May 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

At Plunkett Research, we look at the “hospitality” industry in a broad way, to include most types of services or sectors that serve freshly-prepared food to customers, or provide lodging to travelers. The long-term growth outlook for the hospitality sector is excellent.

Key findings:

Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-503-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-875-3 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 492

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 351

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the restaurant, hotel and hospitality business including:

Introduction to the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry

1. Introduction to the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Global Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry
3. McDonald’s Repositions to Adapt to New Consumer Tastes and Robotics
4. Wages for Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Workers
5. Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual/Fast Fine)
6. Food Trucks Serve Busy Urban Diners, Introduce New Chefs
7. Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals to Customers’ Homes and Offices
8. Restaurants with No Seats
9. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
10. Retail Technologies Advance for Restaurant Digital Orders, along with Robotics and Automation
11. Cruise Industry Market Was Strong But Faces Tremendous New Challenges
12. Small Cruise Ships Feature Adventure, Luxury, Intimacy or Access to More Places
13. River Cruise Lines Launched with Low Capital Investment and High Fares
14. Chinese Tourism Will Create Growth Opportunities for the Cruise and Hotel Industries
15. Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Volunteerism Grow as
    Certification Standards Emerge
16. Luxury Hotel Chains Expanded Globally
17. What Millennials and Mobile-Savvy Consumers Want as Tourists and Travelers
18. Hotels Target Young Customers with Strategies Ranging from Micro Rooms and Hostels,
    to Hip Hotels that Encourage Mingling to Fitness Options
19. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
20. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway
    and Many Global Competitors
21. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
22. Hotel Mergers Enable Chains to Claim Market Share, Add Unique Properties
23. Localization will Drive Hotel Features, Marketing
24. Dog-Friendly Hotels Gain Market Share
25. The Future of the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry

Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics

1. Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Food Services and Drinking Places Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2012-2019
3. Estimated U.S. Accommodation Sector Quarterly Revenues: 2017-4th Quarter 2019
4. Top 20 Countries Ranked by International Tourism, Number of Arrivals: 2011-2018
5. Changes in Food Price Indexes, U.S.: 2018-2020
6. Consumer Food Price Indexes, Food Away from Home & Food at Home, U.S.: 1997-2018
7. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2015-2020
8. Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation, U.S.: May 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Accor North America
• Extended Stay America Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc
• Ramada Worldwide Inc
• Ameristar Casinos Inc
• Aramark
• Autogrill SpA
• Barcelo Crestline Corporation
• Best Western International Inc

April, 28, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Apparel and accessory retailers generally enjoyed substantial growth in sales around the world during recent decades. Leading American, Japanese and European brands opened large numbers of new stores in developing markets in Asia and elsewhere. Developments driving the appeal and textile industry include “fast fashion” stores that sell the latest designs at very low prices, growing interest in sports apparel for both athletic and non-athletic activities (athleisure), and the rising success of e-commerce in driving in-store apparel retailing.

Key Findings:

Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in the Apparel & Textiles Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-529-5 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-874-6 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 474

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 351

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the apparel & textiles business including:

1. Introduction to the Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effects on the Global Apparel Industry
3. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
4. Upswing in U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs as Firms Reshore
5. Working Conditions and Workers’ Rights Become Major Considerations as Work Moves from China to Lower-Cost Nations
6. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
   Technologies
7. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
8. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar
9. Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers
10. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
11. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
13. Plus-Size Apparel and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers
14. Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Consumer Products Lines Compete for Growth
15. Self Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow in Stores and Online
16. Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up
17. Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green
18. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online
    Business Models
19. Fashion Rental Grows Thanks to Online Apparel Pioneer Rent the Runway
20. Subscription Fashion Services Grow, Including Stitch Fix
21. Amazon Becomes One of the World’s Leading Sellers of Apparel and Shoes
22. Disruption, Technology and the Future of the Fashion, Apparel and Shoes Business

