Category: Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods market research reports by First Research, Inc.
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Fitness Equipment Manufacturing
Fitness Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture exercise equipment such as treadmills, exercise bicycles, resistance machinery, and weights and weightlifting equipment. Major companies include: Cybex International and Life Fitness, ... Read More
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Pet & Pet Supplies Stores
Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail establishments that sell pets, pet foods, and pet supplies. Major companies include Petco, Petland, and PetSmart (all based in the US); along with Global Pet Foods and Pet Valu ... Read More
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Computer & Office Equipment Wholesalers
Computer & Office Equipment Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute computers, computer equipment, and packaged computer software, as well as office machines and equipment. Major US-based companies include Ingram Micro, ScanSource, Tech Data, a ... Read More
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Cosmetics, Beauty Supply & Perfume Stores
Cosmetics, Beauty Supply & Perfume Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail establishments that primarily sell cosmetics, beauty supplies and toiletries, and perfume. Major companies include Bath & Body Works, Sally Beauty, and Ulta ... Read More
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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Sector
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Sector Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sector produce or promote live entertainment and other events, operate amusement and leisure activity facilities, or preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical or cultural signi ... Read More
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Jewelry Manufacturing
Jewelry Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture jewelry, silverware, and items such as compacts and cigarette cases from precious metals, gemstones, and other materials. Major companies include James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Richline Group, an ... Read More
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Livestock & Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Livestock & Other Animal Food Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture food for livestock including beef and dairy cattle, poultry, hogs, and other food animals, primarily from grains, proteins, vitamins, and other ingredients. Top US compani ... Read More
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Museums, Zoos & Parks
Museums, Zoos & Parks Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate museums, historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, parks and other institutions focused on preserving and exhibiting works of cultural or natural significance. Major US museums include the America ... Read More
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Bowling Centers
Bowling Centers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate bowling facilities. Major companies include Bowlero (based in the US), as well as Hollywood Bowl and Tenpin (both based in the UK), O'Learys (Sweden), REVS Bowling & Entertainment (Canada), and R ... Read More
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Golf Courses
Golf Courses Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate public and private golf courses as well as recreational facilities known as country clubs. Major companies include American Golf, Arcis Golf, Invited, KemperSports, and Troon Golf (all based in the US); as ... Read More
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Security Products Manufacturing
Security Products Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture electronic security and safety communications equipment such as fire and security alarms, intercoms, and vehicle and pedestrian signaling systems. Major companies include Resideo and ... Read More
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Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing
Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture audio and video equipment such as televisions, stereos, speakers, video players, and camcorders. Major companies include Bose (US); LG Electronics and Samsung (both based in Sou ... Read More
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Home Furnishings Stores
Home Furnishings Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell new home furnishings, such as decorative items, kitchen and bath products, linens, and window treatments from physical retail locations. Major US companies include At Home, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pi ... Read More
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Hair Care Services
Hair Care Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate hair salons and barber shops. Major companies include Regis Corporation and Sport Clips (both based in the US), as well as Klier (Germany) and Stefan Hair Fashions (Australia). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE D ... Read More
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Ski Facilities
Ski Facilities Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate recreation areas used for downhill and cross-country skiing. No major companies dominate the industry. Companies that operate ski lodges and resorts -- facilities with overnight accommodations for guests ... Read More
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Film & Video
Film & Video Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry comprise of establishments primarily engaged in production and/or distribution of motion pictures, videos, television programs, commercials or the postproduction and related services. Major US companies include Dis ... Read More
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Convenience Stores & Truck Stops
Convenience Stores & Truck Stops Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate retail locations that primarily sell fuel, groceries, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages. Major US companies include 7-Eleven (the North American subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan), Case ... Read More
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Opticians
Opticians Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell prescription and other eyeglasses and contact lenses; they usually include a lab on premises to grind lenses to specifications. Major companies in the US include LensCrafters, National Vision, Pearle Vision, and ... Read More
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Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores
Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell household appliances, cameras, computers, and other electronic goods. Major companies include Best Buy, Conn's, GameStop, and the retail operations of Apple (all based in the US ... Read More
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Entertainment & Games Software
Entertainment & Games Software Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry create video games and other entertainment software. Major companies include Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and Microsoft (all based in the US); Bandai Namco, Konami, Nintendo, and SEGA (al ... Read More
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Music Production & Distribution
Music Production & Distribution Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce, sell, and license musical recordings; they may also own and license musical copyrights. Major companies include Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group (a ... Read More
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Nonstore Retail
Nonstore Retail Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell merchandise on retail websites, online auctions, mail-order catalogs, toll-free telephone numbers, television shows, or other business channels. Major companies include US-based Amazon, eBay, HSN, Newegg, a ... Read More
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Paint & Wallpaper Stores
Paint & Wallpaper Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell paint, coatings, wallpaper, and related supplies. Major companies include the retail divisions of paint manufacturers Benjamin Moore, Kelly-Moore, and Sherwin-Williams (all based in the US), as wel ... Read More
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Landscaping Services
Landscaping Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide landscape care and maintenance services, as well as landscape design and construction. Major US companies include Asplundh Tree Expert, BrightView Landscapes, Davey Tree, and TruGreen. Outside the U ... Read More
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Gas Stations
Gas Stations Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry primarily sell fuel for motor vehicles; they may also offer car repairs or inspections. No major companies dominate the industry. Although major oil companies own few retail fueling outlets, many gas stations contr ... Read More
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