The Used Goods Stores industry in Canada sells clothing, antiques and collectibles, books, baby equipment, electronics, furniture, housewares, garden equipment, sporting goods, tools, toys and musical instruments. The industry is best divided into for-profit and nonprofit entities. Nonprofit entities have mostly charitable aims and serve low-income communities, while for-profit industry operators tend to provide high-quality used items at more attractive prices than department stores.Thrift Stop: Improvements in the Economy are Expected to Dampen Industry Revenue
The Used Goods Stores industry in Canada collects or purchases used merchandise and sells these goods directly to consumers. The industry includes thrift stores and pawnshops, but excludes stores that sell secondhand motor vehicles and parts, such as automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats and tires.
This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY- Industry Definition
- Main Activities
- Similar Industries
- Additional Resources
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Executive Summary
- Key External Drivers
- Current Performance
- Industry Outlook
- Industry Life Cycle
- Supply Chain
- Products & Services
- Demand Determinants
- Major Markets
- International Trade
- Business Locations
- Market Share Concentration
- Key Success Factors
- Cost Structure Benchmarks
- Basis of Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Industry Globalization
OPERATING CONDITIONS
- Capital Intensity
- Technology & Systems
- Revenue Volatility
- Regulation & Policy
- Industry Assistance
- Industry Data
- Annual Change
- Key Ratios
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- The Salvation Army
Methodology
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