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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>Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends</title>
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<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>Internet and Catalog Retailers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Internet and catalog retailing industry in the US includes 16,000 companies with combined annual revenue of over $160 billion. Major companies include Lands&rsquo; End, LL Bean, Amazon.com, Overstock.com, and Hanover Direct. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 60 percent of industry revenue. Over the past five years, the industry has shifted from catalog to Internet sales.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by consumers&rsquo; personal income. Profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing to build a customer base. Larger firms enjoy central purchasing efficiencies and economies of scale in inventory management, customer service, and telecommunications. Smaller firms compete on outstanding customer service and providing niche products. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is about $400,000.  While most brick-and-mortar retailers have an online presence and many also offer catalog sales, this profile focuses on retailers who use the Internet or catalogs as their sole or ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Ski Facilities</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US ski facilities industry includes about 350 companies that operate about 400 ski areas with combined annual revenue of $2 billion, not including revenue from related lodging operations. Major companies include Booth Creek Ski Holdings, Intrawest, and Vail Resorts. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate about 80 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Good snow conditions and personal income drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and efficient skiing and business operations. Large companies have advantages in marketing and in sharing resources and staff among multiple skiing sites. Small companies can compete effectively by catering to the local population or providing customized services. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is around $45,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major services at ski resorts are facility use, sales of food and beverages, instruction fees, merchandise sales, and equipment rentals. About 60 percent of industry revenue comes ]]></description>
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<title>Footwear Manufacture, Wholesale, and Retail</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US footwear industry consists of about 100 manufacturers, 1,500 wholesalers, and 30,000 retail outlets, with combined annual retail revenue of about $25 billion. The major shoe companies in the US, including NIKE, Reebok, Brown Shoe, and Timberland, are mainly owners of brand names that "source" their shoes from independent manufacturers. Major retailers include Foot Locker and Payless ShoeSource. The retail segment is highly concentrated: the largest 50 chains account for about 80 percent of revenue. Many shoe companies operate in both the wholesale and retail segments.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by fashion and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on their ability to design and market attractive shoe models. Big companies have economies of scale in distribution and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully through superior design or marketing.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major product segments are athletic, women's, and men's shoes. Athletic shoes account for about 30 percent of the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Used Merchandise Stores</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The used merchandise stores industry in the US includes about 20,000 stores with combined annual revenue of $8 billion. Major companies include Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Winmark, and Cash America. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 20 percent of industry sales.  The industry includes resale shops, consignment shops, thrift shops, antique stores, and pawn shops. Excluded are stores that sell used cars, boats, trailers, and mobile homes.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Population demographics, consumer income, and consumer tastes drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient procurement and effective merchandising. Large companies have advantages in marketing and finance. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialty products, serving a local market, or providing superior customer service. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is under $70,000.   Used merchandise stores compete with retailers offering new merchandise. Companies also compete with individuals selling used merchandise privately ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Weight Reduction Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US weight reduction services industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of almost $2 billion. Major companies include Weight Watchers, Nestl&eacute;'s Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, and the online-only eDiets. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue and the four largest, for 60 percent.  The industry doesn't include companies that provide primarily medical or surgical weight reduction, or those that operate physical fitness facilities, health resorts, or spas.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Consumers' excess weight, personal income, and leisure time drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing, customer acquisition and retention, and efficient operations. Large companies have advantages of scale in marketing, infrastructure, and partnerships. Small companies can compete effectively by offering individualized services or upscale facilities. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is under $50,000.   PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major product lines are program fees, food supplements, and ]]></description>
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<title>Office Supply and Paper Distribution</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The wholesale and retail distribution of office paper and other office products generates annual sales of about $55 billion in the US. Major companies include Office Depot, Staples, OfficeMax, Unisource, and the distribution arms of large paper manufacturers. The industry includes "contract stationers," wholesale-retail chains, small dealers, and companies that sell through catalogs or the Internet. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest wholesalers generate about 70 percent of segment revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is closely tied to the level of business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and an efficient delivery system. Big companies have economies of scale in distribution because they can supply a wide range of products to the same customer. Small companies can compete successfully by distributing specialty products or providing superior customer service.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  The industry distributes general office supplies, technology products, and office furniture. Paper and paper forms and envelopes account for ]]></description>
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<title>Catering Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US catering industry includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $5 billion. Major companies include Centerplate, Compass Group USA, and Wolfgang Puck Catering. The industry is highly fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 15 percent of industry revenue.  Many food service contractors, hotels, and restaurants cater events, but those businesses are covered in separate industry profiles and aren't included in the catering industry.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by corporate profits and consumer income. The profitability of individual companies depends on cost controls and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in offering expanded services such as facilities management, room rental, and entertainment. Small companies can compete effectively by serving small groups and offering personalized service. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker for is about $40,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major services include off-premises catering (food prepared away from the premises where it's served) and on-premises catering ]]></description>
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<title>Golf Courses</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The 12,000 golf courses in the US generate combined annual revenue of about $18 billion. Large companies include ClubCorp and American Golf. About 3,000 courses, with $7 billion of revenue, are owned by non-profit entities such as municipalities and private clubs. The industry is highly fragmented: within the commercial segment, the 50 largest companies account for only about 25 percent of the market. Most companies operate just one or two courses. The average commercial course has annual revenue of about $1 million.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by demographics and population growth. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing, because many costs are fixed. Large companies can have advantages in management experience. Small companies can compete successfully by operating in favorable locations or through superior marketing. The industry is very labor-intensive: annual revenue per employee is just $55,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Golf courses receive revenue from membership ]]></description>
