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About IBISWorld Industry Reports No longer child's play Independent hobby and toy stores will find it increasingly challenging to compete with mass merchandisers and department stores, which offer lower prices and convenience. Over the next five years, changing consumer preferences will also create tough market conditions for industry operators, as children begin to demand more adult-focused products, like electronics and media players. Successful industry operators will only be able to maintain profitability by focusing on customer service and product differentiation. In-depth industry market research presented in a logical and consistent format. Including 36 pages of insights covering industry conditions, key statistics, competitor analysis and market share, product and customer segmentation and a 5 year forecast.
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Key Competitors in this Industry
| Major Player |
Market Share |
| Toys 'R' Us, Inc. |
XX.XX  |
| Michaels Stores, Inc. |
XX.XX |
| Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. |
XX.XX |
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Products & Services
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Hobby goods |
XX% |
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Toys (including wheel goods) |
XX% |
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Video, electronic and traditional games |
XX% |
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Key Industry Statistics
| Key Industry Figures |
2009 |
2010 |
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| Industry Revenue |
*17,735.7 |
XXXX |
$Mil |
| Revenue Growth |
*-3.8 |
XXXX |
% |
| Industry Gross Product |
*2,402.5 |
XXXX |
$Mil |
| Number of Establishments |
*25,050 |
XXXX |
Units |
| Number of Enterprises |
*21,300 |
XXXX |
Units |
| Employment |
*138,900 |
XXXX |
Units |
| Exports |
-- |
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| Imports |
-- |
XXXX |
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| Total Wages |
*1,883.3 |
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$Mil |
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Hobby and toy stores sell traditional toys, electronic toys (including video and electronic games), board games, art supplies, hobby kits for cross-stitch, home decor painting gear, scrapbooking supplies, floral arranging products and crocheting goods. The majority of products are sourced from toy manufacturers and wholesalers and sold via retail chain stores, arts and craft stores and superstores.
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The major products and services covered in this market research report are:
- Hobby goods
- Toys (including wheel goods)
- Video, electronic and traditional games
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The primary activities of companies in this industry are:- Games retailing
- Hobby craft supplies (except needlecraft)
- Hobby equipment retailing (except artists' supplies)
- Toys retailing
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Aug-17-2010
Back-To-School Spending To Decline For Second Consecutive Year According To IBISWorld
Back-to-school spending is expected to drop 0.2 percent to $19.56 billion in 2010
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