Industry research is complicated and only a sample of resources and research techniques are highlighted here. For additional tips, see the more detailed guide linked below.
Selected subscription (SLU-only) databases with significant industry content:
From Euromonitor. Provides international business research intelligence on industries, countries, and consumers located around the world. Available only to current SLU students, faculty, and staff.
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) are classification systems used to group similar companies together for the purpose of analyzing data. SIC uses a four-digit system, and NAICS uses a six-digit system. Use these websites to find SIC or NAICS codes, or to compare the two systems.