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<title>MindBranch: Consumer Products &amp; Retail</title>
<description>Consumer Products &amp; Retail 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>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>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>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 Fabric Care 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12280.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Argentina Fabric Care 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 fabric care market and covers liquid and powder laundry detergent, bar white soap, softener and fabric bleach. Market size by value is based on manufacturing sales pice. Market size by volume is based on apparent consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Argentina Fabric Care 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Belgium Fabric Care 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12281.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Belgium Fabric Care 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 fabric care market and covers concentrated and diluted fabric conditioner. It does not include professional fabric conditioner products.  Market value is based on retail sales though supermarkets & hypermarkets. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Belgium Fabric Care 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Australia Facial Tissues 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12282.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Facial Tissues 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 facial tissue market and covers everday, special care, everyday plus, out of home and moist wipes facial tissues. Market value and volume are based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia Facial Tissues 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots US Facial Tissues 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12283.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots US Facial Tissues 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 facial tissue market and covers premium, super-premium and economy facial tissues. Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots US Facial Tissues 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots India General Purpose Cleaners 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12284.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots India General Purpose Cleaners 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 Indian general purpose cleaner market and covers surface cleaners, toilet cleaners and others. Market value is based on sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots India General Purpose Cleaners 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Japan General Purpose Cleaners 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12285.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Japan General Purpose Cleaners 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 Japanese general purpose cleaner market and covers multi purpose cleaner and household floor cleaner. Market size is based on sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Japan General Purpose Cleaners 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Australia Kitchen Paper 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12286.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Kitchen Paper 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 kitchen paper market and covers premium kitchen paper, economy kitchen paper and generic kitchen paper for household use. Market size is based on retail sales. Market volume is based on consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia Kitchen Paper 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Australia Laundry Detergents 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12287.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Laundry Detergents 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 laundry detergent market and covers powder,liquids and unitised dose detergents. Market value and market volume are based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia Laundry Detergents 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Australia Toilet Paper 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12288.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Toilet Paper 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 toilet paper market and covers premium, economy and generic toilet paper.  Market value is based on the total sales through grocery and pharmacy outlets. Market volume is based on consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia Toilet Paper 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots UK Toilet Paper 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12289.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots UK Toilet Paper 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 toilet paper market and covers premium segment and economy segment. Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots UK Toilet Paper 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots US Clothing Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12337.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots US Clothing 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 US clothing retailing market and covers family, women's, men's, and other clothing stores. It does not include shoe and jewellery stores. Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots US Clothing 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 Drugstore Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12338.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots China Drugstore 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 drugstore retailing market and covers Independent drugstores, Chain drugstores and other drugstores. 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 Drugstore 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 Australia Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12340.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Australia 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 Australian retailing market and covers grocery, household goods, food & beverage stores, department stores, clothing & soft good retailing, and other retailing. Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Australia 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 Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12341.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots China 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 retailing market and FALSE The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots China 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 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 US Sportswear Retailing&#160; 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12343.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots US Sportswear 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 US sportswear retailing market and covers sports footwear and sports clothing. Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots US Sportswear 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 Russia Supermarket &amp; Hypermarket Retailing 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12345.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Russia 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 Russian supermarkets and hypermarkets market and covers supermarkets and hypermarkets retailing. 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 Russia 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 Taiwan Air Care 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12274.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Taiwan Air Care 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 air care market and covers Toilet & bathroom air freshener, Car air care and other household air fresheners. Market value is based on sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Taiwan Air Care 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Argentina Dishwashing Products 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12276.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Argentina Dishwashing 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 Argentine dishwashing product  market and covers liquid hand washing, powder and tablets dishwashing. Market size by value is based on manufacturing sales price. Market size by volume is based on apparent consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Argentina Dishwashing Products 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Household industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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