The 20 Worst-Performing Industries of 2008

Industry trends tracker Sageworks just released a list of the worst-performing industries over the past 12 months, measured by sales growth:

1. Sawmills and wood preservation
2. Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers
3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers
4. Activities related to credit intermediation
5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing
6. Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers
7. Taxi and limousine services
8. Nondepository credit intermediation
9. Florists
10. Other wood product manufacturing
11. Building material and supplies dealers
12. Furniture stores
13. Furniture and home furnishings merchant wholesalers
14. Veneer, plywood, and engineered wood product manufacturing
15. Drycleaning and laundry services
16. Drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers
17. Residential building construction
18. Radio and television broadcasting
19. Ship and boat building
20. Automotive equipment rental and leasing

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