Accounting & Auditing | Aerospace |
Agriculture | Airlines |
Amusement & Recreation | Arts & Culture |
Banking | Business Services |
Chemical Industry | Construction |
Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Services |
Consumer Staples | Ecommerce |
Education | Energy |
Engineering | Entertainment |
Environment | Fashion |
Forestry | Government |
Healthcare | Heavy Industry |
Hotels | Information Technology |
Infrastructure | Insurance |
Law | Life Sciences |
Logistics | Manufacturing |
Media | Mining |
Non-profits | Personal Services |
Professional Services | Publishing |
Real Estate | Renewable Energy |
Restaurants | Retail |
Science | Space |
Technology & Information Services | Telecom |
Tourism | Transportation |
Utilities | Wholesale |
Consumer Goods & Retail
Businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell goods to individuals and households. This includes all retailers and ecommerce firms that sell physical products to individuals.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/consumer_goods_and_retail_industry_10800_1izON6n.jpg)
Consumer Services
Industries that offer intangible value to individuals and households. This includes major industries such as hospitality, restaurants, media, entertainment personal services and professional services.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/consumer_services_industry_10800_1IXfxP4.jpg)
Technology & Information Services
Industries related to computing including hardware, software, consulting and services for businesses and consumers.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/technology_and_information_services_industries_10800_1hwN3lA.jpg)
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations focused on the health and well-being of people including scientific research, medical innovation and healthcare services. These are typically a mix of public and private sector institutions and firms.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/healthcare_and_life_sciences_industries_10800_1JK0gxQ.jpg)
Financial Services
Firms and institutions that manage money and financial assets and facilitate financial transactions.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/financial_services_industries_10800_1S66pHV.jpg)
Summary
Industry verticals relate to the practice of targeting business customers in a particular industry with products, services and advice tailored to their needs and challenges. For example, a billing system for the telecom industry. This can be contrasted with horizontal markets whereby products provide functionality that can be used by any industry. For example, a generic billing system that can handle the billing needs of most businesses.![](https://simplicable.com/images/header/industry_verticals_overview_and_examples_10800_1ESaL2h.jpg)