Definition
This industry is part of the Retail Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of book and newspaper merchandise including trade books, text books, magazines, paperbacks, religious books, etc. 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. It is important to note that those retailers who operate primarily as used merchandise stores or electronic shopping and mail-order houses are excluded from this industry. NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.

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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.