Category: Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods market research reports by First Research, Inc.
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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
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Sporting Goods Stores
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail stores specializing in sporting goods, athletic and fitness wear, fitness equipment, and related products. Major companies include Bass Pro Shops, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting ... Read More
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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
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Lawn & Garden Tractor & Equipment Manufacturing
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture lawn tractors, lawn mowers, and other powered lawn and garden equipment. Top companies include Briggs & Stratton, Deere, MTD Products, and Toro (all based in the US), as well as Emak (Italy), Honda and Kubota (b ... Read More
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Gambling
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate gambling facilities or offer gaming activities, while some companies also operate hotel facilities. Major companies include US-based casino operators Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Resorts, as well as Galaxy Ent ... Read More
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Museums, Zoos & Parks
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate museums, historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, parks and other institutions focused on preserving and exhibiting works of cultural or natural significance. Major US museums include the American Museum of Natural Hi ... Read More
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Gas Stations
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry primarily sell fuel for motor vehicles; they may also offer car repairs or inspections. No major companies dominate the industry. Although major oil companies own few retail fueling outlets, many gas stations contract to sell s ... Read More
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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
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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
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Hair Care Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate hair salons and barber shops. Major companies include Regis Corporation and Sport Clips (both based in the US), as well as Klier (Germany) and Stefan Hair Fashions (Australia). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by ... Read More
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Specialty Food Stores
Specialty Food Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell products such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, candy, and gourmet foods from physical retail locations, often specializing in a single product category. No major companies dominate t ... Read More
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Nursery & Floriculture Production
Nursery & Floriculture Production Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry grow nursery and floriculture products such as flowers, nursery stock, shrubbery, trees, and seeds. Major US companies include Altman Plants, Bell Nursery, Costa Farms, Kurt Weiss Greenhouses, ... Read More
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Film & Video
Film & Video Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry comprise of establishments primarily engaged in production and/or distribution of motion pictures, videos, television programs, commercials or the postproduction and related services. Major US companies include Dis ... Read More
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Landscaping Services
Landscaping Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide landscape care and maintenance services, as well as landscape design and construction. Major US companies include Asplundh Tree Expert, BrightView Landscapes, Davey Tree, and TruGreen. Outside the U ... Read More
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Music Production & Distribution
Music Production & Distribution Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce, sell, and license musical recordings; they may also own and license musical copyrights. Major companies include Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group (a ... Read More
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Livestock & Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Livestock & Other Animal Food Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture food for livestock including beef and dairy cattle, poultry, hogs, and other food animals, primarily from grains, proteins, vitamins, and other ingredients. Top US compani ... 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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Office, School & Art Supplies Manufacturing
Office, School & Art Supplies Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture office, school, and art supplies, excluding paper products. Major companies include ACCO Brands, AT Cross, Crayola, Dixon Ticonderoga, Pentel, and Sargent Art (all based i ... Read More
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Convenience Stores & Truck Stops
Convenience Stores & Truck Stops Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate retail locations that primarily sell fuel, groceries, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages. Major US companies include 7-Eleven (the North American subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan), Case ... Read More
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Security Products Manufacturing
Security Products Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electronic security and safety communications equipment such as fire and security alarms, intercoms, and vehicle and pedestrian signaling systems. Major companies include Resideo and ... Read More
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Museums, Zoos & Parks
Museums, Zoos & Parks Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate museums, historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, parks and other institutions focused on preserving and exhibiting works of cultural or natural significance. Major US museums include the America ... Read More
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Fitness Equipment Manufacturing
Fitness Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture exercise equipment such as treadmills, exercise bicycles, resistance machinery, and weights and weightlifting equipment. Major companies include: Cybex International and Life Fitness, ... Read More
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Women's Clothing Manufacturing
Women's Clothing Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture garments for women, girls, and infants made from purchased fabric and from fabric they produce themselves. Major companies include Calvin Klein (owned by PVH), Carter's, Hanesbrand ... 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), International Creative Ma ... 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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