Apparel & Textiles Industry Statistics

1. Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Apparel Manufacturing Producer Price Index (PPI): 2003-February 2019
3. Percent Change in Annual U.S. Apparel Manufacturing Producer Prices: 2004-2018
4. Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2017-2018
5. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2017-2018
6. Top 25 Countries Exporting Apparel & Non-Apparel Textiles to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2017-2018
7. Top 15 Countries Exporting Fabric, Man-Made Fiber Products, Cotton Products & Wool Products to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2017-2018
8. U.S. Retail Sales, Selected Kinds of Businesses: 2012-2018
9. U.S. Retail Sales of Apparel, Shoes & Accessories: 2018
10. Worldwide Cotton Area, Yield & Production: 2016-2019
11. Apparel & Textiles Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2014-2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M COMPANY
• Cabela’s Inc
• Abercrombie & Fitch Co
• Motorsports Authentics LLC
• Alpha Pro Tech Ltd
• American Eagle Outfitters Inc
• Ann Inc
• Aramark
• Warnaco Swimwear Inc
• Belk Inc

April 2, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Advertising & Branding Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The size of the advertising market is difficult to assess, and estimates by analysts vary to some degree. This is partly due to the fact that the final cost of advertising for any company includes creative and agency costs; local branding and marketing efforts; catalogs, brochures and other printed matter; the creation and maintenance of web sites, email campaigns and social media campaigns; and myriad other components, in addition to expenses for media. Numbers that are available for analysis and comparison are generally limited to actual spending on media, such as radio, TV, billboards and paid search or Internet advertising.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 325 companies in the Advertising & Branding Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-528-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-873-9 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 450

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 316

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the advertising & branding business including:

1. Introduction to the Advertising and Branding Industry
2. Agencies Face Both Evolving Client Needs and Vast Changes in Media
3. Global Media Giants Acquire both Content and Distribution
4. Digital Advertising Soars, Has Larger Market Share of U.S. Advertising Than TV
5. Programmatic Ad Buying Dominates the Market
6. Global Internet Market Tops 4.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed
   and Wireless
7. Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges, Formats and Online Competitors
8. DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
9. Embedded Advertising/Product Placement/Branded Entertainment and Marketing Soar
10. Social Media Generates Billions of Dollars in Global Online and Mobile Ad Revenues
11. Email Reigns as One of the Single Most Effective Advertising Tools
12. Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
13. Billboards Go Digital
14. Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising
15. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
16. LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
17. Growth in China’s Ad Market
18. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
19. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advance for Store Checkout and
    Restaurant Orders
20. Online Marketing, Social Media and Ecommerce Enable Startups/Disruption in Consumer Products and Cosmetics
21. Consulting Firms Acquire Digital Advertising Agencies, Extending Their Marketing Services

Advertising & Branding Industry Statistics

1. Advertising & Branding Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Advertising Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2012-2019
3. Advertising Agencies, Public Relations Agencies & Direct Mail Advertising: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
4. Employment in Advertising & Related Industries, U.S.: 1990-January 2020
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019
6. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019
7. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019
8. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019
9. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019 42
10. Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis
• Belo Corp
• Disney Media Networks
• CBS Radio
• ACME Communications Inc
• Acxiom Corp
• Advance Publications Inc
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Alloy Inc
• Time Warner Inc

Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns

For the foreseeable future, entertainment’s value as a drawing card for retail customers will be of growing importance, especially for the retailing of goods beyond everyday staple items. In fact, the explosive growth of retailing over the internet means that brick and mortar retailers must offer more than the mere availability of merchandise in order to lure shoppers out of their homes, away from their computer screens and web browsers and into the retail store. New shopping centers, especially those in urban areas, are devoting up to 40% of gross leasable area (GLA) to entertainment, restaurants and movie theaters. Developers say that shoppers stay on average more than six hours per visit when significant entertainment venues are available.

Yet consumers still want the convenience found in neighborhood centers. Consequently, many new shopping center developments are including the most desirable elements of both power centers and lifestyle centers, including dominant anchor tenants in large formats, dotted with smaller specialty retailers and a plethora of entertainment and dining facilities, all set in a pleasant outdoor environment with sidewalks, trees, lawns and ponds. In many ways, they are the shopping center equivalent of the super-merchandiser stores.

