Resource Guides: Industry Information: Profiles and Analysis

Industry profiles

An industry profile provides a broad picture of the industry landscape. Profiles typically include:

a summary of the industry
current trends
forecasts
key companies
competition within in the industry

The following databases feature industry profiles and reports.

IBISWorld
Industry market research from the United States, including industry reports by NAICS code and specialty reports.
S&P Global NetAdvantage
Broad spectrum of industry and company analysis including S&P Industry Surveys, S&P Equity Research, and new Markets tab with drill downs to industry and sub-industry key ratios, benchmarks, constituents. Connection may appear to time-out but just be patient.
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Business Source Complete (Business Searching Interface)
Articles from academic journals and business magazines, as well as company profiles, market research, and industry reports.
The Business Searching Interface (BSI) is EBSCO's highly focused user interface created especially for the business searcher. Business Searching Interface provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research available in Business Source Ultimate.
Passport
Provides business intelligence on countries, consumers and industries.
Mergent First Research
Timely and recent industry information.
A comprehensive guide to more than 1000 industry segments.

Industry analysis

The following databases feature resources with more granular levels of analysis, including consumer surveys, research briefs, and market reports.

Mintel Academic
Provided with the generous support of the E. Roe Stamps IV Fund. Market research reports on consumer products, services, and lifestyles. Each report describes the economic drivers, leading companies, market share, market size, trends, segmentation, and consumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
Modules include: Automotive, Beauty & Personal Care, Drink, Food, Foodservice, Finance, Health & Wellbeing, Household, Lifestyles, Leisure & Entertainment, Multicultural, Retailing & Apparel, Technology & Media, and Travel.
BCC Research
Market research reports, commentary and analysis focused on markets where science and technology have an impact.
CBInsights
CB Insights is a business analytics platform and global database that provides market intelligence on private companies and investor activities.

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