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Industry and Market Research


Industry and Market Research​

Tips:

1.  Each of these databases has unique content, so explore more than one!

2.  The SPECIAL BUSINESS TOPICS menu is the best starting point for:  IT and Technology, Healthcare, Biotech, etc..

3.  To get a preliminary sense of what database(s) might focus on, Use CTRL + F to find keywords on this page, e.g. travel. 

 

Relevant For All Industries

Current and historic Industry Reports and Risk Rating reports on 700+ well-established U.S. industries (organized by NAICS code), including operating conditions, outlook, trends, and key players.  Also has current and historic Specialized Industry Reports for small niche industries.

  • Industry Wizard is a tool for customizing lists of industries by important characteristics; also choose from the Quick Lists, popular characteristics like fastest growing, most profitable, etc.   Home > Expert Tools > US Industry Wizard > Quick Lists
  • Learn this search: Filter and compare US industries. (Please refresh if the content doesn't load after a few seconds)

 

 

 

  • Focus:  Agribusiness, Autos, Commodities, Banking and Financial Services, Consumer Electronics, Consumer and Retail, Commercial Banking, Defense and Security, Food and Drink, Freight Transport and Shipping, Infrastructure, Insurance, IT, Medical Devices, Mining, Metals, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Power, Real Estate, Renewables, Telecommunications, Tourism. 
 

Relevant For Technology & Healthcare Industries

 

  • Focus:  Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Chemicals, Energy and Resources, Engineering, Environment, Food and Beverage, Fuel Cell and Battery Technologies, Healthcare, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Sensors, Manufacturing, Membrane and Separation Technology, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Photonics, Plastics, Safety and Security, and Semiconductor Manufacturing.
 

  • Focus:  Financial Services, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Transportation and Logistics, Travel, Consumer Electronics, Energy & Utilities.
 

  • Focus:  Aerospace and Defense, Business and Financial Services, Chemicals Materials and Foods, Information and Communication Tech., Consumer Products, Education, Energy and Power Systems, Electronics and Security, Environment and Building Technologies, Healthcare, Industrial Automation, Measurement and Instrumentation, Metals and Minerals, Automotive and Transportation.  
 

 

Relevant For Retail Industries & Consumer Lifestyles

  • Focus: Automotive, Beauty, Cannabis, Clothing and Footwear, Drink, Financial Services, Food, Foodservice, Health and Wellness, Home, Household Care, Leisure and Entertainment, Lifestyles, Personal Care, Retail, Technology, and Travel.  

 

  • Focus:  Alcoholic Drinks, Apparel and Footwear, Automotive, Beauty and Personal Care, Consumer Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Health, Eyewear, Fresh Food, Health and Wellness, Home and Garden, Home Care, Hot Drinks, Luxury Goods, Packaged Food, Personal Accessories, Pet Care, Soft Drinks, Tissue and Hygiene, Tobacco, and Toys and Games.
 

  • Focus:  Archery, Backpacking, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Cheerleading, Camping / Hiking, Climbing, Equestrian, Exercise / Fitness, Eyewear, Fishing, Footwear, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hunting / Shooting, Ice, Hockey, Inline Skating, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Motorsports, Paintball, Rugby, Running / Jogging, Scooter Riding, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Sports, Winter Sports, Women's Sports, Wrestling, and Youth Sports.  
 

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