Retail: Resources
About Retail Industry
About.com features careers, management and research in the retail industry. The website lists various events in retail industry, jobs and careers, a glossary of terms, retail history, and many other sections.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA): Publications
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) produces numerous reports each year - often in partnership with companies such as Deloitte, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and IBM - on the current trends and economic analysis for companies that both produce and sell food & beverage and consumer products. This site contains an archive of all reports published by the GMA from 2008 to present.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012
NamNews
National Account Manager News, at Kamacity.com, provides a monthly newsletter and daily news service reporting on the retail industry. Focusing on the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry throughout the UK, Europe, and other large international markets, NamNews is geared towards Key Account Managers. It includes pages that offer brief insights into events affecting the industry. A free trial of the monthly issue as well as subscription information is available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation is a global trade association representing retailers of various types and sizes. The source provides information, news, opinion, and advice on the retail industry. A list of events is available as well.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Retail and Consumer
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides background information on industry sectors globally. This site includes an up-to-date industry environment description, challenges facing the industry and potential solutions, free downloadable publications including annual reviews, and events.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 8, 2011
Retail Bulletin
This site contains links to different news articles, all relating to major changes within specific retail firms, as well as the retail industry as a whole. A list of conferences and events is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Retail Net
This site provides an ample source of statistics concerning different sectors of the retail industry. It shows lists of which companies are experiencing the most growth, have the greatest net worth, etc. It also lists many news stories and current reports, available for purchase, on which parts of the retail industry have changed the most.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Retail News
Retail News is essentially a large source of news releases from the retail industry. News can be filtered by different segments within the retail industry. There is also a list of trade shows and multimedia resources, and users can request information for small businesses and nonprofits.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Retail Wire
In addition to up-to-date news articles on the retail industry, Retail Wire provides a discussion medium for professionals, as well as tips and webinars on subjects related to the retail business. Free registration is required.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
SAP: IDC Interactive Report
The IDC Interactive Report, provided by SAP, is a questionnaire that allows the user to see where a company ranks relative to its industry (leading, trailing, or industry norm) by answering question in different sections: business overview, resource management, portfolio management, and employee management. Free registration is required to access the report.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 1, 2012
Stores Magazine
Stores Magazine is a useful retail industry resource; in addition to news, the magazine provides buying guides, many "Top 100" lists, webinars, special reports, a retail calendar, and content from the current issue. Some content is free and some requires a subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Stores: Top 250 Global Retailers
Published by the National Retail Federation's Stores magazine, in conjunction with Deloitte, this list provides the top 250 global retailers ranked by annual sales. Country of origin, store format, and countries of operation are also provided for each retailer. The most recent edition of this extensive report, which is downloadable in a unique NXTBook format, also includes analysis and profiles of the world's best retail markets.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 8, 2011
The McKinsey Quarterly: Retail & Consumer Goods
A product of McKinsey and Co., the McKinsey Quarterly features in depth articles on 12 different industries. Articles present companies with advice and suggestions, industry trends, and interviews with leading industry professionals. A free registration is required to view articles and premium articles require a paid subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 1, 2012
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Trade
Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this career guide provides background information on trade sectors in the United States, including automobile dealers, grocery stores, and clothing, accessory, and general merchandise stores. Information on working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, outlook, and earnings is also available for each sector.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011