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Aaron's, Inc. Overview

Address

309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. Ne Atlanta, 
GA 30305 United States
Phone: 404-231-0011
Fax:678-402-3560

Aaron's, Inc. Rankings

S&P 400 
#917 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

For all those customers who desire a desk, seek a sofa, or lust for an LCD TV, Aaron's rents -- and sells -- all of the above and more. One of the leading furniture rental and rent-to-own companies in the US (behind industry leader Rent-A-Center), Aaron's purveys home furnishings, electronics, computers, and appliances through more than 1,860 eponymous stores in the US and Canada. Its Woodhaven Furniture (formerly MacTavish Furniture) Industries unit makes most of the firm's furniture and bedding at a dozen plants in the US. In addition, Aaron's leases tires, rims, and wheels through its RIMCO chain of more than 15 locations. Founded in 1955, the firm changed its name from Aaron Rents to Aaron's in 2009.

Aaron's, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Furniture Stores Industry Report

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Overview

The US furniture retailing industry includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include Ashley Furniture Industries, Bassett Furniture, Haverty Furniture, La-Z-Boy, and Rooms To Go. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 35 percent of revenue.

SIC: 5712

NAICS: 442110

 

Sample Questions & Answers

What are the company's strategies for operating during industry or economic downturns?

Furniture buying is strongly influenced by home sales, consumer income, new home construction, and employment. During weak economic cycles, the furniture industry is particularly sensitive because of the large price tag associated with purchases that...

 

How is competition from manufacturers impacting the company?

Some large manufacturers bypass retailers and sell directly to customers through dedicated retail outlets. Furniture Brands International distributes its products partly through independently owned, branded stores; Ethan Allen operates retail stores.

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Furniture Stores Industry Report

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    Retail Sector Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

    SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

    NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

    Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

     

    How does the company compete with large retailers?

    In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Retail Sector Industry Report

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      Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US consumer electronics store industry includes about 27,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $60 billion. Major companies include Best Buy, RadioShack, and the retail operations of Apple. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of sales.

      SIC: 5722, 5946, 5734, 5731

      NAICS: 443112, 443111, 443130, 443120

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have declining retail prices affected the company?

      Retail prices for many major segments of consumer electronics products have been declining. Between 2008 and 2009, retail prices declined about 24 percent for TVs and about 13 percent for computers and peripherals. While electronics retailers have...

       

      How does the company deal with increasing competition from alternative channels?

      Consumer electronics stores face heavy competition from numerous other channels, including warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers, department stores, and Internet and mail order retailers. Internet and mail order retailers sell over $30 billion in...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores Industry Report

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        Home Furnishings Stores Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US home furnishings store industry includes about 20,000 stores with combined annual revenues of about $25 billion. Major companies include Bed Bath & Beyond and Williams-Sonoma. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 75 percent of industry revenue.

        SIC: 5713, 5714

        NAICS: 442210, 442299

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How sensitive are the company’s sales to economic conditions?

        Home furnishings are usually discretionary purchases that can be postponed when consumer income declines. For example, sales for home furnishings stores fell 8 percent from 2008 to 2009 and grew by just 3 percent from 2009 to 2010, as consumers...

         

        How has the company responded to declining prices?

        Consumer prices for home furnishing products have been steadily falling for nearly a decade, driven by low-cost imports and competition from national chains and mass merchandisers. Prices for window coverings fell 20 percent from 2001 to 2010; for...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Home Furnishings Stores Industry Report

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          Household Appliance Stores Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US household appliance store industry includes about 9,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $16 billion. Major companies include ABC Appliance, Conn's, hhgregg, and PC Richard & Son. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 35 percent of industry sales.

          SIC: 5722

          NAICS: 443111

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How are the company's sales affected by changes in home sales?

          Sales of new and existing homes help drive growth for appliance retailers, as consumers are highly likely to buy new appliances when buying a home. A soft housing market can significantly depress appliance sales. US new home sales fell by more than...

           

          How does the company compensate for declining retail prices?

