NAICS 42362 - Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas and electric clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment.
Industry trends:
Recent qualitative trends in the industry categorized under NAICS 42362 (Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers) show a significant shift towards digital innovation and e-commerce. Wholesalers are increasingly adopting advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize inventory management and enhance customer experiences. There is a noticeable trend towards offering smart home products that integrate seamlessly with voice-activated assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Another significant trend is the growing focus on sustainability. Businesses within this sector are prioritizing eco-friendly products and reducing e-waste through recycling programs and robust after-sales support services. Additionally, partnerships with manufacturers to provide energy-efficient appliances are becoming more mainstream.
In terms of future forecasts, expect the continued rise of online sales channels, accelerated by changing consumer behaviors post-pandemic. Wholesalers may increasingly use data analytics to predict demand trends and manage supply chains more efficiently. Furthermore, the demand for 4K and 8K televisions, along with advanced entertainment systems, is anticipated to grow as consumers seek enhanced at-home experiences. Overall, businesses that can leverage technology and sustainability will likely see the most growth in the near future.
This industry is comprised of:
Air-conditioners, room, merchant wholesalers
Answering machines, telephone, merchant wholesalers
Appliances, household-type (except gas ranges, gas water heaters), merchant wholesalers
Audio equipment, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Automotive radios merchant wholesalers
Blankets, electric, merchant wholesalers
Clothes dryer, gas and electric, merchant wholesalers
Consumer electronics merchant wholesalers
Cooking equipment, electric household-type, merchant wholesalers
Dishwashers, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Dryer, clothes, gas and electric, merchant wholesalers
Dryers, hair, merchant wholesalers
Electric blankets merchant wholesalers
Fans, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Freezers, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Garbage disposal units, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Hair dryers merchant wholesalers
Heaters, portable electric, merchant wholesalers
Household-type appliances, electrical, merchant wholesalers
Household-type laundry equipment (e.g., dryers, washers) merchant wholesalers
Housewares, electric, merchant wholesalers
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers, portable, merchant wholesalers
Kitchen appliances, household-type, electric, merchant wholesalers
Laundry machinery and equipment, household-type (e.g., dryers, washers), merchant wholesalers
Ovens, electric household-type, merchant wholesalers
Radios, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Razors, electric, merchant wholesalers
Recorders (e.g., tape, video), household-type, merchant wholesalers
Refrigerators, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Room air-conditioners merchant wholesalers
Sewing machines, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Smoke detectors, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Stereo equipment merchant wholesalers
Tape players and recorders, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Telephone answering machines merchant wholesalers
Television sets merchant wholesalers
Toasters, electric, merchant wholesalers
Toothbrushes, electric, merchant wholesalers
Vacuum cleaners, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Video cameras, household-type, merchant wholesalers
Water heaters, electric, merchant wholesalers
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