Developers are planning centers that not only provide entertainment but are also designed to be communities, with space for offices and residential areas. These projects may even include areas for post offices, day-care centers and community centers for performance theatres and galleries.

Canadian developer Triple Five Group (which owns the massive Mall of America in Minnesota) made headlines in early 2015 when it announced plans to build the largest enclosed mall in the U.S., to be located in Miami, Florida. The $4.5 billion to $5 billion American Dream Miami will feature a ski slope, a water park, a sea lion show, miniature golf, a bowling alley, a submarine ride, restaurants, a performing arts theater, a cinema, Ferris wheel, an ice rink and a roller coaster in addition to hotels and condominiums. It may open as early as 2022-2023. Triple Five is hoping to capitalize on Miami’s massive number of annual tourists, as well as explosive downtown population growth, which doubled from 40,466 in 2000 to 80,750 in 2014, and was expected to reach 92,519 by 2019.

Malls that have embraced entertainment tend to be the most successful. The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada, which employs strolling musicians as well as performance artists, and lights the ceilings in common areas to look like brilliant day or night skies, averages $1,615 in sales per square foot. The Grove in Los Angeles, California transports shoppers with a refurbished 1950s Boston streetcar and hosts Summer Concert Series; it averages $2,200 per square foot.

For everything you need to know about the global Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media sector, see
Plunkett’s Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Almanac 2020

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: January 2020 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-519-6
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-862-3
See the complete listings of book contents and details here.

March 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

To put the massive scale and potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in perspective, consider the following: In a world of roughly 5 billion people with access to the internet (about two-thirds of the world’s population), about six times as many (29.3 billion) objects will be connected to the internet by 2023. Over the very long term, trillions of objects, points of geography, buildings, devices, appliances, vehicles, etc. may eventually be communicating with each other and with major computer systems via networks, fixed or wireless, over the IoT. Spending on IoT worldwide was estimated at $726 billion for 2019 by analysts at International Data Corporation (IDT), and will reach $1.1 trillion by 2023.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-553-0 (Available)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-872-2 (Available)

• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 572

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 406

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) business including:

1. Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Analytics Industry
2. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Efficiencies/The
   Internet of Things (IoT) Boosts Potential
3. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial
   Intelligence (AI)
4. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
   Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
5. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
6. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
7. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
8. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
9. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and
   Logistics Systems
10. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
11. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
12. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
14. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Mobility Services and Hyperloop
15. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
16. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
17. Global Internet Market Tops 4.5 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed
    and Wireless
18. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
20. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
    Technologies
21. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
22. Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market
    Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
23. 5G Wireless Networks to Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required
24. CyberSecurity Challenges for the Internet of Things (IoT)
25. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
26. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Smart Home
27. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Industry Statistics

1. Internet of Things & Data Analytics Communications Industry Statistics and Market Size
   Overview
2. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2014-2019
3. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2014-2019
4. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2014-2019
5. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2014-2019
6. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2014-2019
7. Internet Access Technologies Compared
8. Research Funding for Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Cybereason Inc
• Emerson Electric Co
• Palantir Technologies Inc
• WatchGuard Technologies Inc
• SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
• China Telecom Corporation Limited
• Tech Mahindra Limited
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC)

March 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report on trends affecting job seekers, Mid-Size U.S. Employers Almanac, 2020 edition.

As of 2019, The U.S. was enjoying very robust economic growth, and the unemployment rate was extremely low. Wages were responding by rising in virtually all industries, and there were significant shortages of workers in fields ranging from trucking to retailing to computer technology. The Coronavirus epidemic of 2020 changed the outlook for everything, and the end result will not be clear from some time. Many outstanding employers may initiate hiring freezes or layoffs.

