Impact of the Internet on Retail Sales analysed.

(PRWEB) February 7, 2004 --This reference book provides data ranging from the various aspects of the retail industry, to emerging technology, to an in-depth look at the 500 major firms within the many segments that make up the retail system.

Designed to be a general source for researchers, this book presents a complete overview of the retail field. For example, the impact of the Internet upon retail sales is discussed in detail, along with easy to use tables on all facets of retail in general, from a ranking by sales and profits of companies in various retail sectors to names and descriptions of the divisions and affiliates of the major firms within this industry. Also included is information on shopping centers, malls, e-commerce, non-store selling and other pertinent topics.

THE RETAIL 500 is the unique grouping of the biggest, most successful corporations in all segments of the retail industry. Tens of thousands of pieces of information, gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched and are presented in a form that can be easily understood. This section includes thorough indexes to THE RETAIL 500, by geography, industry, sales, brand names, subsidiary names and many other topics.

Especially helpful is the way in which the almanac enables readers who have no business background to readily compare the financial records and growth plans of retail companies and major industry groups, providing easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, corporations, research and many other items of great importance.

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