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<description>Business/Finance market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Simba Information's 2009 National Textbook Adoptions Scorecard and 2010 Outlook</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Simba Information&rsquo;s  2009 National Textbook Adoption Scorecard and 2010 Outlook  report presents the crucial business intelligence on textbook adoptions necessary for developers and marketers of instructional materials in a convenient single-source reference edition.  

This report offers the most comprehensive analysis available of the results of 2009 state textbook adoptions that is expected to generate nearly $500 million in first-year revenue for publishers and of the opportunities for an expected improved environment for adoption of instructional materials in 2010.  

Prepared by the analysts at Simba Information, the  2009 National Textbook Adoption Scorecard and 2010 Outlook  covers sales results in specific states, including California, Florida and the three other states that are set to purchase reading and/or language arts materials, as well as the five states that are slated to purchase math materials. The report also provides guidance for opportunities to come.  

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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Business Information Markets 2009-2010</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3481-67.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Since 1979, professionals tracking the online content industry have relied on Business Information Markets for an accurate and unbiased inside look at the industry&mdash;from the latest mergers and acquisitions, to subscriber growth estimates, to the technology trends that are constantly reshaping the dynamic market for creating and distributing content to business professionals.  
This report covers all business information services that provide content, delivered through proprietary online networks, the Internet and handheld wireless devices. It contains the market intelligence needed to evaluate current trends affecting the information industry, and to get an inside track on where future growth is forecast to occur.  
No other report delivers as comprehensive and all-encompassing an overview and outlook, broken out by major vertical segments: general news and research, financial, brokerage, legal, tax, public records, health care and other online information services.  
 Business Information Markets 2009-2010  also includes 15 detailed company profiles of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Social Science and Humanities Publishing 2009-2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ Social Science and Humanities Publishing 2009-2010  covers the growing market for Social Science and Humanities publishing in Books, Journals and A&I databases.  

This report provides a comprehensive, analytical look at the overall landscape of the social science and humanities publishing market, including:  

  Simba&rsquo;s exclusive analysis of market size and structure 
 Perspective on the demand for Social Science and Humanities products
 Revenue and market share rankings of leading publishers 
 Detailed profiles of leading Social Science and Humanities publishers worldwide 
 Simba&rsquo;s projections for market growth in 2009  

