Jewelry Stores – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

SIC 5944 | NAICS 448310

The following guide to industry research and analysis provides sources for industry statistics, trends, and forecasts, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Jewelry Stores (view report)
Online Jewelry & Watch Sales (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample industry research report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Emerald Expositions, Inc.
National Jeweler
http://www.nationaljeweler.com/

Online news publication features news and information for jewelers and other professionals, with topics covered in the "Majors" and "Independents" category sections including market developments, retail profiles, retail surveys, online retailing, trade shows, financial reporting, and public policy issues. All articles are available online, with free subscription to various newsletters available upon request.

Reed Elsevier Inc.
JCK Magazine
http://www.jckonline.com/

Monthly trade publication features news and information for jewelry retailers and manufacturers, with special features including the "Future of Retail" issue (September), "Your Store: JCK Annual Retailer Survey" issue (November), and the "The Year Ahead" issue (December/January). Selected articles and article excerpts from current and archived issues of the magazine can be viewed free online.

SmartWork Media
Instore Magazine
http://instoremag.com/

Monthly trade magazine features news and information for jewelry store owners, with special features including articles such as "Numerology: Key Numbers To Watch " (March 2015) which addresses 15 key financial performance targets (e.g., sales conversion, stock turn rate, items per receipt, average ticket, gross margin) for specialty retailers. Current and prior digital editions are available free online.

Unity Marketing
Jewelry Snapshot Report
http://unitymarketingonline.com/

Annual report provides key facts and figures from the "Affluent Consumer Tracking Study", with topics covered in the report including items that are of most interest to affluent consumers, current trends in purchases by material and gemstone, where affluent customers shop, demographic spending trends, top retail destinations, and major brands which resonate most strongly with affluent customers.

Polygon | Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc.
Publications available from this organization include:

Retail Jewelry Industry in the U.S.
http://www.polygon.net/
Annual market report provides an overview of the U.S. retail market, with topics covered in the report including fine jewelry and watch sales, retail store sales, wholesale and retail prices, online and holiday season sales, chain store sales, brands in the news, diamonds and precious metals, and business closures. Current and prior year reports can be downloaded and viewed free online with registration.

Industry Reports
http://www.polygon.net/
Reports available in this section include "Global Industry Trends", "What's Hot, What's Not: Current Trends in Retailing", "Business Insights and Strategies", "Case Studies: Retail Jewelers Share the Secrets of Their Success", "Maximizing Your Holiday Season", and "Competing Online: A Strategy Guide for Retail Jewelers". All reports can be downloaded and viewed free online with registration.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Jewelry Stores
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "448310" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Jewelry Stores
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "448310" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

IBISWorld Research Reports
Industry Financial Ratios
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

Jewelers of America
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.jewelers.org/

Annual cost of doing business report allows users to compare their financial performance measures with other similar participating firms in terms of jeweler category (e.g., high-end, mid-range, chains, and designer), annual sales size range, and level of profitability (typical firm versus top 25 percent). Product order form is available online; contact member center personnel for more information.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

Jewelers of America
Careers in the Jewelry Industry
http://www.jewelers.org/

Free career guide provides overviews of various career paths common to the retail segment of the industry (e.g., retail management professional, retail sales professional, appraiser, bench jeweler, pawnbroker/estate dealer), with salary expectations ranges provided for entry level, experienced, and ultimate earnings potential categories. Career guide can be downloaded and viewed online.

PayScale, Inc.
Jewelry Stores
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides median salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for selected job positions in this retail sector such as retail store manager, assistant manager, jeweler, and sales consultant, with employers for which salary or wage data is provided including Alex and Ani, LLC, Kay Jewelers, Pandora, Sterling Jewelers, Inc. (Jared The Galleria), Swarovski, Tiffany & Co., and Zale Jewelers.

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