Declining Industry

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Definition of 'Declining Industry'

An industry where growth is either negative or is not growing at the broader rate of economic growth. There are many reasons for a declining industry: consumer demand may be steadily evaporating, the depletion of a natural resource may be occurring, or there may be the emergent substitutes because of technological innovation.

Declining Industry
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Investopedia explains 'Declining Industry'

An example of a declining industry is the railroad industry, which has experienced decreased demand - largely due to newer and faster means of transporting goods (primarily air transport and trucking) - and has failed to remain competitive in pricing, at least in relation to the benefits of faster and more efficient transport provided by airlines and trucking services.
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'Declining Industry'

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    ... Some factors that could contribute to a declining industry are consumers decreasing
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  • The Fall From Glory: Delisting Brands - Investopedia.com

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    ... Jackson Hewitt may still be the second biggest preparer in the industry, but it's
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  • Gannett Wins In Losing Industry

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    ... the theme is still declining advertising revenues and declining earnings, as last ...
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  • Barnes & Noble On A Downward Spiral

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    ... While some booksellers such as Books A Million (Nasdaq:BAMM) continue to do well
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  • Business Plan: Analyzing Your Industry | Investopedia

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    ... as a whole. What does the industry life cycle look like? Is the industry
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  • The Insurance Industry Tug-Of-War

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    ... rates are flat to up and when prices are declining, they're ... Poor's 2009 Insurance
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  • Companies Making Money With Declining Sales

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    ... of companies that are tempting fate and actually making money despite declining
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  • Energy Industry May Drill More Than Anticipated

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    ... Several companies reporting earnings have confirmed these declining price trends ...
    North America, stimulation services are a significant cost for the industry. ...

  • Auto Parts Industry Remains Resilient

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    ... O'Reilly, likewise, which continued the trend toward consolidation in the industry
    when it ... There is concern that the do-it-yourself trend is declining, so Pep ...

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    ... 13.9 Life Cycle Analysis: The Industry Life Cycle; 13.10 The Concentration
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