Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Industry Research Reports
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
InternetNews.com
E-Commerce News and Analysis
http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/
News and information for the ecommerce and on-line retail industries covering a wide range of topics
including marketing, transaction processing, security, retailing, and services, and more. All articles
are accessible free online.
E-Commerce Times / Internet Retailer
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/ /
http://www.internetretailer.com/
News and information for the ecommerce and on-line retail industries covering a wide range of topics
including marketing and merchandising, website operations, multichannel merchandising, competitive
strategies, internet technology, and retail enterprise management. All articles are accessible free
online.
Shop.org
State of Retailing Online Marketing Report
http://www.shop.org/web/guest/SORO
Three-part survey provides information on marketing, merchandising, and profitability, with topics
covered including key performance indicators, current economic impact; allocation of spending both
on- and off-line; acquiring and retaining customers; marketing channels; website focus priorities;
product placement; and multichannel issues. Table of contents for each section is available free online.
Internet and Mail Order Retail / Internet Auctions
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research industry profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, business challenges, issues, trends, and opportunities, and include a five-year
industry growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
E-Commerce & Internet Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/ECommerceInternet/
Publication provides analysis of trends and developments for both ecommerce in general and for particular
industries and the supporting technologies which enable electronic commerce. Detailed description
and table of contents is available free online.
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Retail Industry - Chapter 3: Electronic Business, Online Retail
http://www.irs.gov/Retail-Audit-Technique-Guide
Guide contents include an overview of the ecommerce and online retail industries with primary focus
on accounting and tax issues. Publication is available free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Startup Kits
How To Start An E-Business
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit/index.html
Free business startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered in
starting a company in this industry. Topics covered include target market, startup costs, operations,
income and pricing, and marketing.
Entrepreneur Magazine Startup Guides
E-Business
http://bookstore.entrepreneur.com/
Business startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects
of starting a business in this industry and running it successfully. Table of contents and sample text for the Kindle edition can be viewed free online via Amazon.com's "Look Inside" feature.
Industry Financial Ratios
Catalog, Mail Order, and Online Stores
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "4541"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for catalog, mail order,
and online stores. Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start
up versions. Sample financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed
free online.
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