WMU Research Guides: Business: Industry

Industry Codes

Business Monitor International (BMI) Industry Reports
Available through ABI Inform Complete, browse by subject or location.
First Research Industry Profiles (ABI Inform)
US‐focused industry reports – data on products, operations, technology, competition, indicators, finance, regulation & news
Update frequency – 90 days (Sections), Number available – 5,000+
Coverage ‐ 75 industries, US

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Search hundreds of U.S. and state industry reports, including Core NAICS, Industry Market Research, Reports on the Business Environment, Industry Risk Ratings, and Global Industry Research.

Global Data Explorer (formerly MarketLine) This link opens in a new window
This database compiles business information using primary and secondary research to create 10,000 company, 2,000 industry, and 50 country profiles. MarketLine includes daily updates of relevant news, comments and analysis, company history, and a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) within company profiles.
Mintel US Reports This link opens in a new window
Market research reports on hundreds of consumer industries with special focus on consumer segmentation and preferences. In addition to expert analysis, full databooks and methodology are available.