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.

   
  • Data Storage Systems Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture devices that allow the storage and retrieval of data from computers. Major companies include Dell EMC, NetApp, and Western Digital (all based in the US); Fujitsu, Hitachi, and Toshiba (Japan); and Seagate (Ireland), ... Read More

  • Health Care Sector

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide a wide range of health care and social services through hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, outpatient surgery centers, and other facilities. Major companies include Ascension Health, HCA Healthcare, Kaiser ... Read More

  • Machinery Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture various kinds of machinery used in agriculture, mining, construction, or manufacturing. Major companies include Applied Materials, Caterpillar, divisions of General Electric, Halliburton, John Deere, and Kennametal ... Read More

  • Men's Clothing Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture garments for men and boys made from purchased fabric and from fabric they produce themselves. Major companies include Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss, PVH, Ralph Lauren, VF Corporation (all based in the US), along with Hu ... Read More

  • Parking Lots & Garages

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide parking space for motor vehicles. Major companies include ABM, Ace Parking, Diamond Parking, Lanier Parking, SP Plus, and TPS Parking (all based in the US), along with Impark (Canada), Indigo (France), Park24 (Japan), a ... Read More

  • Recreational & Vacation Camps

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate overnight recreational camps including vacation, wilderness, fishing, hunting, and children's camps. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by personal income and leisure tr ... Read More

  • Property/Casualty Insurance Carriers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry underwrite insurance policies such as homeowners and automotive insurance to protect consumers and businesses against loss and liability. Major companies include Nationwide Mutual, State Farm, and the property/casualty arms of ... Read More

  • Retirement & Pension Management

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Entities in this industry include funds, plans, and other programs that provide retirement income benefits for an organization's employees or members. Major retirement plans include the California Public Employees' Retirement System, the Californ ... Read More

  • Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make products such as aircraft instruments, flight recorders, navigational instruments, and radar and sonar systems. Major companies include FLIR and divisions of defense contractors such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop G ... Read More

  • Soap & Other Detergent Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture soap and detergent products. Major companies include Church & Dwight, Colgate-Palmolive, Ecolab, and Procter & Gamble (all based in the US), along with Henkel (Germany), Nice Group (China), and Unilever (UK) ... Read More

  • Stock Exchanges

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical or electronic marketplaces to facilitate the buying and selling of stocks, stock options, bonds, or commodity contracts. Major companies include the Cboe Global Markets, Nasdaq OMX, and New York Stock Exchange ... Read More

  • Armored Military Vehicle Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture military armored vehicles, combat tanks, and specialized military ground vehicle components. Major US companies include AM General, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Oshkosh Corporation, Textron, and certain operat ... Read More

  • Bakery Product Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make fresh and frozen bread as well as cakes, pies, and doughnuts. Major companies include Dawn Foods, Flowers Foods, Franz Bakery, and McKee Foods (all based in the US), along with Allied Bakeries (UK), ARYZTA (Switzerland), G ... Read More

  • Art Dealers & Galleries

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry display and sell original and limited-edition works of art. Two of the world's leading auction houses that handle art are Christie's (UK) and Sotheby's (US). Other major establishments include Beijing Poly Internati ... Read More

  • Cardiologists

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in diagnosing and treating disorders of the heart and blood vessels, which make up the cardiovascular system. Cardiologists operate through office-based private practices, health care organizations, and hospitals, a ... Read More

  • Internet & Mail-Order Retail

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell products directly to consumers via the internet, TV, or mail order. Major companies include Amazon, eBay, HSN, QVC, and Wayfair (all based in the US), as well as Flipkart (India), Otto Group (Germany), Rakuten (Japan), Tao ... Read More

  • Garden Centers & Farm Supply Stores

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell garden products such as trees, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod; some also offer farm supplies, including animal feed. Major companies include Adams Fairacre Farms, Armstrong Garden Centers, Calloway's Nursery, Meadows Fa ... Read More

  • Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide long-term skilled nursing care, other types of care, and social services in residential facilities. Major companies include Brickyard Healthcare, Brookdale Senior Living, and Genesis Healthcare (all based in the US); al ... Read More

  • Professional Employer Organizations

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide outsourced human resources (HR) management services to client businesses. Major companies include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Insperity, and Paychex, all of which are based in the US. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand i ... Read More

  • Department Stores

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail establishments that sell items such as clothing, cosmetics, footwear, and home furnishings, typically from registers within individual departments. Major companies include JCPenney, Macy's, and Sears ... Read More

  • Electric Utilities

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry generate, transmit, and distribute electric power. Major companies include Duke Energy, Exelon, and Southern Company (all based in the US), as well as EDF (France), Enel (Italy), EON (Germany), and TEPCO (Japan). COMPETITIVE LA ... Read More

  • Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry primarily retail a general line of food such as canned and frozen foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Major companies in the industry include Costco, Kroger, Target, and Walmart (al ... Read More

  • Public Schools K-12

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Institutions in this industry provide primary and secondary classroom education as part of public school systems. The biggest US districts include New York City Department of Education, Los Angeles Unified, Chicago Public Schools, and Miami-Dade County P ... Read More

  • Computer & Office Equipment Wholesalers

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute computers, computer equipment, and packaged computer software, as well as office machines and equipment. Major US-based companies include Ingram Micro, ScanSource, Tech Data, and divisions of diversified electronics ... Read More

  • Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

    Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electric light bulbs and tubes, as well as lighting fixtures, lamp shades, and other components and parts. Major companies include Acuity Brands, Hubbell, and TCP Lighting (all based in the US), as well as OSRAM (Ge ... Read More

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