(April 14, 2012) The rise of cheap imports, technological advancements and the financial crisis have collectively delivered a harsh blow to some U.S. industries.
IBISWorld is out with a list of 10 American industries that have seen sharp revenue declines, a fall in industry participants and a declining life cycle stage between 2002 and 2012.
Some of the worst hit industries include newspaper publishing, women's and girls apparel manufacturing and appliance repair industries.