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<title>MindBranch: Consumer Products</title>
<description>Consumer Products 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>Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Full Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R460-220.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Green building is no longer just a fad; in fact, energy-efficient remodeling and renovating is one of the few aspects of the U.S. construction business that still holds a positive outlook in the midst of the economic turmoil in 2009.   

The U.S. residential construction market was $363 billion in 2008, down 41% from its high of $620 billion in 2006.  The home renovations market was $188 billion in 2008, down 18% percent from 2007.  But SBI estimates that the home energy efficiency renovations market in the U.S. was $21 billion in 2008; down only 13% percent from 2007&rsquo;s $24 billion.   

Remodeling to improve a home&rsquo;s energy efficiency instead of buying a new home has become a preferred option in today&rsquo;s market.  In fact, the National Association of Home Builders found that 32% of home builders also provided remodeling services in 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R567-791.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Although the economic recession has clearly affected the U.S. tea market, slowing previously double-digit sales growth in the pricier RTD segment while slightly lifting sales in the more affordable bags/loose tea segment, tea&rsquo;s appeal as an &ldquo;affordable luxury&rdquo; and its compelling image as a healthy product have kept sales in the black when many other CPG categories have seen declines.  Moreover, considering the 2005-2009 period overall, sales have done well, and as the economic picture brightens the recession may turn out to have a silver lining in that it has compelled tea marketers to innovate along value-added lines likely to continue to resonate well with consumers in the years ahead.  
Market thrusts examined in the report include exotic superfruit flavors; hybrid products designed to compete with other beverage categories including bottled waters, energy drinks and sodas; new RTD spins on green tea that promise to mainstream this tea ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Car Washes</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3266.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The car wash industry in the US includes 14,000 full-service car washes with combined annual revenue of about $5 billion. Large chains include Wash Depot, Oasis Car Wash, and Autobell Car Wash. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 15 percent of the market.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by favorable weather, new car sales, and growth in consumer income. The profitability of individual firms depends on favorable location and efficient operations. There are few economies of scale. Chains have advantages in advertising and customer recognition. Small firms can compete successfully by having good locations. The industry is highly labor-intensive: annual revenue per employee is just $40,000.   PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major services are exterior wash, exterior and interior cleaning, waxing, underside cleaning, vacuuming, and premium "detailing." Ancillary products and services such as pick-up/drop-off services, fast food, greeting cards, and automotive products are also offered at some locations. "Detailing" ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Gambling Operations</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3270.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US gambling, or gaming, industry consists of about 500 casinos, about 400 Indian casinos and bingo halls, and about 280 hotel casinos with combined annual revenue around $90 billion. Companies with large casino operations include MGM MIRAGE, Harrah&rsquo;s Entertainment, and Foxwoods Resort Casino. About $35 billion of annual revenue is taken in by commercial casinos, $25 billion by Indian casinos, another $25 billion by state lotteries, and the rest by horse racing, bingo, charities, and bookmaking. (For gambling companies, "revenue" is the total amount bet minus winnings paid to gamblers.) Most casinos are small, limited by the size of the surrounding population. The industry is concentrated: the top 20 gaming companies hold more than 60 percent of the market. The casino hotel market is even more concentrated, with the top 20 firms holding 75 percent of the market.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Growth in consumer income and state spending has driven expansion of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Toy Manufacture</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3291.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US toy manufacturing industry includes about 700 companies and has annual revenue of $20 billion. Almost all manufacturing is conducted in overseas factories, primarily in China. Major companies include Mattel, Hasbro, and MGA Entertainment, as well as gaming hardware divisions of Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.  The industry includes manufacturers of video game consoles, which are covered in the Electronic Gaming Products industry profile, but does not include companies that produce software for video or computer games, which are covered in the Entertainment and Games Software industry profile.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Growth in the population of children age 12 and younger drives demand for toys; demand for electronic gaming products is driven by personal income and product innovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on identifying market trends and marketing effectively. Large companies can offer a wide selection of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sporting Goods Retailers</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3284.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US retail sporting goods industry includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $35 billion. Large chain operators include The Sports Authority, REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Cabela's, and Hibbett Sports. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 50 percent of revenue. Only about 170 companies have more than five stores.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by population demographics and consumer income. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and marketing skills. Large chains have an advantage in stocking a wide variety of goods. Small companies and specialty retailers can compete successfully by carrying a deeper product line in specialized sports, hiring highly experienced staff, offering repair services, or by serving a local market. The industry is fairly labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $135,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are outdoor clothing and shoes, firearms, sports and exercise equipment, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Airlines</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3262.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US airline industry consists of about 3,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $120 billion. Major airlines include American, Delta, United, and Continental, and the air operations of cargo and courier companies, such as FedEx and UPS. The industry is highly concentrated: almost 90 percent of revenue comes from the top 12 companies.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Airlines depend highly on the health of the US economy, which affects air travel by business and consumer passengers. Because many costs are fixed, the profitability of individual companies is determined by efficient operations and on favorable fuel and labor costs. Small airlines can compete by servicing local or regional routes.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Airlines carry passengers, cargo, and mail, or have specialized functions, such as medical air transport or oil platform servicing. Flights may be scheduled or nonscheduled (charter). About 70 percent of industry revenue comes from scheduled passenger traffic, 10 percent from carrying ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Branded Furniture - India</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3676-57.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA["The Branded Furniture market is valued at INR 58 bn in 2008; expected to reach INR 165 bn in 2012. Branded furniture comprises of Domestic and Commercial furniture segments. Market is dominated by the Domestic segment. 
  
