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How do I find industry information for apparel/fashion/textiles?

See also Helpsheet #7 at the McGraw Desk for additional industry resources.

Industry Information/Data

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General overview: Textiles, Apparel, Leather

Encyclopedia of Global Industries

Company/Industry Section; also EIC database: Business & Company Resource Center

History, projections, leading companies, and analyses of textile mills and products, apparel manufacturing, leather, and footwear

Manufacturing & Distribution USA

Company/Industry Section

Financial and operating data/ratios for companies in apparel and textile industries

Mergent’s  Industry Review

Financial Services

Industry survey and monthly investment review: Apparel & Footwear

Standard & Poor’s Industry Survey

Company/Industry Section; also EIC database

1- page industry analysis/investment advice on “Apparel” and “Textiles”

Value Line Investment Survey

Financial Services; consult Index at McGraw Desk; also EIC Database

Reviews, forecasts, and key indicators for textile/knitting mill products, fabrics, carpets, rugs, and apparel

WEFA Industrial Monitor

Company/Industry Section