SIC codes used to define this activity are SIC 10-14. Provides information on firms primarily involved in selling merchandise to the general public. Covers all retail establishments, including those without paid employees. All Metropolitan Areas in each state are covered. Geography is detailed, with figures available for counties and incorporated places of 2500 or more in addition to larger areas.
Subjects covered include size of firm legal form of organization, revenue size and employment size.
Provides information on firms with paid employees primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers, repair shops, industrial or commercial users, or other wholesalers. Gives information on these firms in the areas of receipts, employment and payroll. Geographical areas covered are nation, states, Metropolitan Areas, counties and places with more than 250 qualifying firms. Other Historical Economic Data Annual Survey of Manufactures. Some years are not available, some have hardbound cumulations of separate subject reports, some do not.