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Compiled from a variety of published sources, this annual publication provides "top ten" rankings of companies, products, services, and business-related activities, including "top companies in a certain industry," for both US and international markets.

Recent editions available online.

Older editions available in print at BEL Reserves (338.740973 B964).

http://www.specialissues.com/lol/

According to the website, the "List of Lists is a database of ranked listings of companies, people and resources freely available on the Internet."

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658.8340973 L6261
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(View sample pages here: http://www.srds.com/lma/SRDS_LMA_2006_sample.pdf.)

Lifestyle Market Analyst provides market analysis of potential local, regional and national audiences. " Access to demographic, lifestyle and consumer segment profiles help you locate your best prospects. You can identify where certain consumers live and how they spend their money and free time."

Presents comparative business statistics.  Each entry features data and market description, a list of producers or products along with their respective market share, and cites original sources.

Recent editions are available online.

Older editions are available in print at BEL Reserves (380.105 M342).

UIUC Online Research Resources

http://www.library.uiuc.edu/orr/get.php?instid=258366

Contains demographic, economic, and background marketing statistics for over 200 countries, as well as market and economic forecasts to the year 2010. GMID also contains major market reports and consumer lifestyle reports for countries from all over the globe.

To locate statistics, look under Search Industries (in the upper left corner of the Home/Welcome page). You can generate tables of statistics on Consumer, Industrial, and Service Markets by clicking on the appropriate link. The next step requires you to select among several countries. You can also use the green toolbar at the top of the page to explore by Industries, Countries, and Consumers. If you need a table about Food Shopping Habits in Croatia, this is the resource for you.

Database Help:

http://www2.gmid.euromonitor.com/PDFs/GettingStartedGMIDv3.pdf

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