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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sales Promotion Services</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3229.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US sales promotion services industry includes about 4,500 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Major companies include subsidiaries of large marketing firms such as Carlson Marketing and subsidiaries of major advertising agencies such as Omnicom and WPP. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 30 percent of industry revenue.  Companies in the sales promotion services industry provide promotional products imprinted with the name, logo, and/or marketing message of clients.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by economic growth and by corporate profits. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient order fulfillment and marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in procurement and the ability to offer other marketing services. Small companies specialize by type of sales promotion product and differentiate themselves on customer service, particularly speed of delivery. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Parking Facility Management</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US parking facility management industry includes about 3,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $8 billion. Major companies include Standard Parking, Ampco System Parking, and Central Parking. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.  The parking facility management industry includes companies that provide temporary parking spaces for vehicles on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The industry does not include providers of long-term vehicle storage.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by the occupancy rates of commercial real estate: large buildings require parking spaces for commuters, customers, and related area industry. The profitability of individual companies depends on operational efficiency and customer service. Large companies have advantages in relationships with large property managers and owners, and economies of scale in operating efficiency. Small companies can compete effectively by catering to customer needs and operating a desirable location. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Machinery Wholesalers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US industrial machinery wholesalers industry consists of 25,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $115 billion. Major companies include MSC Industrial Supply and the wholesale operations of manufacturers such as General Electric and NACCO Materials Handling Group. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 25 percent of industry revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends heavily on US manufacturing activity. Profitability depends on product selection and efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in advertising and sales programs. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in particular industries, end-use applications, or geographical areas, and by offering special services. The industry is highly automated: average annual sales per employee is $350,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are general purpose machinery such as pumps and engines, manufacturing machinery, machine tools, materials handling equipment like forklifts, and oil field equipment. General purpose machinery accounts for 30 percent of industry revenue, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Deep Sea Shipping</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3212.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The deep sea shipping industry in the US includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of nearly $9 billion. Major carriers include Crowley, Horizon Lines, APL, and Overseas Shipholding Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for nearly 95 percent of industry revenue.   Deep sea shipping is the transport of cargo to and from foreign ports. US coastal and Great Lakes shipping and cruise ship operations are covered in separate industry profiles.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by macroeconomic trends in global imports and exports. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and a good safety record. Large companies have advantages in fleet size and port access. Small companies can compete effectively by chartering services out of smaller ports and transporting unusual cargo. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is nearly $500,000.  The global shipping industry transports over 90 percent of the world's ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Banks and Credit Unions</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US banking system includes about 7,100 commercial banks, 1,200 savings banks, and 8,000 credit unions, with combined annual revenue of about $630 billion. Large commercial banks include Bank of America, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo. ING Direct and Navy Federal Credit Union are among the largest savings banks and credit unions, respectively. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate more than 60 percent of revenue. Commercial banks account for 81 percent of industry revenue; savings banks, 13 percent; and credit unions, 6 percent.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for banking services is closely tied to economic activity and the level of interest rates. The profitability of individual banks depends on marketing skills, efficient operations, and good risk management. Large economies of scale exist in some segments of the industry, which has encouraged industry consolidation. Smaller banks can compete successfully in segments where customer service or knowledge of the local market ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Graphic Design Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US graphic design services industry includes about 16,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $8 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of overall revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Regional economic activity drives demand, because most graphic design firms are small and work locally. The profitability of individual companies depends on accurate bidding, timely delivery of projects, and a steady volume of work. Large companies have advantages in marketing and sales, breadth of services, delivery of complex projects, and supporting ongoing contracts. Small companies can compete effectively by responding quicker, adopting new trends, and specializing by services or markets. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $130,000.   Customers and prospects become competitors when they bring design services in-house rather than hire graphic design firms. Freelance designers may be competitors or contract labor.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Advertising Agents Industry Report - Europe</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11429.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Advertising Agents Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Advertising Agents Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 300 European Advertising Agents is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each Advertising Agent, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Advertising Agents Industry Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11428.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Advertising Agents Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Advertising Agents Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 500 Global Advertising Agents is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each Advertising Agent, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Road Haulage Industry Analysis - Belguim</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11468.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Belgian Road Haulage Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Belgian Road Haulage Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 500 Belgian Road Haulage Companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Storage &amp; Warehousing Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11470.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Storage & Warehouse Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Storage & Warehouse Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Storage & Warehouse Companeis is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 100 Transport &amp; Logistics Companies</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11485.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Transport & Logistics Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Top 100 Transport & Logistics Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the Global Top 100 Transport & Logistics companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Haulage Industry Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11460.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Dutch Road Haulage Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Dutch Road Haulage Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 100 Dutch Road Haulage Companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Wholesalers Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11458.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Weighing Equipment Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11493.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Weighing Equipment Manufacturers Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Weighing Equipment Manufacturing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 250 Global Weighing Equipment Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 50 Printing Companies</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11486.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Printing Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Top 100 Printing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the Global Top 100 Printing Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Wholesalers Report - Europe</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11457.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 500 European Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fish Wholesalers Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11454.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Fish Wholesalers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Fish Wholesalers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 600 European Fish Wholesalers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Co-Branded and Affinity Credit Cards in the U.S., 3rd Edition</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R567-770.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The market for co-branded and affinity cards is over two decades old. Issuers have worked to make payment cards more attractive to cardholders through value-adding initiatives such as rebates and rewards. This has been a major growth driver in the co-branded and affinity card space over the past few years, but there is some evidence that the pendulum has begun to swing in favor of proprietary bank reward programs.  
In the U.S., where the market for co-branded and affinity card is extraordinarily mature, experts interviewed by Packaged Facts estimate that between one quarter and one third of the plastic held by Americans are co-branded or affinity cards. And because co-branded and affinity credit, payment and debit cards have become such an integral part of the U.S. card industry, the growth of this market cannot be separated from the shift in consumer payment preferences from paper to plastic and electronic ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Road Haulage Industry Analysis -Italy</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11467.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Italian Road Haulage Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Italian Road Haulage Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Italian Road Haulage Companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R567-720.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[In early 2007, when the last edition of Packaged Facts  The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.  was published, affluent consumers in America as well as wealthy individuals around the globe were going about their business of making, borrowing and spending money in blissful ignorance of the perfect financial storm that lay ahead.  At the time, it was unimaginable that the housing bubble would deflate and leave behind a wreckage of foreclosures and worthless subprime mortgage securities.  It was unthinkable that the stock market would collapse, financial markets would come close to imploding and a storied institution such as Lehman Brothers would simply disappear from the Wall Street landscape.  Practically no one could foresee the onset of the most severe recession in more than 70 years.  
The 2009 edition of Packaged Facts  The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.   provides a timely, in-depth analysis of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Worldwide Market for Video Surveillance Equipment</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R97-3419.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Moving in many ways at a slow but steady pace, the video surveillance equipment market is slow to change, but change is happening.  IP systems are becoming more prevalent with new standards that will make IP equipment easier to integrate.  H.264 and higher resolution image sensors are driving improvements in video quality.  

The video surveillance market is quite fragmented, so we used a bottoms-up methodology analyzing data we received from silicon vendors to determine market sizing.   

The report includes worldwide five-year unit shipment, ASP, and revenue forecasts for analog cameras, IP cameras, DVR/NVRs, IP encoders, and video analytics.  Five-year semiconductor bill of materials and revenues are provided for the analog camera, IP camera, and DVR ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Commercial Printing</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1040.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US commercial printing for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, process and application segmentation, competitive pressures, regulatory and environmental trends, world market, market environment, process and application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Process segments include lithographic, digital, screen and other printing processes.  Application segments cover advertising, label and wrapper, periodical, and other applications.  This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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