HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Retail Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

This book includes trends and a thorough analysis of retail technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Also included in this book are several major statistical tables showing everything from total U.S. retail sales by year and by sector, to shopping center statistics to consumer demographics.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 664

Statistical Tables Provided: 15
Companies Profiled: 498
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This carefully-researched book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the retail business, including:

1. Analysis of major retailing and retail store business trends and markets
2. Profiles of major chain store and specialty store operators
3. Profiles and trends of top department store chains
4. Profiles and trends of leading discount store and warehouse club operators
5. Retail mergers, acquisitions and private equity
6. Trends in malls and shopping centers

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ahold USA Inc
• Burberry Group plc
• French Connection Group plc
• lululemon Athletica Inc
• NEXT plc
• Stein Mart Inc
• Williams Sonoma Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Energy Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The Energy industry is boiling over with changes. New opportunities in shale oil and gas fields, giant LNG contracts, huge oil deposits in deep offshore waters, growing energy demand in emerging nations and doubts about nuclear energy are reshaping the energy business of the near future. China has become the world’s biggest energy user, while Brazil is emerging as a major producer and exporter. Meanwhile, renewable electricity sources continue to be constructed around the world, including solar, wind and wave power.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 699

Statistical Tables Provided: 45
Companies Profiled: 497
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the energy, utilities, petroleum and natural gas industry, including:

1. A complete set of energy business statistical and financial charts and tables
2. Data and trends in energy consumption, conservation, efficiency and regulation
3. Growth in major oil and gas markets and production areas including Brazil, Russia, China and the west coast of Africa
4. Details about the electricity grid, blackouts and power failures

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AES Corporation (The)
• BP plc
• ConocoPhillips Company
• Evonik Industries AG
• OAO Rosneft
• Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
• Tokyo Gas Co Ltd

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Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The lending industry is comprised of a wide variety of sectors, such as banking, credit cards, mortgages, leasing and consumer finance. Many of these sectors have interconnections and synergies. In addition, a large number of related services and technologies have a major influence on the lending and credit business. These services include e-commerce, credit risk analysis, call centers and information technologies. Rapid changes have taken place in lending in recent years.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 580

Statistical Tables Provided: 22
Companies Profiled: 413
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This data is a banking, credit and mortgages market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of banking, credit cards, mortgages and lending, including:

1. Money center banks
2. Regional banks
3. Savings associations
4. Globalization of the banking and lending industries, including our profiles of the world’s leading banking firms
5. Mortgage banking and brokerage
6. Changes in government regulations, including Basel
7. Credit cards and wireless payments
8. Lending and other services provided by non-bank enterprises

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ally Financial Inc
• Barclays plc
• Chemical Financial Corporation
• Euronet Worldwide Inc
• Hang Seng Bank Limited
• MasterCard Inc
• Sterling Financial Corp
• Union Bank of India

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Insurance Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The insurance industry is increasingly globalized as cross-border investments and acquisitions change the landscape. Better risk management, specialty insurance products and increased use of underwriting information systems have led the way. Risk management consulting and analysis have become more sophisticated. In addition, a large number of related services and technologies have a major influence on the insurance and risk management business. These services include e-commerce, call centers and information technologies. Major carriers continue to add new products, with a growing focus on serving aging consumers with their health coverage, asset management and investment planning needs.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 504

Statistical Tables Provided: 16
Companies Profiled: 353
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This carefully-researched data is a complete insurance market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of insurance and risk management, including:

1. Property & casualty insurance
2. Life insurance and annuities
3. Reinsurance
4. Health insurance
5. Significant trends in financial information technologies
6. Asset management
7. Insurance brokers
8. Risk management trends and risk analysis
9. Insurance sales online
10. Effect of recent regulatory trends on the insurance industry
11. Hedge funds picking up insurance risks

Companies Mentioned Include:

• American Caresource Holdings Inc
• Dongbu Insurance Co Ltd
• Hanwha General Insurance Co Ltd
• National Security Group Inc (The)
• Prudential plc
• Sony Financial Holdings Inc
• WellCare Health Plans Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

This is the only complete reference to the Health Care Industry and its trends, technologies and leading corporations. This book covers comparisons of national health expenditures, emerging technologies, information systems, pharmaceuticals, patient populations, imports, exports, outpatient surgery and many other areas of vital importance.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 716

Statistical Tables Provided: 40
Companies Profiled: 500
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the medical business, its trends, health technologies and leading healthcare companies, including:

1. Healthcare corporate mergers, finances, funding and costs
2. Managed care, HMOs, PPOs, drug benefits, provider systems and other payors
3. Medicare and Medicaid, senior drug benefits and the use of HMOs and PPOs
4. Pharmaceuticals, over the counter drugs and generic drugs
5. Medical technologies, including advances in imaging and diagnostics
6. Research breakthroughs in areas such as cancer treatment and artificial organs
7. Hospital utilization, medical markets and national healthcare costs
8. Employee health benefits trends and costs

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Allergan Inc
• CareFusion Corp
• Elekta AB
• Luxottica Group SpA
• Orthofix International NV
• Span America Medical Systems Inc
• US Physical Therapy Inc
• Walgreen Co

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, The Almanac of American Employers, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The Almanac of American Employers leads job seekers doing employment research to 500 of the largest, most successful companies that are hiring in America. Since 1985, our team has been producing this famous book, now a standard item in recruiting and placement offices.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 639

Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 506
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the job market evolving?
• How is the employment market being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the job market, statistical tables, profiles of 500 leading firms and much more, including:

1. List of industries most likely to be hiring this year
2. Benefit plans, stock plans and salaries
3. Hiring and recruiting plans
4. Training and corporate culture
5. Company growth plans, new facilities, research and development
6. Over 100 firms rated “Hot Spots” for advancement opportunities for women and minorities

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Avis Budget Group Inc
• Campbell Soup Co
• Estee Lauder Companies Inc (The)
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• Medtronic Inc
• Priceline.com Inc
• Universal Health Services Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The automobile business is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. Car parts manufacturers are merging, component design and manufacture are now frequently outsourced instead of being created in-house, and brands are changing. Meanwhile, all of the biggest, most successful automobile industry firms have become totally global in nature. Globalization is in evidence throughout the automobile industry, and auto sales in emerging markets are booming. On the car dealership side, giant, nationwide holding companies have acquired the best dealers in major markets. Even the used car business is being taken over by national chains. Electric vehicles are now available, but are selling in very small numbers.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 568
Statistical Tables Provided: 26
Companies Profiled: 404
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

•  How is the industry evolving?
•  How is the employment market being shaped by new technologies?
•  How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
•  What is the size of the market now and in the future?
•  What are the financial results of the leading companies?
•  What are the names and titles of top executives?
•  What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This is a complete reference tool for everything you need to know about the car, truck and speciality vehicles business, including:

1. Automotive industry trends and market research
2. Automobile manufacturers and distributors
3. E-commerce in the automobile business
4. Advances in automobile technologies, manufacturing technologies design and telematics
5. Fuel efficiency, hybrid vehicles and fuel cells and electric vehicles

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Aisin Seiki Co Ltd
• Clarcor Inc
• Hertz Global Holdings Inc
• Montupet SA
• Porsche Automobile Holding SE
• Toyota Motor Corporation

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers: Mid Size Firms, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

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