Retail Stores
SIC 5300 / NAICS 440000
The following resource guide provides sources
for industry information including industry trends and statistics, financial ratios, salary
surveys, and more.
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The information resources presented below are generally applicable to all segments of
the retail stores, including department stores, discount stores, superstores, general
merchandise stores, warehouse clubs, and specialty retail stores. For resource guides specific to other industries, see Industry Information
Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Department Stores
Discount Stores
Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
Specialty Retail 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:
National Retail Federation
Retail Industry Indicators
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore - Reference
& Resource"
Comprehensive annual compilation of charts and tables provides sales, employment, compensation,
bankruptcies, profitability, shrinkage, and other data at a national level. Additional
tables are included for sales, employment, compensation, and number of locations in the
United States. State by state information on sales and employment are included.
National Retail Federation
Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore - Reference
& Resource"
Annual survey of retailer practices includes operating and financial data, with individual
sections addressing store and field operations, supply chain management, merchandising
and marketing, and a variety of other topics.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Retail Industry
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Retailing/
Business trends and statistics for the retail sector. Summary data free online.
International Council of Shopping Centers
Research
http://www.icsc.org/rsrch/research.php
ICSC's Research section is a comprehensive reference center for statistical and analytical
information on the U.S. and Canadian shopping centers. Sectors covered include chain and
department stores, factory outlets, shopping centers, and malls. Current issue of ICSC
Researcher newsletter and selected other data free online.
HHC Publishing
Warehouse Club Industry Guide
http://www.warehouseclubfocus.com/warehouse_club_industry_guide.php
Guide includes warehouse club sales and financial data, member demographic information,
category sales data, historical information, operator profiles, key program tips, and
more. Selected excerpts free online.
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Retail Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary
focus on accounting and tax issues. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries -
Clothing, Accessory, and General Merchandise Stores
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. Available free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Kits
How To Start A Retail Business
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit
Free startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered
in starting a business.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Retail Store
http://www.smallbizbooks.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various
aspects of starting a business and running it successfully. Detailed table of contents
and excerpts from the guide are available free online.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer.com
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 Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and
key financial ratios for more than 10,000 lines of business. 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
Available in
QuickTrends,
3-Year, and
5-Year versions which include income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
and key business ratios by sales size range.
National Retail Federation
NRF Retailer Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.nrf.com/ Select "Bookstore - Compensation"
Survey provides compensation, extensive benefits, and HR practices information for all
major subsets including specialty retailers. Data is displayed in aggregate and within
key scope measures such as locations and organization/store revenues and sizes.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries -
Clothing, Accessory, and General Merchandise Stores
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. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics - General Merchandise Stores
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrci.htm#62
Employment and hourly and annual wage estimates for general merchandise stores by job position on a national basis. All data is free online.
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.
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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Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for retail stores and more
than 190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as
reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1
million.
BVMarketData
Pratt's Stats® Private Transaction Database
http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search over 11,500 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.
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples 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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