Category: Service Industries
Service Industries market research reports by First Research, Inc.
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Armored Vehicle Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry use armored vehicles and security personnel to pick up and deliver money, receipts, and other valuables. Major companies include Dunbar Security Solutions and The Brinks Company (both based in the US), as well as GardaWorld (Ca ... Read More
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Business Service Centers & Copy Shops
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate business service centers, including private mailing centers, copy shops, and other document duplication centers. Major US companies include Allegra Marketing Printing Mail, FedEx, Minuteman Press, Sir Speedy, and The UP ... Read More
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Collection Agencies
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry collect payments for claims on behalf of their clients. Major companies include Alorica, Encore Capital Group, iQor, PRA Group, Rithm Group (all based in the US), as well as First Collect International (UK), Intrum (Sweden), an ... Read More
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Credit Reporting Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry compile, manage, and report credit information on businesses and consumers. Major companies include Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, Moody's, S&P Global, and TransUnion (all based in the US), as well as Experian (Ireland) ... Read More
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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 & Barrett (UK). COMPETITIVE ... Read More
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Chemical Wholesalers
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate as merchant wholesale distributors of plastics materials and a variety of other chemical products. Major companies include Tricon Energy and Univar Solutions (both based in the US), Brenntag and HELM AG (both based in G ... Read More
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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
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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
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Social Assistance
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Organizations in this industry provide services such as food banks, temporary shelters, emergency relief, rehabilitation, adoption, and child care. Major institutions include Feeding America, Food for the Poor, and Habitat for Humanity (all based in the ... Read More
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Accounting Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide services such as auditing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and tax return preparation. Leading companies include ADP, H&R Block, and Paychex (all based in the US). Major companies that have international operations ... Read More
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Residential Real Estate Brokerage & Management
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry act as agents or brokers in the buying and selling of residential real estate, in addition to leasing and managing residential properties. Major companies include Anywhere Real Estate, HomeServices of America, Keller Williams, ... Read More
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Surveillance, Investigation & Security Consulting Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide investigation and detective services. Major firms include US-based Allied Universal, FTI Consulting, Kroll, and Sterling. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by the needs of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and go ... Read More
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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
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Linen & Uniform Supply Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in the industry provide industrial laundry and linen supply services. Major companies include ARAMARK, Cintas, and UniFirst (all based in the US), along with Elis (France) and Watakyu Linen (Japan). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by emp ... Read More
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Residential Property Investment
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry invest in residential properties to generate wealth, primarily through rental income and capital appreciation. Major companies include AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential, and Essex Property Trust (all based in the US). M ... Read More
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Aircraft Leasing
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry rent or lease aircraft and airplane equipment without operators. Major companies include Air Lease Corporation (the US), as well as AerCap and Avolon (both based in Ireland) and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE ... Read More
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Technology & Office Equipment Leasing
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry lease technology and office equipment for use in business operations. Major companies include CSI Leasing, Electro Rent, and SmartSource Rentals (all based in the US), and Fuyo General Lease (Japan). Major manufacturers such as ... Read More
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Staffing Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide temporary staffing, outsourced HR management, and employee placement services. Major companies include Allegis Group, Kelly Services, ManpowerGroup, and Robert Half International (all based in the US), along with Adecco ... Read More
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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
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Management of Companies & Enterprises
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manage the operations of other companies or enterprises and may have an equity stake or controlling interest in the managed firm. Major companies include Berkshire Hathaway and Icahn Enterprises (both based in the US), Sweden&# ... Read More
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Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Wholesalers
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute electrical, plumbing, and HVAC materials and supplies, as well as hardware, hand tools, and other equipment. Major companies include Ace Hardware, Graybar, True Value, and WESCO International (all based in the US), a ... Read More
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Consumer Lending
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make unsecured cash loans to consumers. Major companies include EZCORP, FirstCash, OneMain Financial, and Sallie Mae (all based in the US), along with Orient Corporation (Japan), and Tesco Bank and Vanquis Banking Group (both b ... Read More
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Financial Transaction Processing
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide services such as credit card processing, electronic funds transfer, and check clearing. Major companies include Bread Financial, Fiserv, Heartland Payment Systems, Mastercard, Visa, and Western Union (all based in the U ... Read More
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Consulting Services
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide management, scientific, and technical consulting services, including specialized services such as environmental, human resources, IT, logistics, and marketing consulting. Major global companies include Accenture, Bain & ... Read More
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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 Office Depot and Staples (all based ... Read More
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