For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Apparel Manufacture
Textile Manufacturing
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:
American Apparel and Footwear Association
Statistics News
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Statistics.asp
Periodic news updates on market trends for apparel and footwear retail sales, imports,
employment, and more. All updates are free online.
American Apparel and Footwear Association
Trends
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Statistics.asp
Annual report on the apparel and footwear markets includes statistical information on
production, trade, retail sales, and more.
American Apparel and Footwear Association
Apparel Market Monitor
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Resources/Consumer.asp
Semi-annual publication provides information on the relative size of each major product
category at the retail level, trends in each category, major distribution channels and
trends, import market share and penetration trends, the proportionate share of product
sales at a special or sale price.
Moody's Economy.com Précis Industry Forecasts
Apparel & Textiles
http://www.economy.com/home/products/products.asp?pid=7-00000-00
Each report provides an extensive analysis of current and anticipated trends, including
macro and industry drivers, pricing, operating expenses, profitability, opportunity and
risk factors, and the long-term outlook. Also included are four charts highlighting important
trends and a detailed five-year forecast covering over 40 financial and economic indicators.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Apparel and Other Textile Products
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.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.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics 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.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
Apparel
& Textile Accountants and Consultants
SCORE CARD Benchmarking Survey
http://www.atacnetwork.com/whatsnew/scorecard.htm
Survey includes income statements, balance sheets, and key ratios by revenue range, market
segment, and region. Also includes salary, bonus, and benefit benchmarks for over 30 positions.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
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.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
Apparel
& Textile Accountants and Consultants
SCORE CARD Benchmarking Survey
http://www.atacnetwork.com/whatsnew/scorecard.htm
Survey includes income statements, balance sheets, and key ratios by revenue range, market
segment, and region. Also includes salary, bonus, and benefit benchmarks for over 30 positions.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Apparel and Other Textile Products
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.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.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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