Definition
The Retail Trade division forms part of the 17 ANZSIC divisions which comprise the economy (i.e. Division G). Operators in this division retail products in three main categories, food, personal and household goods and motor vehicles. These goods are purchased from domestic (and in some cases international) manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their store, to the general public. The recent introduction of online retailing has broadened the medium of sale for operators. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers for private use. Other key buyers include business and government entities. It is important to note that businesses who operate as cafes, restaurants, hotels and motels are excluded from this division. These operators are classified under Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurant (Division H). Also excluded are entities which primarily provide property and business services. These operators are classified under Property and Business Services (Division L). ANZSIC definition: This Division includes all units mainly engaged in the retail of new or used goods to final consumers for personal or household consumption or in selected repair activities such as repair of household equipment or motor vehicles. Businesses engaged in retail trade include department stores or other shops, motor vehicle retailers and service outlets, stalls, mail order houses, hawkers, door-to-door sellers, milk vendors, vending machine operators and consumer co-operatives. Units mainly selling goods on a commission basis to final consumers for personal or household consumption are included.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, 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 regional data.

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.