Specialty Food Stores Industry Research

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Retail Trade Sector Details

The Retail Trade sector consists of stores that sell merchandise to the general public in small quantities, and usually for personal or household consumption. A few examples include automobile dealers, furniture stores, clothing stores, and food stores. The Retail Trade sector also consists of nonstores, which utilize alternative sales methods such as infomercials, paper and electronic catalogs, vending machines, and door-to-door sales.

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Market Size and Forecast for Specialty Food Stores

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 Specialty Food Stores 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 Specialty Food Stores 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 Specialty Food Stores 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 Specialty Food Stores

Pell Research has analyzed Specialty Food Stores 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
Groceries & Other Foods For Human Consumption Off The Premises
Meat, Fish, Seafood & Poultry, Including Prepack Meats Req Refrigeration
Produce, Including Fresh & Prepackaged Fruits & Vegetables
Frozen Foods, Including Packaged Foods Sold In A Frozen State
Dairy Products & Related Foods, Including Milk, Cheese, Butter
Bakery Products Baked On Premises
Bakery Products Not Baked On The Premises, Excluding Frozen
Delicatessen Items, Including Deli Meats & Other Service Deli Items
Bottled, Canned, Or Packaged Soft Drinks
Candy
All Other Foods
Alcoholic Beverages Served For Immediate Consumption
Packaged Liquor, Wine, & Beer
Distilled Spirits, Including Liquor, Brandy, & Liqueurs
Wine
Beer & Ale
Cigars & Smokers' Access, Excluding Sales From Vending Op By Others
Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics
Nonprescription Medicines
Vitamins, Minerals, & Other Dietary Supplements
Other Hygiene Needs, Including Deodorants; Hair & Shaving Products
Soaps, Detergents, & Household Cleaners
Paper & Related Prod, Including Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue, Wraps
Men's Wear, Including Accessories
Women's, Juniors', And Misses' Wear, Including Accessories
Children's Wear, Including Boys', Girls', Infants' & Toddlers'
Footwear, Including Accessories
Small Electric Appliances & Personal Care Appliances
Kitchenware & Home Furnishings
Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attach, Novelty Jewelry
Books
Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games
Sporting Goods
Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies
Automotive Fuels
Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies
Stationery Products
Greeting Cards
Magazines & Newspapers
Ice
Souvenirs & Novelty Items
Seasonal Decorations
All Other Merchandise
Meals, Snacks And Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption
Soup And Salad Bars
All Other Meals & Snacks
Meals, Snacks & Beverages Prepared For Catered Events
All Nonmerchandise Receipts
All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts

Salary Information for Employees Working in Specialty Food Stores

Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Specialty Food Stores company, along with the average annual salary brackets for these positions.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	2%	Data provided in report
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	1%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	20%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	8%
Sales and Related Occupations	43%
Cashiers	21%
Retail Salespersons	17%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	10%
Production Occupations	13%
Butchers and Meat Cutters	6%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	9%

Government Contracts

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $4,470,245 on Specialty Food Stores. It has awarded 469 contracts to 93 companies, with an average value of $48,067 per company.   

Company	Address	Key Contact
Data provided in industry report

Industry Research Resources

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