This Industry Risk Ratings report evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Miscellaneous Retail Stores in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers retail a mixed bag of merchandise including cigars, paper goods, trophies, art goods, antiques, ice, coins, medals, stamps, artist's materials and supplies, fireworks, pool chemicals, seasonal decorations, and so on. Department stores, warehouse clubs and superstores are excluded from this industry.

The Growth Risk chapter looks at risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry. The Overall Growth Risk Score is determined by amalgamating the scores for Recent Industry Growth and Forecast Industry Growth. Detailed analysis is provided discussing the reasons for the growth scores of both.

The Sensitivity Risk chapter looks at risks arising from forces (sensitivities) external to the industry. The Overall External Sensitivity Risk Score is determined by identifying the most significant (up to 6) external factors and weighting them to represent how significant each sensitivity is to the performance of the industry. Examples of External Sensitivities are Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Government Regulations. There is also a detailed analysis of the affect each of the sensitivities has on the industry, including charts and data tables where appropriate.