Research Guides: Companies, Brands &amp; Industries: Industry Information

Industry Overviews, Brief Articles

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A large, user-friendly statistics portal with a global scope. Find infographics, in-depth dossiers and reports, and Powerpoint slides, along with original source details.
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Comprehensive research reports on consumer markets and products in U.S., related demographic data and analysis, and articles on trends in global consumer markets.
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Use the INDUSTRY search or use COMPANY search and examine offerings related to industry or trends.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; provides in depth profiles on a wide variety of professions. Entries include education requirements, growth trends, salary ranges, cross references to related occupations and links to major trade associations.

Industry Codes

Find the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) and SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) codes that apply to your industry.

2017 NAICS Codes - (Browse All)
Or try these categories to find the 5- or 6-digit NAICS codes for many arts, retail, and entertainment businesses:
- 44-45 Retail Trade
- 51 Information (includes Motion Picture, Sound Recording, and Broadcasting industries)
- 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (includes Interior Design, Graphic Design, Management Consulting, Advertising, and Public Relations industries)
- 71 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
SIC
Although replaced by NAICS, many business resources still organize industries by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), and this system is used in older economic censuses. A specific SIC is a four-digit code used to group similar types of businesses together.

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Search for a company in your industry and use the NAICS and SIC codes listed in the Company Profile.

Industry Groups / Professional Associations

Industry professional organizations collect data and statistics about their industries.

Find organization websites:

Gateway to Associations
From the Center for Association Leadership. Search by name, keyword, location, or association type.
In your favorite search engine search the name of your industry plus the word "association"
Search Encyclopedia of Associations by the name of your industry

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