Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
19 November 2007
Industry Code : 44311
This industry is part of the Retail Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of appliances and electrical goods refrigerators, clothes washers, videos, etc. These goods are purchased from domestic (and in some cases international) manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their store, to the general public. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers are new purchases, while a small share of goods are purchased as replacements for old merchandise. It is important to note that those retailers who operate primarily as computer and software stores, camera and photographic supply stores, hobby, toy and game stores, sewing, needlework and piece good stores, office supply and stationery stores, used merchandise stores, electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance stores, home and garden equipment and appliance repair and maintenance or electronic shopping and mail-order houses are excluded from this industry. NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as radios, televisions and computers; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products (except computers); and (3) retailing these new products in combination with repairs.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Television and Video Products |
| - | Major Appliances |
| - | Computer Hardware, Software Equipment |
| - | Audio Equipment |
| - | Home and Office Equipment |
| - | All Other Merchandise |
| - | Small Electric Appliances |
| - | Kitchenware & Home Furniture | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Retailing new household appliances (i.e., refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, etc) |
| - | Retailing new personal appliances (i.e., hair dryers, electric razors, etc) |
| - | Retailing computers alongside other household and personal appliances |
| - | Offering a repair service in conjunction with retail operations | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
