the largest
jewelry retailers; and the "Top 50" which lists the largest retail jewelry chains. Each
listing provides the number of stores operated by each company and key executive and contact
information.
National Jeweler
Eight-Figure Independents
http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/special-reports/index.jsp
Survey lists independent jewelers who generated $10 million or more in annual sales. Information
provided includes number of stores and employees, product lines, customer profile, company
history and philosophy, and preferred media. Survey contents are free online.

Jewelry Stores
http://www.ibisworld.com
Report provides in-depth analysis and a five-year industry forecast for retail jewelers,
with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and interrelationships
that drive an industry. Report sections include:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos222.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.

Industry Market Research Statistics
Jewelry Stores
http://www.bizminer.com
Select "SIC Drilldown - Retail - 5944"
Industry statistics for jewelry stores include market volume, number of firms, annual
sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business startup
activity and failure rates, and other business information and statistics on a national,
state, and metro area level.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more 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.
Jewelers of America
Cost of Doing Business Survey
http://www.jewelers.org/bizbuildingtools/tradesurvey.html
Survey provides key financial and operating performance measures for retail jewelers,
including sales by store type, inventory turnover, balance sheet data, and productivity
and financial strength ratios.

Industry Financial Analysis
Jewelry Stores
http://www.bizminer.com Select "SIC Drilldown - Retail - 5944"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and
key financial ratios for jewelry stores. Income statement includes expense detail in dollars
and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms, small business, sole proprietor,
and business start up versions.
JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone)
Annual Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey
http://www.jckonline.com/ Search site for
"annual salary survey"
Annual salary survey for retail jewelers provides average base salary and total compensation
for management, staff, and sales positions, and also includes benefits information by
store sales volume. Available free online.
Jewelers of America
Careers in the Jewelry Industry
http://www.jewelers.org/profdevelopment/careersoutreach.html
Guidebook provides comprehensive overviews of ten different career paths including salary
ranges and job-training resources. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos222.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics -
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Good Stores
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_448300.htm
Employment and hourly and annual wage estimates by job position on a national basis. 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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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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