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Mintel Academic This link opens in a new window
Mintel reports provide information on markets for consumer products, travel, lifestyles, and leisure. Our subscription predominately covers products and markets in the United States. Each report combines data & analysis of the competitive landscape and consumer profiles. For instructions see the Mintel Tutorial.
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IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowIndustry snapshots include statistics and key facts as well as information on key issues facing the industry.
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NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowIndustry snapshots include statistics and key facts as well as information on key issues facing the industry.
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Mergent Market Atlas This link opens in a new window
Market Atlas provides tools for both interactive online research and easy predefined report access. These tools and reports are reflected across multiple product modules including Company, Sustainability, Industry, Country and Economic analysis. The Market Atlas database of corporate information covering over 50,000 US and foreign public companies, current and historical (past 15 years) firm descriptions, statistics, financial information and ratios, annual reports, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, long-term debt, capital stock, and insider trading.
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Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowUse custom search to create lists of manufacturers by product name, SIC or NAICS code, and geographical area.
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Manufacturing & Distribution USA
Location: Pardee Reserve - Reference HD9723 .M365Volume 3 includes information on a variety of retail and wholesale operations. Ranks establishments by sales. Organized by NAICS code. The latest copy is at the Pardee Services Desk on the Reserve-Reference (High Use) shelves. -
Retail Business Market Research Handbook 2019-2020Location: OnlineRetail business market research handbook by RK Miller includes information and statistics from a variety of sources.
Freight and Shipping
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A-Z Worldwide Airfreight DirectoryAlso includes Cargo Agents/Freight Forwarders Associations.
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Freightquote.comInstant quotes from a variety of well-known carriers.
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Trans-Directory.comWorldwide directory of transportation and related providers.
Retail and Wholesale Industry
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IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowCovers over 700 U.S. Industries with key statistics, segmentation, market characteristics, industry conditions, key competitors, industry performance and outlook. Click on Retail Trade in Browse Industry list.
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NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowStandard and Poor’s provides a good overview of the retailing industry in two surveys – Retailing: General and Retailing: Specialty. Both include information on current environment, industry profile, and comparative company analysis.
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Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowUse custom search to create lists of manufacturers by product name, SIC or NAICS code, and geographical area.
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Location: Pardee Reserve - Reference HD9723 .M365Volume 3 includes lists of leading retailers and wholesalers by NAICS code. The latest copy is at the Pardee Services Desk on the Reserve-Reference (High Use) shelves.
Retail Statistics and Sales
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Bizstats.comFinancial ratios, business statistics and benchmarks.
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Retail & Wholesale TradeThe latest statistics from the U.S. Census bureau.
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Retail Owners InstituteSee top toolbar for information on 50 retail segments. Includes “gross profit” among other statistics and ratios for different types of stores.
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Location: Pardee Reserve - Reference HD9723 .M365Volume 3 includes information on a variety of retail and wholesale operations. Includes statistics from U.S. Economic Census, with numbers of establishments and sales figures with projections for current years. The latest copy is at the Pardee Services Desk on the Reserve-Reference (High Use) shelves. Retail Sales information by industry can be found in the sections on Wholesale and Retail, organized by SIC code:
SIC 50 – Wholesale Trade – Durable Goods
SIC 51 – Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
SIC 52 – Building Materials and Garden Supplies
SIC 53 – General Merchandise Stores
SIC 54 – Food Stores
SIC 55 – Automotive Dealers and Service Stations
SIC 56 – Apparel and Accessory Stores
SIC 57 – Furniture and Homefurnishings Stores
SIC 58 – Eating and Drinking Places
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Retail Business Market Research Handbook 2019-2020Location: OnlineRetail business market research handbook by RK Miller includes information and statistics from a variety of sources.
Manufacturers Reps
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Association of Independent Manufacturers’/RepresentativesA trade association for manufacturer’s representatives. In addition to the usual newsletters and press releases, they have two directories. One is just a long list of “Members Online.” The other is a cross-reference of manufacturers and their representatives. If a student is “in the market” for a representative, they may be able to find a relevant manufacturer in this list and see what reps that manufacturer is using.
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Manufacturers’ Agents National AssociationAnother trade association for manufacturer’s reps, but this deals with more kinds of products (not just industrial). Includes a page about the advantages of using manufacturers’ agents which, despite its obvious bias, may be helpful to 323 students who are considering outsourcing their sales force.
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Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowUse custom search to create lists of manufacturers by product name, SIC or NAICS code, and geographical area.
Information Technology
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InformationWeekArticles include IT information on individual companies. Check Boston University’s Electronic Journals to see if this title is available full text.
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CIOCIO is an online magazine for the IT professional. Check Boston University’s Electronic Journals to see if this title is available full text.
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ComputerworldComputerworld is the “voice of IT management.” Check Boston University’s Electronic Journals to see if this title is available full text.
