Gift and Souvenir 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:
The Greeting Card Association
The Greeting Card
http://greetingcard.org/thegreetingcard.html
Industry facts, history, and trends. Available free online.
The Greeting Card Association
How to Own and Operate a Card and Gift Shop
http://greetingcard.org/resources_pubs.html
This nuts and bolts publication discusses all aspects of owning and operating a card & gift shop.
This publication includes information on selecting a location, financing, space planning, merchandising/display
techniques, hiring and training sales personnel, advertising and public relations.
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
State of the Industry
http://www.giftsanddec.com Search for "State of the
Industry"
Annual survey of stationery manufacturers and vendors. Available free online.
Gift Shops and Card Stores
http://www.ibisworld.com
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:
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
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. 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.
Museum Store Association
Museum Retail Industry Report
http://www.museumdistrict.com/pubs/MSAPublications.cfm
The report includes industry medians and means for dozens of standard retail benchmarks including
sales per square foot, gross margin per square foot, inventory turnover, and net sales to inventory,
and specific calculations for the museum retail industry such as sales per visitor and gross margin
per visitor. The report also contains staffing, salary and fringe benefits data from museum stores.
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.
Museum Store Association
Museum Retail Industry Report
http://www.museumdistrict.com/pubs/MSAPublications.cfm
The report includes industry medians and means for dozens of standard retail benchmarks including
sales per square foot, gross margin per square foot, inventory turnover, and net sales to inventory,
and specific calculations for the museum retail industry such as sales per visitor and gross margin
per visitor. The report also contains staffing, salary and fringe benefits data from museum stores.
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.
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 for all firms, 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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