Category: Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods market research reports by First Research, Inc.
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Office Supply & Paper Wholesalers
Office Supply & Paper Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute paper products and other office supplies. Major companies include Staples subsidiary Essendant, SP Richards (a subsidiary of Genuine Parts), and the distribution arms of retailers Of ... Read More
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Retail Sector
Retail Sector Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this sector sell a wide range of products to consumers and businesses, from food and apparel to hardware, household goods, and office supplies. Major companies include Costco, Kroger, and Walmart (all based in the US); as well ... Read More
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Photographic & Optical Equipment/Supplies Manufacturing
Photographic & Optical Equipment/Supplies Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture photographic and optical equipment and supplies, such as cameras, photocopiers, projectors, and film editing equipment, as well as lenses used in scientific in ... Read More
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Bed & Breakfast Inns
Bed & Breakfast Inns Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide short-term lodging in private homes or small buildings converted to hotels; full breakfast is included in the room rate. No major companies operate in the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is d ... Read More
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Child Care Services
Child Care Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide supervision and educational programs for pre-school and school-age children. Major US companies include Bright Horizons, KinderCare Education, and Learning Care Group; major companies based outside t ... Read More
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Health Supplement Stores
Health Supplement Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements from physical retail locations. Major companies include GNC Holdings, Vitamin Shoppe, and Vitamin World (all based in the US), along with Holland & B ... Read More
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Furniture Stores
Furniture Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell household, outdoor, and office furniture; as well as furniture sold in combination with home appliances or home furnishings. Major companies include Ashley HomeStore, Crate & Barrel, Raymour & Flan ... Read More
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Sporting Goods Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture sporting and athletic goods, including sports and fitness equipment. Major companies include Acushnet Holdings, BRG Sports, Callaway Golf, iFIT Health & Fitness, and Russell Athletic ... Read More
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Hotels, Motels & Resorts
Hotels, Motels & Resorts Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as hotels, motor hotels, resort hotels, and motels. Major companies include Choice Hotels, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott International, and Wynd ... Read More
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Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers
Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute farm equipment, lawn and garden equipment, and related parts. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven primarily by the health of the farmin ... Read More
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Consumer Services
Consumer Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry repair machinery, equipment and other products; as well as provide personal and laundry services to customers. Major US service companies include Cintas, Jiffy Lube, Regis Corporation, Safelite, Service Corpor ... Read More
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Office Supply Stores
Office Supply Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell a wide range of office supplies, equipment, and furniture to businesses and consumers and may perform some business services. Major companies include Office Depot and Staples (both based in the US); Ly ... Read More
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Apparel Manufacturing
Apparel Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture garments made from purchased fabric and from fabric they produce themselves. Major companies include Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss, Michael Kors, PVH, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, and VF Corporation ... Read More
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Electronic Toys & Games Manufacturing
Electronic Toys & Games Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electronic toys and games, including video game consoles. Major companies include console makers Microsoft (based in the US), Nintendo (Japan), and Sony (Japan), as well as peri ... Read More
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Toy & Hobby Stores
Toy & Hobby Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical stores that sell new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies; some also sell products online. Major companies include Gamestop, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels (all based in the US), as well as C ... Read More
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Building Material Dealers
Building Material Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are primarily engaged in retail sales of new building materials and supplies. Major companies include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards (all based in the US), as well as Beijing Easyhome Investment H ... Read More
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Talent & Modeling Agencies
Talent & Modeling Agencies Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry represent or manage creative and performing artists, athletes, entertainers, writers, models, and other public figures. Major companies include Creative Artists Agency (CAA), United Talent Agency (UTA ... Read More
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Funeral Services
Funeral Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry conduct funerals and provide burial-related services. Major companies include Carriage Services, Everstory Partners, and Service Corporation International (all based in the US), along with Arbor Memorial (Canad ... Read More
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Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers
Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry store, transport, and distribute wholesale petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas. Major US companies include Equinor, Global Partners, Mansfield Oil Compa ... Read More
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Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing
Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture agricultural equipment and machinery, as well as commercial turf and lawn care equipment. Major companies include AGCO, John Deere, and Lindsay Corporation (all based in the US), ... Read More
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Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores
Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail stores specializing in gifts, novelty items, greeting cards, and souvenirs. Major companies include Hallmark, shopDisney, and Spencer's (all based in the US), as well ... Read More
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Interior Design Services
Interior Design Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry plan and design interior spaces such as hotels, hospitals, residences, commercial businesses, and offices. Although no major companies dominate the industry, a number of large architecture and design fi ... Read More
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Personal Care Products Manufacturing
Personal Care Products Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture toiletries and grooming products, including perfumes, shampoos, skin lotions, and shaving cream, as well as lipstick, mascara, and other cosmetics. Major companies include Est&ea ... Read More
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Professional Sports Teams & Organizations
Professional Sports Teams & Organizations Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Organizations in this industry include professional and semiprofessional sports teams and clubs. Major organizations include the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Lakers, New England Patriots, and Ne ... Read More
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Used Merchandise Stores
Used Merchandise Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell used merchandise such as clothing, antiques, furniture, books, and jewelry. Major companies include Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Savers, and Winmark (all based in the US), Bookoff (Japan), and Oxfa ... Read More
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