March 10, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry.  (Plunkett’s Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=consumer-products-cosmetics-hair-personal-services-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 344

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 200

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry

1. Introduction to the Consumer Products & Services Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Consumer Products & Services Industry
3. Online Marketing, Social Media and Ecommerce Enable Startups/Disruption in Consumer Products and Cosmetics
4. A Growing Middle Class in Emerging Markets Creates Vast New Opportunities for Consumer Products
5. Amazon’s Online Market Share Dominates
6. LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
7. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
8. Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales
9. Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services
10. Up and Coming Independent Beauty Products Firms Snapped Up by Major Players
11. Social Media Spurs Beauty Products Sales Among Millennials and Teens
12. Beauty Products Firms Target Unique Needs of Diverse Consumers Worldwide
13. Regis Dominates the Hair Salon Business/Product Sales Enhance Salon Profits
14. Blowout Bars Proliferate
15. Natural/Organic Consumer Products Attract Greater Market Share
16. Organic Food Sales Continue Global Growth/Locally Sourced Foods and Farm to Table Increase in Popularity
17. Consumers Drive a Revolution in the Food Industry, Demanding Fresher, More Natural Foods, Creating both Pain and Opportunities
18. Market for CBD
19. CBD Oil and Hemp Cultivation, Production and Distribution Challenges
20. The Future of CBD

Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry Statistics

1. Consumer Goods & Services Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Annual Consumer Price Index, 1950-2022, U.S.
3. Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2016-2021, U.S.
4. Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2021
5. Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2022 Q2
6. Consumer Goods & Services Retail Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2017-2022
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Food: 2014-2021
8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Beverages & Tobacco Products: 2014-2021
9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Apparel Products: 2014-2021
10. U.S. Exports & Imports of Paper: 2014-2021
11. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceuticals & Medicines: 2014-2021
12. U.S. Exports & Imports of Soaps, Cleaning Compounds & Toilet Preparations: 2014-2021
13. Consumer Goods & Services Industry Employment, U.S.: 2015-2022

March 08, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Green Technology Industry.  (Plunkett’s Green Technology Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=green-technology-greentech-cleantech-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Green Technology Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 374

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled: 250

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Green Technology Industry.

An Analysis of Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Green Technology Industry

1. Introduction to the Green Technology Industry
2. Demand for Green Technologies and Conservation Practices Evolves, Fueling Investment and New Product Development
3. Water Conservation Technologies to Enjoy Tremendous Growth/China Targets Desalination
4. Garbage Recycling Flourishes/Plasma Arc Gasification Technology Looks Promising
5. Food Recycling Efforts Underway
6. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
7. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
8. Packaging Technology Improves/Walmart, Amazon and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
9. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
10. Interest in Geoengineering Grows
11. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
12. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
13. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
14. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory
15. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
16. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve
17. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
18. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
19. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
20. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
21. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
22. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
23. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
24. Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green
25. Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
26. Natural/Organic Consumer Products Attract Greater Market Share
27. Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling

Green Technology Industry Statistical Tables & Charts

1. GreenTech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000- November 2022
4. Total Renewable Electricity Net Generation by Source & State, U.S.: 2021
5. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
6. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2015 vs. 2021
7. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1990- September 2022
8. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2002- September 2022
9. Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
10. Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
11. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2019-2021
13. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
14. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
15. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
16. Federal Funding for Research, by Agency & Field of Science & Engineering, U.S.: Fiscal Year 2021

February 23, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the E-Commerce & Internet Business.  (Plunkett’s E-Commerce & Internet Business Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=ecommerce-internet-technology-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 652

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the E-Commerce & Internet Business Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the E-Commerce & Internet Business

1. Introduction to the E-Commerce & Internet Business
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the E-Commerce & Internet Business
3. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
4. Amazon’s Online Market Share Dominates
5. Package and Food Delivery by Drone
6. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
7. Global Internet Market Tops 5.47 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
8. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
9. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
10. China Is the World’s Largest E-Commerce Market and Continues to Boom
11. India Is the New E-Commerce Battle Ground
12. Overview of the Social Media Industry
13. Social Media Generates Billions of Dollars in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues
14. Digital & Search Advertising Has Larger Share of U.S. Advertising Market Than TV
15. Programmatic Ad Buying Dominates the Digital Media Market
16. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Continue Strong Growth in Bookings/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
17. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 34.2 Million Subscribers
18. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry
19. Streaming TV Services Give Consumers More Choices and Lead to Cord Cutting
20. Quality of Care and Health Care Outcomes Data Are Available Online, Creating a New Level of Transparency
21. The Internet, Smartphones and Neobanks Replace Bank Branches and Tellers
22. Insurance Direct Selling and E-Commerce Grow
23. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
24. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
25. Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway
26. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
27. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors
28. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
29. Amazon Becomes One of the World’s Leading Sellers of Apparel and Shoes
30. The Metaverse Attracts Investment
31. OpenAI (ChatGPT), StabilityAI, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and Smart ChatBots

