First Research, Inc.

First Research, a subsidiary of D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), stands as the foremost provider of cutting-edge Industry Intelligence Tools, effectively empowering sales and marketing teams to achieve greater speed and precision, thereby unlocking opportunities and sealing deals with heightened efficiency. In essence, First Research takes on the role of information analysis, meticulously sifting through a plethora of sources to craft insightful and easily digestible Industry Intelligence. This resource can be swiftly assimilated, enabling a profound understanding of prospects' or clients' business challenges.

Foremost among First Research's clientele are industry leaders in sectors including banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, and professional services. Notable customers encompass prominent entities such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sprint.

The effectiveness of First Research's offerings is evidenced by its widespread adoption, boasting a user base of over 60,000 sales professionals. The benefits of First Research's tools extend to any organization that engages with prospects spanning diverse industries.

In the intricate realm of business, First Research's Industry Intelligence Tools emerge as a strategic catalyst, facilitating quicker comprehension of market nuances, sharper decision-making, and expedited collaboration between sales and marketing teams. By fostering these outcomes, First Research enhances the competitive edge of enterprises across varied sectors.
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616 Reports from First Research, Inc.

   
  • Exterminating & Pest Control Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry exterminate and control insects and other pests. Major companies include US-based EcoLab, Terminix (owned by ServiceMaster), and Orkin (owned by Rollins), as well as the pest control operations of Anticimex (Sweden) and Rentoki ... Read More

  • Fitness Centers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate fitness and recreational sports facilities that offer fitness equipment, exercise classes, swimming pools, and fitness instruction services. Major companies include Equinox Group, Gold's Gym, LA Fitness, Life Time F ... Read More

  • Highway, Street & Bridge Construction Contractors

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct highways, streets, roads, airport runways, sidewalks, and bridges. Major companies include AECOM, Bechtel, Granite Construction, and Kiewit (all based in the US), as well as Bouygues Construction and VINCI (both based ... Read More

  • Motor Vehicle Towing Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide towing services for light or heavy motor vehicles; they may also offer other roadside assistance and vehicle storage services. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by the aver ... Read More

  • Poultry & Egg Production

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry breed, hatch, and raise poultry for meat or egg production. Major companies include Foster Farms, Perdue Farms, and Tyson Foods (all based in the US) as well as Bachoco (Mexico). BRF and JBS (both based in Brazil), Charoen Pokp ... Read More

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture and process pharmaceutical products. Major companies include Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Pfizer (all based in the US), as well as AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline (both based in ... Read More

  • Converted Paper Products Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry convert paperboard and corrugated boxes, paper bags, stationery, and sanitary paper products. Major companies include Kimberly-Clark, Packaging Corporation of America, and Smurfit WestRock (all based in the US), as well as Mond ... Read More

  • Pet Food Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture food for dogs and cats, using grains, oilseed products, and meat products. Major companies include divisions of Colgate-Palmolive (Hill's Pet Nutrition); General Mills (Blue Buffalo Pet Products); JM Smucker (Bi ... Read More

  • Plastic Resin & Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture acrylics, amino resins, epoxy, and other thermosets, as well as thermoplastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene (PS). Major companies include Celanese, Chevron ... Read More

  • Graphic Design Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry plan, design, and manage the production of visual communications involving graphic art and illustrations. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Regional economic activity drives demand, because most gr ... Read More

  • Janitorial & Carpet Cleaning Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry clean building interiors, windows, carpets, and upholstery. Major US companies include divisions of companies such as ABM Industries, Coverall North America, Jani-King, Stanley Steemer, and Terminix; major companies based outsi ... Read More

  • Postal Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry collect, transport, and deliver mail and small parcels. Major companies include Deutsche Post DHL (Germany), Japan Post, La Poste (France), and the US Postal Service. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand depends on transaction volume a ... Read More

  • Spa Services

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate spas and wellness centers. Major US companies include destination spa chains Canyon Ranch and Golden Door; massage clinic franchise Massage Envy, which operates spas on cruise ships and at resorts and hotels; and day sp ... Read More

  • TV Program Production & Distribution

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry primarily produce, or produce and distribute, television programs, television commercials, or videos. Major US-based companies include the television production and distribution operations of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, So ... Read More

  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Sector

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sector produce or promote live entertainment and other events, operate amusement and leisure activity facilities, or preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical or cultural significance. Major companies and organizatio ... Read More

  • Biofuel Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce ethyl alcohol, known as ethanol, and biodiesel fuel. Major biofuel manufacturers include Green Plains, Poet, and Renewable Energy Group (all based in the US), along with Abengoa (Spain), Cosan (Brazil), and Novozymes (D ... Read More

  • Colleges & Universities

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Institutions in this industry offer academic and professional courses and confer baccalaureate or graduate degrees. Major US-based institutions include public university systems in states such as California, New York, and Texas, and private universities ... Read More

  • Coffee & Tea Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry roast coffee, blend tea, and manufacture coffee and tea concentrates. Major companies include Farmer Brothers, JM Smucker, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Kraft Heinz (all based in the US), as well as ITO EN (Japan), Maxingvest ag (Germa ... Read More

  • Cement & Concrete Product Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture cement, ready-mix concrete, and concrete products such as blocks, pipes, and bricks. Major companies include Martin Marietta and Vulcan Materials (both based in the US), as well as Anhui Conch (China), Cemex (Mexico ... Read More

  • Commercial Printing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry engage in printing on apparel and textile products, glass, metal, paper, and plastic; they may also provide lithographic, gravure, screen, flexographic, digital, and letterpress services. Major companies include Cenveo, Quad/Gr ... Read More

  • Direct Selling

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell a wide variety of products, primarily door-to-door or through other person-to-person contact. Major US companies include Amway, Avon, Mary Kay, and Tupperware, as well as Coway (South Korea), Herbalife (Grand Cayman), Infi ... Read More

  • Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell household appliances, cameras, computers, and other electronic goods. Major companies include Best Buy, Conn's, GameStop, and the retail operations of Apple (all based in the US); as well as Currys PLC (the UK); Fnac D ... Read More

  • Continuing Care & Assisted Living Facilities

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide residential and personal care services for the elderly and others who need or want assistance. Major companies include Brookdale Senior Living, Five Star Senior Living, and Sunrise Senior Living (all based in the US), a ... Read More

  • Drug Wholesalers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry serve as wholesale distributors of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and related products. Major companies include Cardinal Health, Cencora, and McKesson (all based in the US), as well as Jointown Pharmaceutical ( ... Read More

  • Golf Courses

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate public and private golf courses as well as recreational facilities known as country clubs. Major companies include American Golf, Arcis Golf, Invited, KemperSports, and Troon Golf (all based in the US); as well as Accor ... Read More

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