The report provides a snapshot of the market. An overview gives a quick picture of the market with estimated market size, growth rate and revenue split between the residential and commercial segments. An analysis of drivers reveals that increase in disposable income, reduction in import duties, growth in real estate sector, rising quality consciousness amongst Indian consumers, growth in IT & ITES Sector, growth in tourism, growth in organized retail is driving growth in this sector. The key challenges identified include reduction in timber harvest, FDI Regulations, market restricted to Cities.
  
The report identifies the current market trends including rising popularity of traditional furniture, modular kitchens, use of innovative materials, use ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Argentina Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12369.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Argentina Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Argentine passenger airline market and covers international passengers and domestic passengers.  Market volume is based on the number of passengers carried. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Argentina Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Taiwan Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12342.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Taiwan Retailing 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Taiwanese retailing market and FALSE The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Taiwan Retailing 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Retail industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots China Supermarket &amp; Hypermarket Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12344.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots China Supermarket & Hypermarket Retailing 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Chinese supermarkets and hypermarkets market and covers hypermarket and supermarket retailing. Market value is based on sales.  Market volume is based on number of stores. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots China Supermarket & Hypermarket Retailing 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Retail industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Turkey Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12375.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Turkey Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Turkish passenger airline market and covers domestic and international passengers. Market volume is based on number of passenger travelled. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Turkey Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Thailand Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12374.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Thailand Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Thai passenger airline market and covers international and domestic passenger airlines. Market volume is based on the number of passengers travelling. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Thailand Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Norway Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12373.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Norway Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Norwegian passenger airline market and covers domestic and international passengers. Market size is based on number of passengers travelled. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Norway Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Denmark Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12372.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Denmark Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Danish passenger airline market and covers all international and domestic passengers travelled to and from Denmark. Market volume is based on number of passengers uplifted. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Denmark Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Canada Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12371.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Canada Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Canadian passenger airline market and covers domestic, transborder and international flights. Market volume is based on the number of passengers. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Canada Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Belgium Passenger Airlines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12370.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Belgium Passenger Airlines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Belgian passenger airline market and covers international and domestic passengers. Market volume is based on number of passengers. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Belgium Passenger Airlines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Transport industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots US Cigarettes 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12146.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots US Cigarettes 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the US cigarette market and covers premium, discount and deep discount. Market size by value is based on sales. Market size by volume is based on consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots US Cigarettes 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Alcoholic Drinks industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Russia Tobacco Products 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12153.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Russia Tobacco Products 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Russian tobacco product market and covers low priced cigarettes with filters, medium price cigarettes, premium cigarettes and cigarettes without filters. The value is based on sales and volume is based on consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Russia Tobacco Products 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Alcoholic Drinks industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots UK Coffee Shops 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12162.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots UK Coffee Shops 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the UK coffee shop market and covers independent and branded chains coffee shops. It does not include sandwich bars and other mainly food orientated outlets. Market volume is based on the number of outlets. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots UK Coffee Shops 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Australia Hotels 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12163.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Hotels 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Australian hotel market and covers hotels with 5 to 14 rooms and 15 or more rooms. Market volume is based on number of hotels. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia Hotels 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Italy Hotels 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12164.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Italy Hotels 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Italian hotel market and covers 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, 4 stars, 5 stars hotels and guesthouses.  Market volume is based on the number of hotels. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Italy Hotels 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots New Zealand Hotels 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12165.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots New Zealand Hotels 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the New Zealnad hotel market and covers motels/motor inns/apartments, hosted accomodation, hotels and backpackers/hostels. Market volume is based on number of hotels. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots New Zealand Hotels 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Poland Hotels 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12166.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Poland Hotels 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Polish hotel market and covers hotels, motels, boarding houses and other hotel facilities. Market size is based on number of establishments. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Poland Hotels 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Thailand Hotels 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12167.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Thailand Hotels 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Thai hotel market and covers hotels with less than 60 rooms, 60-149 rooms, and 150 rooms or more. Market volume is based on total number of hotels. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Thailand Hotels 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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