BIG BOX Retailers
Pharmacy sales comprise 9% of Wal-Mart's total sales
On page 8 of the FY 2006 Wal-Mart Annual Report 10-K Report (available via EDGAR or the "Investor Relations" section of Wal-Mart's corporate home page) there is a chart that provides a breakdown of annual sales for Wal-Mart stores.
Percentage of Sales by Product Category
Wal-Mart Stores Segment (FY06)
Grocery, candy, tobacco Hardgoods Softgoods and domestics Electronics Pharmaecuticals Health and beauty aids Sporting goods and toys Stationary and books Photo processing Jewelry Shoes SOURCE: Wal Mart Stores Inc 2006 10-Kl Report
Note: The Wal-Mart Stores Segment includes traditional Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, and Neighborhood markets in the United States.
Unfortunately, every company reports different sales categories. However, sales by product category does provide some useful information and insights.
Some other examples: Target, Costco, and Home Depot
Percentage of Sales by Product Category
Target Stores (FY06)
Consumables and commodities Electronics, entertainment, sporting goods, and toys Apparel and accessories Home furnishings Other SOURCE: Target Stores Inc 2006 10-Kl Report
Costco (FY06)
Sundries Hardlines Food Softlines Fresh Food Acnillary and Other SOURCE: Costco Inc 2006 10-Kl Report
Home Depot (FY06)
Building materials, lumber, and millwork Plumbing, electrical, kitchen Hardware and seasonal Paint, floor, and wall covering SOURCE: Home Depot Inc 2006 10-Kl Report
