Department Storesin Australia
Australia Market Research and Industry Report
13 July 2007
Industry Code : G5210
This class consists of units which have a significant proportion of retail sales (or a significant absolute amount of retail sales) in commodities primary to the following headings: (i) Fabrics and other soft goods; (ii) Clothing; (iii) China, glassware and houseware; (iv) Perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries; (v) Furniture; and (vi) Household appliances. The commodities primary to these headings as well as other commodities, are normally sold by separate departments or sections within the store with accounting and other records maintained on a departmentalised basis. A business in this industry is involved in purchasing a variety of products (such as china, fabrics, clothing, etc) from wholesalers and manufacturers and selling these products directly to consumers, generally without developing or changing the products further. Most department stores in this industry undertake sales and administrative activities such as customer service; product merchandising; advertising; inventory control; and cash handling.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Clothing and Footwear |
| - | Other |
| - | Consumer Electronics and Household Appliances |
| - | Furniture and Haberdashery |
| - | Cosmetics and Beauty Products |
| - | Toys, Games and Sporting Products |
| - | Books, Greeting Cards and Stationery |
| - | Cutlery and Crockery | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Department store operation | |
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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.
