Other Health and Personal Care Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
8 June 2007
Industry Code : 44619
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty supplies). The Other Health and Personal Care Store industry in the US includes a variety of stores such as health food stores, convalescent and prosthetic supplies stores, and specialized medical supplies stores. Products sold include vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and general first aid supplies. Participants are generally specialized, selling a select range of products. Major industry supplies are sourced from the Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing industry, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Manufacturing industry, and the Drug and Druggist Sundries Wholesale industry.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Convalescent, Sick Room, Prosthetic and Other Personal Care Supplies |
| - | Vitamin / Nutrition Supplements and Specialty Foods |
| - | Hearing Aids and Supplies | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Vitamin stores |
| - | Nutrition / Food (i.e. health, food) supplement stores |
| - | Convalescent supply stores |
| - | Hearing aid stores |
| - | Prosthetic stores |
| - | Sick room supply stores | |
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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.
