Used Merchandise Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
10 August 2007
Industry Code : 45331
A business in this industry is involved in the collection/purchasing of a variety of products (such as used books, clothes, furniture, etc) from the general community and/or businesses and selling this merchandise directly to consumers, generally without developing or changing the product further. Most retailers in this industry undertake sales and administrative activities such as customer service; product merchandising; advertising; inventory control; and cash handling. NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile parts).
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Clothing |
| - | Furniture and Homeware |
| - | Antiques |
| - | Collectibles |
| - | Music |
| - | Books |
| - | Jewelry | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Antique shops |
| - | Apparel stores, used clothing |
| - | Appliance stores, household-type, used |
| - | Bicycle (except motorized) shops, used |
| - | Book stores, used |
| - | Clothing stores, used |
| - | Consignment shops, used |
| - | Flea markets, used merchandise, permanent |
| - | Furniture stores, used |
| - | Music stores (e.g., cassette, instrument, record, tape), used |
| - | Rare manuscript stores |
| - | Record stores, used |
| - | Second-hand merchandise stores |
| - | Sporting goods stores, used |
| - | Thrift shops, used merchandise |
| - | Used bicycle (except motorized) shops |
| - | Used merchandise 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.
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