Computer & Software Retail Industry Description

Companies that retail personal computers, networking equipment, peripherals, and software to individuals, businesses, and other end-users through retail stores, Web sites, and direct marketing.

Summary

These are the companies to turn to if you're looking to purchase some computing power. The computer and software retail industry includes businesses that sell PCs, software, and computer peripherals to both the consumer and business markets. Some of these companies sell products mostly through brick-and-mortar stores while others rely primarily on catalog and Internet sales.

Computer & Software Retail Industry Resources

• CompInfo: The Computer Information Center
  
• ComputingREVIEW.com
  
• HardwareCentral
  
• News.com
  
• Software Development Magazine
  
• The PC Guide
  
• TWICE magazine
  

Computer & Software Retail Industry Terminology

• TechEncyclopedia
  
• Webopedia
  
• WhatIs.com