First Research, Inc.

First Research, a subsidiary of D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), stands as the foremost provider of cutting-edge Industry Intelligence Tools, effectively empowering sales and marketing teams to achieve greater speed and precision, thereby unlocking opportunities and sealing deals with heightened efficiency. In essence, First Research takes on the role of information analysis, meticulously sifting through a plethora of sources to craft insightful and easily digestible Industry Intelligence. This resource can be swiftly assimilated, enabling a profound understanding of prospects' or clients' business challenges.

Foremost among First Research's clientele are industry leaders in sectors including banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, and professional services. Notable customers encompass prominent entities such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sprint.

The effectiveness of First Research's offerings is evidenced by its widespread adoption, boasting a user base of over 60,000 sales professionals. The benefits of First Research's tools extend to any organization that engages with prospects spanning diverse industries.

In the intricate realm of business, First Research's Industry Intelligence Tools emerge as a strategic catalyst, facilitating quicker comprehension of market nuances, sharper decision-making, and expedited collaboration between sales and marketing teams. By fostering these outcomes, First Research enhances the competitive edge of enterprises across varied sectors.
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616 Reports from First Research, Inc.

   
  • Water & Ice Manufacturing

    Water & Ice Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce bottled water and packaged ice. Major companies include Coca-Cola (Dasani, Smartwater), DS Services, Home City Ice, Mountain Valley Spring, PepsiCo (Aquafina), and Reddy Ice (all based in the U ... Read More

  • Wind Power Generation

    Wind Power Generation Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate power generation facilities that use turbines to convert wind into electricity. Major companies include US-based Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, and Pattern Energy, as well as ... Read More

  • Commercial Real Estate Management

    Commercial Real Estate Management Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manage commercial real estate. Major companies include CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and JLL (all based in the US), as well as Colliers (Canada), IWG (Switzerland), Lendlease (Australia), and ... Read More

  • Less-Than-Truckload Carriers

    Less-Than-Truckload Carriers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide long-distance, general freight delivery of less-than-truckload shipments. Major companies include US-based ArcBest, FedEx Freight, Old Dominion Freight Line, XPO Logistics; as well as DHL Fr ... Read More

  • Specialty Food Stores

    Specialty Food Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell products such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, candy, and gourmet foods from physical retail locations, often specializing in a single product category. No major companies dominate t ... Read More

  • Water & Sewer Utilities

    Water & Sewer Utilities Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate water treatment and water supply systems; sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and steam and air-conditioning supply systems. Major companies include American Water, Cal Water, and Esse ... Read More

  • Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing

    Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make products such as aircraft instruments, flight recorders, navigational instruments, and radar and sonar systems. Major companies include FLIR and divisions of de ... Read More

  • Stock Exchanges

    Stock Exchanges Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical or electronic marketplaces to facilitate the buying and selling of stocks, stock options, bonds, or commodity contracts. Major companies include the Cboe Global Markets, Nasdaq OMX, and New York ... Read More

  • Security Guard Services

    Security Guard Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide guard and patrol services. Major companies include US-based Allied Universal and National Security Alliance, as well as GardaWorld (Canada), Prosegur (Spain), Secom (Japan), and Securitas (Sweden ... Read More

  • Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

    Lighting Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electric light bulbs and tubes, as well as lighting fixtures, lamp shades, and other components and parts. Major companies include Acuity Brands, Hubbell, and TCP Lighting (all based ... Read More

  • Hardware & Fastener Manufacturing

    Hardware & Fastener Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture hardware (including metal hinges, handles, keys, and locks), fasteners (including metal nuts, bolts, screws, and rivets), or precision turned components; and engage in precision tur ... Read More

  • Nonmetallic Mineral Mining & Quarrying

    Nonmetallic Mineral Mining & Quarrying Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry develop mine sites, mine and quarry nonmetallic minerals and provide related support services, and separate minerals from waste. Major nonmetallic mining companies include Martin Marietta ... Read More

  • Office Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Manufacturing

    Office Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture office furniture, and office and store fixtures. Major US companies include Herman Miller, HNI Corporation, Knoll, Krueger International, and Steelcase. COMPETITI ... Read More

  • Retirement & Pension Management

    Retirement & Pension Management Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Entities in this industry include funds, plans, and other programs that provide retirement income benefits for an organization's employees or members. Major retirement plans include the California Public Employees' ... Read More

  • Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores

    Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell beer, wine, and liquor products from physical retail establishments. No major companies dominate; in the US, individual states have different laws regulating liquor stores, complicating the abili ... Read More

  • Bookstores

    Bookstores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell books from physical retail locations; they may also sell via websites. Major companies include Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Follett (all based in the US), as well as Fnac Darty (France), Indigo Books ... Read More

  • Electric Utilities

    Electric Utilities Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry generate, transmit, and distribute electric power. Major companies include Duke Energy, Exelon, and Southern Company (all based in the US), as well as EDF (France), Enel (Italy), EON (Germany), and TEPCO (Jap ... Read More

  • Direct Selling

    Direct Selling Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell a wide variety of products, primarily door-to-door or through other person-to-person contact. Major US companies include Amway, Avon, Mary Kay, Schwan Food, and Tupperware, as well as Coway (South Korea), He ... Read More

  • Insurance Carriers

    Insurance Carriers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry underwrite insurance policies and annuities that are paid out in the case of death, illness, injury, or damage to property. Major companies include AIG, Anthem, MetLife, Prudential Financial, State Farm, and ... Read More

  • Life Insurance Carriers

    Life Insurance Carriers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry underwrite life insurance and related products including annuities, long-term care, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment policies. Major companies include MetLife, New York Life, and Pruden ... Read More

  • Lumber Wholesalers

    Lumber Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute lumber and plywood products, wood windows and doors, and millwork. Major US companies include Builders FirstSource, Forest City Trading Group, HD Supply, and Tumac Lumber. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Dem ... Read More

  • Masonry Contractors

    Masonry Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry set stones; lay bricks, cement, and glass blocks; apply stucco; prepare foundations; and perform other masonry work. Major companies, all based in the US, include CA Lindman, Dee Brown Inc, McGee Brothers, S ... Read More

  • Newspaper Publishers

    Newspaper Publishers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in operations like producing and distributing newspapers, and also include writing news and selling advertisements. The newspapers published are in both print and digital forms. Major companies ... Read More

  • Men's Clothing Manufacturing

    Men's Clothing Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture garments for men and boys made from purchased fabric and from fabric they produce themselves. Major companies include Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss, PVH, Ralph Lauren, VF Corporation (all ba ... Read More

  • Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing

    Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in manufacturing prefabricated wood buildings, as well as wood sections and panels for prefabricated wood buildings. Major companies include American Homestar, Cavco, Clayto ... Read More

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