When researching the retail industry, its companies and products, don't forget to also look at the Company Research and Industry Research guides for additional suggestions of information sources.
An up-to-date web site with hundreds of links to fashion associations and organizations, fashion news and magazine sites, fashion designers and photographers, fashion schools, fashion libraries and museums, etc.
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Standards, an overview of the retail industry and its major segments with current statistical data on employment, earnings, trends
The National Retail Federation's membership includes retailers of all sizes and formats as well as chain restaurants and other industry partners. Useful links to their industry research, but some is limited to members only.
Plunkett Research Online provides industry analysis and market research for vital industry sectors. For each sector, the database gives market research and trend analysis, statistic information, profiles of leading companies, association and organizations lists.