          Retail prices for major appliances have been driven down by imports of low-priced products, mainly from China and Mexico. Increasing import volume and strong demand for low-end products contribute to flat and decreasing prices across most major...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Household Appliance Stores Industry Report

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            $129

            Consumer Product Rental Industry Report

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            $129

            Overview

            The US consumer product rental industry includes about 12,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $22 billion. Major companies include Aaron's, Blockbuster, and Rent-A-Center. The industry is concentrated: the largest 50 companies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue.

            SIC: 7299, 7999, 7352, 7359, 7841

            NAICS: 532210, 532220, 532230, 532291, 532299, 532292

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How does the general economy affect the company's sales?

            Consumer spending on entertainment like video rentals is discretionary, and therefore driven by personal income. Personal income also drives spending on rental of consumer goods like furniture and appliances. During difficult economic times, many...

             

            How is the company managing the decline of the movie rental business?

            The in-store video rental market has been declining worldwide since 2005. Among the causes are weak titles released for home video, increased competition from mass retailers for video sales, piracy in international markets, and competition from...

             

            To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

             

            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

              • Trends & Opportunies

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Consumer Product Rental Industry Report

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              Aaron's, Inc.  Overview

              Top 3 Competitiors

              Company: Best Buy Co., Inc.
              Location: Richfield, MN

              Company: Bestway Rental, Inc.
              Location: Dallas, TX

              Company: Brook Furniture Rental, Inc.
              Location: Lake Forest, IL

              Industries where Aaron's, Inc. Competes

              Rent-To-Own
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              Retail Sector
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              Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores
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              Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
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              Consumer Product Rental
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              Furniture Stores
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              Competitive Landscape Brief

              Demand is driven by growth in consumer income and by home sales. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in production, marketing, and distribution. Small companies can compete effectively by producing specialty products, subcontracting to the larger manufacturers, or producing name brand goods under contract. Imports, primarily from Mexico and China, are a major source of competition for US household appliance manufacturers, accounting for about 45 percent of the US market. US exports of household appliances are relatively small and go mainly to Canada and Mexico.The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $310,000.

              Aaron's, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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              Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

               

              Sections Included in Report

              • Key Numbers
              • Profitability
              • Valuation
              • Operations
              • Financial Ratios
              • Per Share Data ($)
              • Growth Statistics
              • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

                Company Landscape Report Highlights

                • Competitors List

                  Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

                • Competive Landscape

                  Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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                Aaron's, Inc. Overview

                Address

                309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. Ne Atlanta, 
                GA 30305 United States
                Phone: 404-231-0011
                Fax:678-402-3560

                Aaron's, Inc. Rankings

                S&P 400 
                #917 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

                Company Description

                For all those customers who desire a desk, seek a sofa, or lust for an LCD TV, Aaron's rents -- and sells -- all of the above and more. One of the leading furniture rental and rent-to-own companies in the US (behind industry leader Rent-A-Center), Aaron's purveys home furnishings, electronics, computers, and appliances through more than 1,860 eponymous stores in the US and Canada. Its Woodhaven Furniture (formerly MacTavish Furniture) Industries unit makes most of the firm's furniture and bedding at a dozen plants in the US. In addition, Aaron's leases tires, rims, and wheels through its RIMCO chain of more than 15 locations. Founded in 1955, the firm changed its name from Aaron Rents to Aaron's in 2009.

                Aaron's, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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                Sections Included in Report

                • Company Overview
                • IT Strategy
                • IT Highlights
                • IT Executives
                • IT Contacts
                • Recent News and Activity
                • Conversation Starters
                • Industry Data
                • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

                  Information Technology Report Highlights

                  • Company Overview

                    Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

                  • IT Highlights

                    Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

                  • IT Contacts

                    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't wast time talking to the wrong contact.

                  • Conversation Starters

                    Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparatiion question (with answers).

                  • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

                    Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.

                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                  • IT Strategy

                    Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

                  • IT Executives

                    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

                  • Recent News & Activity

                    Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

                  • Industry Data

                    Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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