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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Sewing, Knitting, Needlework Goods, Including Fabrics, Patterns, Sewing Supplies, Notions, Yarns, Laces, Trimmings, Needlework Kits,

Fabrics

Sewing Supplies, Notions, Yarns, Laces, Trimmings, Needlework Kits.

Kitchenware & Home Furnishings

Jewelry, Including Watches, Watch Attachments, Novelty Jewelry, Estate/Antique Jewelry.

Books, Including E-Books

Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games

Toys, Including Wheel Goods

Games, Including Video & Electronic Games

Hobby Goods

All Other Merchandise

Artists' Materials & Supplies

Seasonal Decorations

Artificial/Silk Flowers, Plants, & Trees

Craft Supplies

All Other Merchandise, Excluding Lottery Ticket Sales/Commissions



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 5%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers4%
Sales and Related Occupations 66%
Supervisors of Sales Workers 7%
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers 7%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 7%
Retail Sales Workers 58%
Cashiers 9%
Cashiers 9%
Retail Salespersons 49%
Retail Salespersons 49%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 6%
Material Moving Workers 5%
Laborers and Material Movers 5%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers industry.
Source:
IncFact


Latest Industry News

  • Shoppesville's Enduring Appeal to Toy Collectors - He started selling online during the COVID lockdown, with his girlfriend, Jennel Gaw, as his business partner. At first, they sold on Facebook Marketplace before expanding to sell via TikTok, Lazada, and Shopee. “The toy market was strong during the lockdowns. Everyone was bored. So, nakabenta kami. Unti-unti, nakapag-ipon,” Lim says." (12/31/2024)
  • Retailers are ringing in after-Christmas sales. Here's what to know about Amazon, Walmart and more. - Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains. (12/26/2024)
  • Last-minute shoppers fill Anchorage stores ahead of Christmas - Shayla Jolley, the owner of Happy Hippie in the Dimond Mall, has seen her share of last-minute shoppers—and even has some shopping to do herself. She said, "Usually, I prep and plan in advance, ordering things and having everything ready and wrapped a couple of weeks before Christmas. This year, though, has definitely been more last-minute for me." (12/24/2024)
  • At local toy shops, the simple things fly off the shelves - Small toy shops generally sell niche products, and many don’t sell anything that requires a battery or a plug. But even on Amazon, the best sellers in toys and games two days before Christmas included Play-Doh, Jenga, and the original Slinky. (12/24/2024)
  • TheWorks.co.uk And 2 Other UK Penny Stocks To Watch Closely - The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. Despite these broader market pressures, (12/24/2024)
  • ‘Toys in those days weren’t like the toys of today’: Smaller toy stores survive through the generations - Jack had gradually expanded the grocery, hardware, tobacconist, stationery and home-made ice-cream emporium established by his grandfather in 1904, to stock toys too. “Yes, there were toys in the shop from about the 1940s but toys in those days weren’t like the toys of today,” says Don McGreevy. (12/24/2024)
  • Post-World War II toylands tempted baby boomers - With bright eyes, post-World War II baby boom children filled “toylands” at area stores, amazed at the brightly colored offerings as local retailers stacked the shelves for lucrative Christmas sales. Children faced the difficult dilemma of which item to whisper in Santa’s ear. (12/22/2024)
  • Asia's Largest Toys & Games Fair Opens with Innovative and High-tech Products - They include department stores, specialty stores and retail ... showcasing toys for grown-ups such as magic items, hobby goods, action & war game items, and models & figurines; the Pet Toys zone, featuring toys and daily supplies for pets; and the ... (01/11/2018)
  • Board game nights are having a moment. Here’s how to join in. - “By our calculations, we are in the golden age of board games,” says Kyle Engen, founder and steward of operations at the Interactive Museum of Gaming and Puzzlery. Matthew Hudak, toys and games ... bulk of the market, but hobby board games, catered ... (01/10/2018)
  • Seasonal employees talk challenges, rewards of winter work - While other industries – such as hobby, toy, and game stores, department stores, and temporary help services – may employ more people across the country and see similar seasonal increases, the ski industry consistently sees the largest percentage shift ... (01/01/2018)




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