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<title>Professional Sports Teams and Organizations</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US professional sports teams industry includes about 800 organizations with combined annual revenue of over $16 billion. The dominant professional sports leagues in the US are the National Football League (NFL); the National Basketball Association (NBA); Major League Baseball (MLB); and the National Hockey League (NHL). Other leagues include the Women&rsquo;s National Basketball Association (WNBA); Major League Soccer (MLS); and the National Lacrosse League. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 organizations have 60 percent of industry revenue.   The industry includes both major league and minor league sports teams, but not &ldquo;non-team&rdquo; professional sports, such as golf, tennis, and boxing.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by consumer income and corporate entertainment spending. The profitability of individual teams depends on achieving high fan attendance and a large TV audience, both of which are enhanced by effective marketing and competitive play. Teams in large metropolitan areas have advantages in the population base and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Food Service Contractors</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The food service contracting industry includes about 21,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $23 billion. Major companies include ARAMARK, Compass Group USA, Delaware North, and Sodexo, Inc. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.  Food service contractors provide cafeteria and restaurant services to businesses, government agencies, and institutions. Food distributors, which supply food to food service contractors as well as to grocery stores and restaurants, are covered in a separate industry profile.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by employment trends and consumer tastes. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and food quality. Large companies have advantages in economies of scale in food and equipment purchasing, off-site food preparation, and distribution. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in unique food products or local markets. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is only $50,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products ]]></description>
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<title>Museums, Zoos, and Parks</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The industry in the US includes about 4,000 museums, 500 zoos, and 500 nature parks, with combined annual revenue close to $9 billion. National parks and museums are not included. Large institutions with more than $100 million of annual revenue include the Zoological Society of San Diego (San Diego Zoo), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Art Institute of Chicago. Museums account for about 70 percent of industry revenue, zoos for 20 percent. Most museums, zoos, and parks are nonprofit. The industry is fragmented: most institutions operate a single facility.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is partly linked to growth in local income and to tourist travel. The profitability of individual institutions depends largely on good marketing. Large institutions have the advantage of name recognition. Small institutions can compete successfully by concentrating on specialty topics, or by operating in a favorable location. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is $75,000.  PRODUCTS, ]]></description>
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<title>Hair Care Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[In the US, about 80,000 hair care salons (75,000 beauty salons; 5,000 barber shops) generate combined annual sales of $16 billion. Large companies include Regis Corporation and Ratner Companies. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 15 percent of the market. The large majority of salons are independently owned. A large salon has annual revenue of about $300,000 and 10 employees.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is partly driven by demographics and partly by population growth. The profitability of individual companies depends on technical expertise and marketing skills. Big companies have few advantages over small ones, which is why the industry remains fragmented. Small companies can compete successfully through technical superiority or favorable location. The industry is highly labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is just $35,000.   PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are hair cutting, hair coloring, nail care, skin care, and merchandise sales. A typical salon offers haircutting and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 100 Hotels Industry Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11479.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Hotels Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Top 100 Hotel Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the Global Top 100 Hotels is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each Hotel, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) 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>Mobile Applications Stores: North America - Market Analysis and Business Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R331-169.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[All smart phones come loaded with standard applications defined by the manufacturer. However, the network operators, looking for revenue opportunities, have encouraged the development of other applications that can be used on the cell phones they support. Using these applications will use the network services more and generate more revenue. The network operators established business relationships and development platforms to encourage the growth of these applications.   
The release of smart phones like Apple's iPhone, with its 65,000 supported applications required the need for a single point of access to these via an "application store". Various network operators, handset manufacturers and software developers are announcing plans for their "Mobile Application Store" ("MAS"). The MAS is a central location for purchasing supplemental mobile applications, possibly available for a fee.  
This report evaluates the state of the mobile application stores and its expected evolution. For example, Sun Microsystems is analyzed as they ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bus &amp; Coach Operators Industry Analysis - Europe</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11442.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Bus & Coach Operator 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 Bus & Coach Operator Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 250 European Bus & Coach Operators 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 Bus & Coach Operator, 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 ($) for ease of use. These ]]></description>
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<title>Bus &amp; Coach Operators Industry Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11443.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Bus & Coach Operator Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Bus & Coach Operator Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 400 Global Bus & Coach Operators is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each Bus & Coach Operator, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Casino Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11448.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Casino 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 Casino Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Casino's 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 ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily as it can ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Domestic Appliances Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11451.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Domestic Appliances Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Domestic Appliances Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 400 Global Domestic Appliances Organisations is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) 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>Footwear Manufacturers Industry Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11455.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Footwear Manufacturers 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 Footwear Manufacturers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 700 Global Footwear 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 ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Travel Agents Industry Report  - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11491.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Travel Agents Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Travel Agents Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Travel Agents is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) 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>Tour Operators Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11488.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Tour Operators 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 Tour Operators Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 European Tour Operators 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>
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<title>Travel Agents Industry Analysis - Europe</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11490.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Travel 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 Travel Agents Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 100 European Travel 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 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>
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<title>Airlines (Passenger) Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11435.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Airlines (Passenger) 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 Airlines (Passenger) Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 300 global Passenger Airlines 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 airline, 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>
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