E-Commerce & Internet Business Statistics

1. Ecommerce & Internet Business Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Ecommerce Related Services Quarterly Revenue, U.S.: 2021-2022
3. U.S. Retail Trade Sales, Total & Ecommerce: 2018-2021
4. Total & Ecommerce Sales for Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses, By Merchandise Line, U.S.: 2018-2021
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
6. Internet Access Technologies Compared
7. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2017-2022
8. Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Sales & Income: 2016-2022
9. Employment in Ecommerce & Internet-related Fields, U.S.: 2002-2022
10. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & Ecommerce: 1st Quarter 2011-3rd Quarter 2022

February 20, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.  (Plunkett’s Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry Almanac 2023: Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=sharing-gig-economy-freelance-workers-demand-delivery-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 240

Statistical Tables Provided: 03

Companies Profiled: 150

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry

1. Introduction to the Sharing & Gig Economy Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Sharing & Gig Economy
3. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers 
4. Gig Workers’/Drivers’ Rights & Employment Status Evolve
5. Repairs, Errand-Running, Pet Walking and Assembly-on-Demand Businesses Evolve
6. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors
7. Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Grow
8. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry
9. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
10. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Finances Are Challenging Demand for
11. Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars 
12. Meal Kits from Firms like Blue Apron Make It Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals
13. Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals and Household Items to Homes
14. Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway
15. Shared Spaces for Co-Living and Co-Working Face Challenges
16. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities
17. The Future of the Sharing Economy and Gig Workforce: Regulation, Benefits, Licensing and Soaring Growth

Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Statistics

1. Sharing and Gig Economy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Persons Not in the Labor Force and Multiple Jobholders by Sex, U.S.: 2021-2022
3. Share of U.S. Adults Performing Gig Work: 2021

February 16, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.  (Plunkett’s Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=computers-hardware-software-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 654

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry

1. Introduction to the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2. Post-Coronavirus Comments on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
3. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Supercomputing Hits 1,102 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
5. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
6. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
7. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Global Internet Market Tops 5.47 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
10. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs
11. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13. Computer Chips with 4-Nanometer Density/Advanced Chips Are Required to Power the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
15. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
17. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
18. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
19. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
20. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/ Computer Operations Consulting
21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
22. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard/Artificial Intelligence will Boost Nearly all Sectors

Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics

1. Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2021-2022
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2017-2022
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
6. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2016-3rd Quarter 2022
7. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2015-October 2022
8. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2016-1st Quarter 2022
9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2017-2022
10. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2017-October 2022

January 19, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.  (Plunkett’s Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=entertainment-media-publishing-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 556

Statistical Tables Provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry

1. Introduction to the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry
2. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs
3. Online & Mobile Games Compete with Consoles
4. DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
5. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 34.2 Million Subscribers
6. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
7. Streaming TV Services Give Consumers More Choices and Lead to Cord Cutting
8. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
9. Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges, Formats and Online Competitors
10. Movie Attendance Rebounds/Film Studios Release Quickly to Streaming Services
11. Global Internet Market Tops 5.47 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
12. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
13. Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
14. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
15. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
16. The Metaverse Attracts Investment
17. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $170 Billion Yearly
18. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
19. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
20. Overview of the Electronic Games Industry
21. The Future of Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry: Disruption, Portability and Consumer Control

Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Statistics

1. Entertainment & Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2017-2022
3. Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2017-2022
4. Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2014-2021
5. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
6. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
7. Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
8. Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2017-2022
9. Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2017-2022
10. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
11. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
12. Cable & Other mobile Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
14. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2017-2022
15. Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2021
16. Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2017-October 2022

December 29, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Investment & Securities Industry.  (Plunkett’s Investment & Securities Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=investment-asset-management-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Investment & Securities Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 572

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Investment & Securities Industry.

Major Trends in the Investment & Securities Industry

1. Investment & Securities Industry Overview
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Investment & Securities Industry
3. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
4. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
5. Investment Market Evolves in China
6. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $33.7 Trillion
7. Employers Make 401(k) Enrollment Automatic/Broad Changes Are Suggested for Retirement Savings Plans
8. Investment Firms and Banks Compete for Clients in High-Net-Worth Households
9. ETFs Expand and Take Market Share from Mutual Funds/Mutual Fund Managers Are Forced to Change
10. Online Brokers Open Physical Offices/ Trades Are Free/Easy Asset Management
11. Hedge Funds Regroup and Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
12. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies/Fiduciary Rule Changes Help Annuity Sales Soar
13. Stock Exchanges Evolve/High Speed Technologies Force Massive Changes
14. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
16. Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Explained
17. Investment Product Facts

