Environmental Scan - Competitive/Industry Forces
In this section, consider using the recommended databases to identify competitive forces, including competitors, market segment, and other relevant factors.
Recommended Resources
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IBIS World This link opens in a new windowIn-depth industry reports on over 400 Canadian industries.
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Euromonitor: Passport This link opens in a new windowEuromonitor
Extensive industry reports and city data. Includes over 200 Canadian Industrial sector reports. Permitted Uses -
Business Source Complete - Business Searching Interface This link opens in a new windowEBSCO
Company and industry profiles, SWOT analysis, market research, case studies, and nearly 2,000 peer-reviewed journals. Customized search.
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WARC This link opens in a new windowAuthoritative forecasts, case studies, marketing intelligence, and latest news in marketing, advertising, media, and research industries.
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eMarketer PRO (Insider Intelligence) This link opens in a new windoweMarketer
Collection of reports, interviews, market data and international trends analysis related to digital and mobile marketing, media and commerce. Permitted Uses -
Scott's Canadian Business Directory This link opens in a new windowScott's Directories
A directory of over 185,000 companies and 210,000 executive contacts. Select businesses by city, SIC codes, postal codes, etc.
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Recommended News Sources
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Canadian Newsstream This link opens in a new windowOver 300 full-text Canadian newspapers from Canada's leading newspaper dailies, including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and more. Part of the ProQuest Central Collection.
Industry associations
Associations are a great source for trends, issues, statistics, and much more. Look for pages or sections named Research, or Statistics, or Resources. To find an association, just Google your industry and association and Canada.
e.g. restaurants association Canada
Industry Research
Manufacturers
Search Ice cream Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for the report Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Canada, then select 'Analysis' to see the report.
IBISWorld: Search for Ice Cream Production in Canada.
Search Chocolate Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for the report Chocolate Canada then click on 'Analysis'.
IBISWorld: Search for Chocolate Production in Canada
Search Jewelry Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Jewellery Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Jewelery Manufacturing in Canada.
Search Alcohol Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search Spirits Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Distilleries in Canada.
Search snack food Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search Savoury Snacks in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Snack Food Production in Canada.
Search frozen food Canadain Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search Ready Meals in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Frozen Food Production in Canada.
Search soft drinks Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Carbonates in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Soda Production in Canada.
Conference Board of Canada InFact: The Non-alcoholic Beverage Sector in Canada: A Study of Economic Impact and Consumption—June 2023
Search cars Canada in Statista for more.
Conference Board of Canada Search for Canada’s Industrial Outlook: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the search box.
IBISWorld: Search for Car & Automobile Manufacturing in Canada.
Search dressing Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Sauces Dressings Condiments Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Seasoning, Sauce and Condiment Production in Canada.
Search beer Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Beer Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Breweries in Canada.
Search cosmetics Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Beauty and Personal Care in Canada then click on Analysis. See also, Colour Cosmetics in Canada.
IBISWorld: Search for Cosmetic & Beauty Products Manufacturing in Canada.
Search laundry Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Laundry Care in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Soap & Cleaning Compound Manufacturing in Canada.
Retail
Retail
Search coffee Canada or coffee shop Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Cafes Bars Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Coffee & Snack Shops in Canada
Search home improvement Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for the report Home Improvement in Canada.
IBISWorld: Search for Home Improvement Stores in Canada.
Search department stores Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Department Stores Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Department Stores in Canada.
Search apparel Canada or clothing Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Apparel and Footwear in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Women's Clothing Stores in Canada and search for Men's Clothing Stores in Canada.
Services
Services
Search hotels Canada or accommodation Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Lodging in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBIS World: Search for Hotels & Motels in Canada
Search fast food Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Limited Service Restaurant Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Fast Food Restaurants in Canada.
Search airlines Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Airlines in Canada then click on Analysis
IBISWorld: Search for Scheduled Air Transportation in Canada.
Search restaurants Canada in Statista for more.
Euromonitor Passport: Search for Full Service Restaurants in Canada then click on Analysis.
IBISWorld: Search for Full-Service Restaurants in Canada.
