Hobby, Toy and Game Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
19 November 2007
Industry Code : 45112
The Hobby, Toy and Games Stores Industry is part of the US retail trade sector. Operators retail a range of products including traditional toys, electronic toys (including video and electronic games), board games, art supplies, hobby kits for cross-stitch, home decor painting, scrapbooking, floral arranging and crocheting. These products are sold at various retail chains, arts and craft stores and superstores. The majority of products are sourced from the Doll, Toy and Game Manufacturing Industry (NAICS 33993) and the Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Wholesalers Industry (NAICS 42192). This industry does not include needlecraft items, which are allocated within the Sewing, Needlework and Piece Good Stores Industry (NAICS 45113). Also note that department stores, mass merchandisers, online retailers and catalog retailers are not included in this industry. NAICS definition: This industry is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games and hobby and craft supplies (except sewing and needlework supplies).
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Toys, including wheel goods |
| - | Games including video and electronic games |
| - | Hobby Goods | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Toys Retailing |
| - | Hobby Equipment Retailing (except artists' supplies) |
| - | Hobby Craft Supplies (except needlecraft) |
| - | Games Retailing | |
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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.
