Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Industry Research

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Wholesale Trade Sector Details

The Wholesale Trade sector includes businesses involved in the exchange of the products of agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.

Related Industries

Market Size and Forecast for Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers

Forecast	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Market Forecast ($ billions)	Data provided in industry report

Five-year projections show growth trends in industry sales and revenues. This economic model is based on short- and long-term trends. The industry size is determined by total revenue generated within the industry from all products and services. Growth and decline in the industry shows the total opportunity for companies. The Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers industry report reveals both the historical trends and five-year forecast, calculated by Pell Research's econometric models. The market share, measured in billions of dollars, includes both public and private companies. Use this information to identify industry trends and predict future growth patterns.

Geographic Share by State in the US

Market by State

The historical market size by state shows how large the local opportunity is, and how many companies are located in the region. Growth rates by state are affected by the regional economic conditions. View data by state to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for companies in the Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers industry in the United States.

Northeast Region

Industry conditions in the Northeast show competitive trends specific to this region compared to individual states and the national average.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Maine	Data provided in industry report
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont

Midwest Region

Learn how companies are performing in each state within the midwest. The data reflect total sales from firms located in this area.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Illinois	Data provided in industry report
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

Southern Region

In the South, see total Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers sales for companies located in each state.

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arkansas	Data provided in industry report
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia

Western Region

Market Size ($ millions)	2006	2007	2008	2009	2011
Arizona	Data provided in industry report
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) for Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers

Pell Research has analyzed Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers financial statements to determine the industry average forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Products and Services Breakdown

Description	Revenue ($ millions)
Industry Total
Household And Lawn Furniture
Upholstered Furniture
Mattresses And Beds
Other Furniture
Household China
Linens, Domestics, Curtains, And Draperies
Flooring And Floor Coverings
Miscellaneous Home Furnishings
Optical And Ophthalmic Goods And Supplies
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment
Hardware
Other Industrial Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
New Textile And Sewing Machinery And Equipment
Abrasives, Strapping, Tape, And Inks
Other Industrial Supplies
Service Establishment Equipment And Supplies
Upholsterers' Equipment
Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies
Toys And Hobby Goods And Supplies
Jewelry, Diamonds, Gemstones, And Watches
Diamonds And Diamond Jewelry
Other Jewelry, Silverware, And Plated Ware
Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Luggage
Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Safety Equipment
Office Paper, Office Supplies, Greeting Cards, And Labels
Paper And Plastic Products
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics And Beauty Supplies
Other Toiletries And Druggists' Sundries
Knit And Woven Piece Goods
Goods Purchased Gray And Finished On Contract
Cotton, Including Blends
Synthetics, Excluding Synthetic Knits
Other Knit Fabrics
Woolen And Worsted Piece Goods
Other Piece Goods
Notions
Men's And Boys' Clothing
Men's And Boys' Suits, Coats, And Formal Wear
Men's And Boys' Shirts, Slacks, And Jeans
Men's And Boys' Underwear And Sleepwear
Men's And Boys' Work Clothing And Uniforms
Other Men's And Boys' Clothing
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Dresses And Blouses
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Suits And Coats
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Outerwear
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Underwear And Sleepwear
Other Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing
Infants' And Children's Clothing, To Size 6x
Footwear
All Athletic Footwear
Infants' Footwear
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Footwear
Men's And Boys' Footwear
Shoe Accessories
Plastics Materials And Basic Shapes
Paint, Paint Supplies, Wallpaper, And Wallpaper Supplies
Wallpaper And Wallpaper Supplies
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, And Other Printed Materials
Art Goods, Including Novelties And Souvenirs
Novelties And Souvenirs
Textile Bags, Bagging, And Burlap
Wigs, Yarns, And Leather Products
Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Labor Charges For Repair Work
Other Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Advertising Specialties, Including Paper Novelties
Miscellaneous Commodities
Rental And Operating Lease Receipts

Salary Information for Employees Working in Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers

Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers company, along with the average annual salary brackets for these positions.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	6%	Data provided in report
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	6%
Sales and Related Occupations	24%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	16%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	33%
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	6%
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	5%
Production Occupations	7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	17%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	8%
Packers and Packagers, Hand	5%

Government Contracts

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $28,269,487 on Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers. It has awarded 599 contracts to 166 companies, with an average value of $170,298 per company.   

Company	Address	Key Contact
Data provided in industry report

Industry Research Resources

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