At Plunkett Research, we believe that consumer habits will change at least for the mid-term, and in some ways permanently, as a result of this global pandemic. The trend towards shopping via e-commerce will accelerate, and that means more jobs in logistics, warehousing and delivery services. Gig economy jobs will grow, particularly those in on-demand delivery of groceries and meals. Companies that provide services that support online education are likely to grow as well. Meanwhile, traditional retailing may continue its long-term decline. The travel industry suffered miserably as a result of the Coronavirus, and hotels, cruises and airlines may see structural changes and a long-term reduction in business as a result. Conference centers and sports venues also may see a long-term or permanent drop in attendance, as consumers are going to be less interested in being among large crowds.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies for Mid-Size Employers and names top trends affecting job seekers for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-526-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-870-8 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 614

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 501

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $379.99

This feature-rich book covers major trends affecting job seekers-everything you need to know about major U.S. employers including:

1. U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. Unemployment Is Down to Extremely Low Levels, But the Long-Term Effects of the Coronavirus Remain to Be Seen
4. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
5. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7. Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
8. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
9. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Employment Statistics

1. U.S. Employment Statistics Overview: 2019-2020
2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2019
3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2008, 2018 & Projected 2028
4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: January 2019 vs. January 2020
5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment,
   Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2018
6. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2019
7. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2019
8. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2018-2028
9. Top Fastest Growing Occupations: 2018-2028
10. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2018-2028
11. Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2018-2028

Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers

1. Financial Stability
2. Growth Plans
3. Research & Development Programs
4. Product Launch & Production
5. Marketing & Distribution Methods
6. Employee Benefits
7. Quality of Work Factors

Plus-Size Fashion Finally Gets with the Times

Popular ideas on beauty and fashion are always changing. For the first time in 2015, the Sports Illustrated magazine swimsuit edition featured a plus-sized model on its cover. Although consumers were more comfortable with a diverse set of body shapes and sizes at the time, the apparel industry caught itself playing catch up to cater to plus-size customers.

The plus-size market traditionally refers to women’s sizes between 14 and 16 or higher. For luxury brands and high fashion however, plus-size can start at 12. While traditionally the realm of specialty retailers, with the average American woman now between a size 14 to 18, plus-size fashion has become mainstream.

A number of high end fashion startups are looking to help plus-size fashion into the mainstream. A recent New York Times article featuring our research highlight’s their work. Even though some retailers are working to increase plus-size options, often the designs and cuts are unflattering or not very fashionable. These high end starts up, many run by former plus-size models and women that have been in the fashion industry for years, think they have the insight and knowledge to make plus-size fashion more accessible and frankly -more fashionable.

For everything you need to know about the global Apparel, Shoes & Textiles sector, see:
Plunkett’s Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Almanac 2020

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers

See more information about the online edition here

HOUSTON, Texas-Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Food Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global food and agricultural industry for 2019 totaled about $9.3 trillion, according to Plunkett Research estimates, or about 10% of the world’s GDP. Global food exports totaled $1.53 trillion in 2018, according to the World Trade Organization (latest data available). While it is obvious that food is of equal importance to all people on planet Earth, the relative cost of that food is not equal. It varies widely due to such influences as location, local food industries and the availability of proper infrastructure for food transportation and storage.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Food Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-525-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-869-2 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 712

Statistical Tables Provided: 31

Companies Profiled: 504

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis-everything you need to know about the food business including:

1. Introduction to the Food & Beverage Industry
2. The State of the Food Industry Today
3. Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds and Crops Planted in Dozens of Nations/Agribio R&D Investment Is High
4. Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Prompt Controversy, Labeling and Legislation
5. Cloning of Farm Animals/Meat and Cheese Substitutes Developed/3-D Printed Food

