What is a NAICS code?
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), pronounced Nakes, was developed by federal agencies to use when classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data.
Use the NAICS Search box to find NAICS codes by keyword (left-hand side) and further information.
Example of NAICS for Apparel Industries are:
448120, Women's Clothing Stores
448150, Clothing Accessories Stores
448140, Family Clothing Stores
448190, Specialized Apparel Stores (bridal gowns, raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear)
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Use Databases to Find Articles on Fashion Merchandising
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Business Source PremierBusiness Source Premier provides full text for more than 2,300 business journals.
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ABI/INFORMSearch for articles related to business and finance. This is a good source of information on the apparel industry.
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Academic OneFileThis popular database contains hundreds of full-text articles on a wide variety of subjects, including fashion merchandising. Includes WWD from Jan 3, 1983 to the present.
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LexisNexis AcademicAccess full-text articles from newspapers from around the world.
Databases for Company and Industry Information
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Business Insights: EssentialsBusiness Insights: Essentials provides company and industry intelligence on thousands of global companies. It includes periodical articles, news articles, and press releases; investment reports; corporate chronologies and company histories; brands and product information; industry and company rankings; financial overviews; industry overviews; and HR law case digests. Search by company name or ticker symbol, industry code/description (SIC or NAICS), subjects in article, geographic search, or personal name. Searches can be limited by journal name, date range, or content area.
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EDGAR Database of Corporate InformationA free site that offers company annual reports, 10Ks, and 10Qs filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Mergent OnlineMergent Online is a comprehensive and authoritative suite of information resources that enables in-depth business and financial research. The database includes U.S. and international company data, annual reports and archives; D&B Million Dollar directory information and stock; and up to 30 years of historical stock pricing.
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NetAdvantageProvides investment research and commentary from Standard and Poor's. Click on the Industries tab for 2010 information about specific industries (e.g., Apparel and Footwear: Retailers and Brands) and sub-industry reviews (Apparel Retail). Click on Trends and Projections for a discussion of 2011 trends.
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Value Line Research CenterValue Line Research Center provides company and industry information for individual investors, portfolio managers, corporate finance professionals and academic institutions.
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