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UK Domestic Kitchen and Bathroom Worktops Market Report - 2014-2018 Analysis and Forecasts
M2 - Mon Feb 10, 9:46AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c6l74r/domestic_kitchen) has announced the addition of the "Domestic Kitchen and Bathroom Worktops Market Report - UK 2014-2018 Analysis" report to their offering. This report represents a brand new review of the sector with original input and primary research to generate views and opinions on the sector's recent development. Product sectors covered in the report include: - Laminates - Solid Surface and Composites - Wood - Natural and Engineered Stone - Other The UK domestic worktop market had been growing in volume and value until the impact of the recent recession, but like other higher value consumer goods came under pressure, both from the housebuilding sector and the home improvement sector. Recent anecdotal evidence suggests this pressure may just be beginning to ease. Estimates suggest that the market improved marginally in value terms during 2012 and 2013, while forecasts indicate further improvements in the period to 2018 as levels of consumer confidence improve. Key points of particular interest: - Forecasts for 2014 through to 2018. - Will the trend towards professional installation be sustained with consumers looking to trim costs where possible? - Are increasing raw material prices likely to curtail future value growth in the market? - Mix of different types of worktops, how is the mix developing? - Will solid surface, composites, stone and engineered stone resume the growth, stalled by the onset of the recession? Companies Mentioned: - Anglian - B & Q - BathEmpire - Bathstore.com - Better Bathrooms - Buildbase - Bushboard - Canburg - Cosentino - Dean House - DuPont - Egger (UK) - Everest - Formica - Home Retail Group - Howden Joinery - IKEA Group - In-toto - J.T. Ellis and Company - Jewson - John Lewis Partnership - Karonia - Kronospan - LG Hausys Europe GmbH - Levantina - Magnet - Mereway Bathrooms - National Kitchens UK - Pfleiderer Industrie - Resopal GmbH - Shades Furniture - Sheridan Fabrications - Sylmar Solid Surfaces - Tesco - The Symphony Group - Travis Perkins - Utopia Furniture - Victoria Plumb - Westag & Getalit AG - Wickes - Wilsonart UK - Wren Kitchens. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c6...ic_kitchen About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Home Retail Group to Use DecisionMetrics' Multi-Bureau Decisioning Solution
Marketwire - Mon Nov 11, 3:48AM CST
Leading provider of multi-bureau analytics and decision technology, DecisionMetrics (part of Callcredit Information Group), has today (11th November 2013) announced that the Home Retail Group, the UK's leading home and general merchandise company has signed agreements to deploy its full multi-bureau decisioning solution - DecisionStrategy.
Home Shopping Market Report 2013
M2 - Wed Jan 30, 4:41AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q3txqw/home_shopping) has announced the addition of the "Home Shopping Market Report 2013" report to their offering. Despite the ongoing economic difficulties that have been experienced in the UK over the past few years, the home shopping market continued to observe year-on-year growth between 2007 and 2011, growing by 26.7% overall. The main driving force behind this growth was the e-commerce sector, which has continued to expand at a rapid rate in recent years, with Internet sales increasing by an estimated 35.9% over the past 5 years. In contrast, both general mail order and direct marketing witnessed declines during the review period, due to increased competition from e-commerce retailers and restricted marketing budgets during the recession. Meanwhile, the direct selling sector appeared to recover in 2010 and 2011, following a downward trend, with renewed interest in party plan events driving growth within this particular market categor