The Magazinist
Critical Thinking for Publishers
Surveys, Page 3

Markets and Market Sectors

Service Annual Survey
Source: U.S. Census Department (.pdf)
Detailed economic data on service industries 

Annual Retail Trade Survey
Source:  U.S. Census Department (Excel and .pdfs)
Detailed economic data on retailers

Monthly and Annual Wholesale Trade
Source:  U.S. Census Department (Excel and .pdfs)
Detailed economic data on wholesalers.

Occupational Employment Statistics
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (HTML)
The starting point when describing just about any business market.

 

Survey of Buying Power

Source:  Nielsen Business Media (Online)

Accessible only by paid subscription, but may be worth the price.  Shows spending in various product categories in local markets.


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