Appears

6. Selective Breeding, Mutagenesis and Gene-Editing, including CRISPR, as Alternatives to

GM Seeds

7. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
8. Organic Food Sales Continue Global Growth/Locally Sourced Foods and Farm to Table Increase in Popularity
9. McDonald’s Repositions to Adapt to New Consumer Tastes and Robotics
10. Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet/Amazon Competes in Groceries
11. Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals to Customers’ Homes and Offices
12. Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
13. Drones Provide New Tools for Precision Agriculture
14. Aquaculture Gains Major Fish Supply Market Share
15. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
16. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
17. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
18. Wal-Mart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon
19. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
20. Consumers Drive a Revolution in the Food Industry, Demanding Fresher, More Natural Foods, Creating both Pain and Opportunities for Companies
21. Food Waste on the Rise/Recycling Efforts Underway
22. Wages for Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Workers Rise
23. Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual/ Fast Fine)
24. Food Trucks Serve Busy Urban Diners, Introduce New Chefs
25. Meal Kits from Firms like Blue Apron Make It Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals But Subscribers Are Hard to Keep
26. The Future of the Food Industry, Agriculture, Food Demand, Supermarkets and Online Food Retailing

Food Industry Statistics

1. Global Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. Food Sales, U.S.: 2016-July 2019
4. Changes in Food Price Indexes, U.S.: 2018-2020
5. Gross Output in the Food & Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2018
6. Retail Prices for Beef, Pork, Poultry Cuts, Eggs & Dairy Products, U.S.: June 2019-December 2019
7. Meat Supply & Use, U.S.: 2018-2029
8. Egg Supply & Use, U.S.: 2018-2029
9. Poultry & Eggs Production, Use, Prices & Trade, U.S.: 2017-2020
10. Dairy Production & Prices, U.S.: 2017 – January 2020
11. Horticultural Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2018-2029
12. Fruit Production, Per Capita Consumption, Retail Prices & Grower Returns, U.S.: 2009-2018
13. Planted & Harvested Acreage for Major Field Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2018-2029
14. Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Cotton Crops: 2019-2020
15. Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Rice, Peanuts, Sorghum, Oats & Barley Crops: 2019-2020
16. Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2018
17. Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2015-2019
18. Farm Sector Cash Receipts from Sales of Agricultural Commodities, U.S.: 2014-2019
19. Farm Sector Production Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2019
20. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2018-2020
21. Direct Government Payments to U.S. Farms: 2013-2019
22. Average Farm Operator Household Income & Assets, U.S.: 2014-2019
23. Farm Receipts, Expenses & Income, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2018-2029
24. Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods and Services: 2014-2019
25. Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: Fiscal Years 2018-2029
26. Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2014-November 2019
27. Value of U.S. Agricultural Exports & Imports by Commodity Group: 2014-November 2019
28. Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2014-December 2019
29. Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation,
    U.S.: May 2018
30. World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops: 2017-2020
31. World Supply & Utilization of Major Animal Products: 2012-2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Molson Coors Brewing Company
• Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc
• Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates Ltd
• Marathon Cheese Corporation
• Merisant Company
• Ahold Delhaize NV
• Sanderson Farms Inc
• Newly Weds Foods Inc
• Ajinomoto Co Inc
• Goya Foods Inc

Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Methane and Biofuels from Algae

Biomass energy is the term describing the conversion of certain types of organic material into usable energy, either by burning it directly or by harvesting combustible gases or liquids. In some cases, it can be referred to as “waste-to-energy,” because a common application is the burning of a city’s garbage or an industrial plant’s production scrap, such as wood chips or sawdust. Agricultural residues, such as rice straw, nutshells or wheat straw, are also useful as biomass fuels. Waste-to-energy plants have been in use in the U.S. for decades, frequently operating in tandem. A significant advantage of waste-to-energy is the fact that it reduces the amount of material placed in overburdened landfills. The production of ethanol or biodiesel is another way to utilize biomass to create fuel.

Quantities of waste, such as sewage, manure heaps at feedlots and the garbage filling landfills, create large amounts of methane gas as they decompose. One form of biomass energy generation that utilizes this phenomenon has been affectionately named “cow power.” In this method of energy production, cow manure is placed in a holding tank, where it is heated to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows naturally occurring bacteria to break down the material, releasing methane, which is collected and burned in a generator. By this method, the manure from one cow can produce about 1,200 kilowatt-hours per year, meaning ten cows can power an average American house. Not only can cow power produce electricity, it can also be used to produce high quality (and noticeably less smelly) fertilizer.

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