Investment & Securities Industry Statistics

1. Investment & Securities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Sales, Profits & Stockholders’ Equity, All Manufacturing Corporations, U.S.: 1990-Q2 2022
3. Estimated Ownership of U.S. Treasury Securities: 2014-2022
4. Public Debt Securities Held by Private Investors, U.S.: 1985-June 2022
5. Average Interest Rates of 3-Month & 10-Year U.S. Treasuries: 1990-2022
6. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2022
7. Employment in the Investment & Securities Industry, U.S.: 2016- September 2022
8. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2017-2022

December 21, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.  (Plunkett’s Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=solar-power-wind-power-renewable-energy-industry-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 406

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 250

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry

1. Introduction
2. Solar Installations Soar While Solar Panel Costs Plummet
3. Photovoltaic Technologies, Thin Film Solar and Solar Panel Efficiency
4. Utility Scale Solar Plants
5. Wind Power
6. Hydroelectric Power
7. Geothermal Power
8. Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae
9. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
10. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
11. Tidal Power
12. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
13. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
14. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory
15. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
16. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
17. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
18. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
19. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East
20. Nuclear Fusion Technologies Might Create Unlimited, Emission-Free Power
21. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
22. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
23. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
24. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions

Solar Power, Wind Power & Renewable Energy Industry Statistics

1. Global Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Alternative Energy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
4. Biomass Energy Resource Hierarchy
5. Comparison of Alternative Fuels with Gasoline & Diesel
6. World Total Primary Energy Consumption by Region: 2017-2050
7. Share of Electricity Generation by Energy Source, U.S.: Projections, 2021-2050
8. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
9. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
10. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2021
11. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-July 2022
12. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2021
13. U.S. Renewable Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2015 vs. 2021
14. Fuel Ethanol Production & Consumption, U.S.: 1981- July 2022
15. Biodiesel Production & Consumption, U.S.: 2001- July 2022
16. Top 10 Countries by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2021
17. Top 15 U.S. States by Installed Wind Generating Capacity: 2nd Quarter 2022
18. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
19. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2020-2022

December 16, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Retail Industry.  (Plunkett’s Retail Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=retailing-stores-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Retail Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 648

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Retail Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Retail Industry

1. Introduction to the Retail Industry
2. The Retail Industry in the Post-COVID Era
3. Walmart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon
4. Department Stores Grow Online Sales/Modernize Retail Approach
5. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
6. Diverse Selling Techniques Boost Direct Marketers and Non-Store Sales
7. Apple Sets the Bar for Showcase Stores and Super-Merchandisers
8. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
9. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
10. Robotics in Retail
11. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
12. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
13. Self-Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow
14. Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India
15. Mall and Shopping Center Occupancy Fall as Online Sales Hurt Stores
16. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
17. Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing
18. Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up
19. LOHAS- Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
20. Plus-Size and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers
21. Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars
22. Super Beauty Stores Combine Shopping with Personal Care Services
23. How to Interpret Reports of Retail Sales

Retail Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Retail Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Annual Consumer Price Index, 1950-2022, U.S.
3. Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1990-2nd Quarter 2022
4. Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1993- August 2022
5. U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2022
6. Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2016-2021
7. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2016-2021
8. Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2022 Q2
9. Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2016-2021, U.S.
10. Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2021
11. Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2015-2021
12. Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2015-August 2022

December 08, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Energy & Utilities Industry.  (Plunkett’s Energy & Utilities Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=energy-utilities-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Energy & Utilities Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues
• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 658

Statistical Tables Provided: 21

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

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 feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Energy & Utilities Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Energy & Utilities Industry

1. Energy & Utilities Industry Introduction
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Energy & Utilities Industry
3. A Brief History of Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity Production
4. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted
5. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables
6. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
7. Global Shale Oil and Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry
8. Oil from Shale Makes America Rank with Top Oil Producers/E&P Companies Reduce Drilling and Seek Lower Costs
9. LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/European Demand for LNG Soars
10. Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies
11. Offshore Wells Around the World Become More Efficient/Production Increases Significantly
12. Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant
13. Canada’s Oil Sands Production Reaches 3.6 Million Barrels per Day, but Operating Costs Are High
14. Utilities Invest in Gas-Fired Plants
15. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
16. U.S. Coal Industry Faces Challenges, while Coal Use Grows Dramatically in India and China
17. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East
18. Ethanol Production Soared, but U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
19. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Delay Expansion Projects in U.S.
20. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
21. Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions
22. U.S. Exports Crude Oil to Global Markets in High Volume
23. The War in Ukraine Boosts LNG Demand/Alters Energy Landscape

Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics

1. Overview of the Energy & Utilities Industry
   1. Global Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2020-2021
   2. U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
   3. U.S. Energy & Utilities Statistics: Selected Years, 1990-2021 
   4. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
   5. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2021
   6. Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2021
   7. Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   8. Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   9. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2021-2023
   10. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors
2. Electricity
   1. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-July 2022
   2. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2021
   3. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source
3. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy
   1. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   2. Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   3. Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   4. Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2021
   5. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2021
   6. Top World Oil Producers: 2021
   7. Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021
   8. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2021