Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores

The Retail–Computer & Computer Software Stores industry, classified under SIC 5734, comprises brick-and-mortar and omnichannel retailers selling laptops, desktops, tablets, peripherals, gaming systems, enterprise and consumer software, cloud subscriptions, and tech support plans. Typical customers range from individual consumers and gamers to small businesses, schools, and home offices seeking bundled hardware, productivity suites, cybersecurity tools, and installation services. Operators face intense price competition, rapid product obsolescence, supply chain volatility, and data-privacy risks, while navigating regulations related to electronic payments, consumer protection, e-waste recycling, and software licensing. In 2024–2025, the sector is shaped by AI-enabled PCs, remote and hybrid work setups, subscription-based software models, and buy-online-pickup-in-store fulfillment, along with rising demand for refurbished devices amid cost-conscious spending and sustainability goals. Investors and analysts track margins, inventory turns, and vendor rebate structures closely; to monitor the latest performance disclosures and risk factors for SIC 5734 companies, consider reviewing live SEC filings streamed through EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025