HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report,  Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. Formally Plunkett’s InfoTech industry Almanac, you will find a complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The computer, hardware and software industry is a truly globalized sector. Estimated global spending for this industry in 2018 was $3.7 trillion, up from $3.5 trillion the previous year. Emerging markets are of extreme importance to the IT sector. The number of wireless subscriptions worldwide is soaring while the number of laptop and tablet owners is also growing at a rapid rate in emerging nations. Low prices for equipment and services are fueling this boom. The InfoTech industry’s footprint goes beyond smartphones and PCs with the expansion of broadband sources allowing high-speed access to information and media, the increasing use of computerized systems in business and healthcare, and high-tech approaches to logistics and supply chain strategies.

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 Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-484-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-806-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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: 636

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 468

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 Computers, Hardware & Software business including:

1. Introduction to the Computers, Hardware and Software Industry
2. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence,
   Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
3. Supercomputing Hits 143.5 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
4. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
5. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
6. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
7. Global Internet Market Tops 4.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
8. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
9. TVs Are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
10. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
11. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
12. Computer Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Nanotechnology, FinFET, Memristors to Create Powerful Semiconductors
13. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
14. Voice and Face Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial
    Intelligence (AI)
15. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software
    Power Third-Party Developers
16. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
17. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
18. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
20. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
21. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard

Computers, Software, Hardware & Technology Industry Statistics

1. Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2017-2018
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses:
   2013-2018
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses,
   S.: 2013-2018
6. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2009-3rd Quarter 2018
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2012-3rd Quarter 2018
8. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories &
   Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2010-October 2018
9. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2012-3rd
   Quarter 2018
10. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2012-3rd Quarter 2018
11. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2013-2018
12. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2013-November 2018
13. InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2000-November 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Adobe Systems Inc
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Acxiom Corp
• Omron Adept Technologies Inc
• ADTRAN Inc
• Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
• Affiliated Computer Services Inc
• Akamai Technologies Inc
• ASG Technologies Group Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning will create vast changes in nearly all segments of business and industry over the mid-term. The effect of AI on consumers and households is already in broad evidence, although the people benefitting from such technologies may not be aware of the process or the significance of what’s going on around them. Simply put, AI and machine learning work by finding patterns in data. The larger the pool of data, the more observable the patterns and the better the accuracy and outcomes of the machine learning process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) spending worldwide was estimated at $24 billion for 2018 by analysts at IDC and is expected to grow to $77.6 billion by 2022. Plunkett Research estimates the U.S. market for AI alone at more than $14.4 billion for 2018.

 

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 375 companies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-516-5 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-841-8 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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: 532

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 383

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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning business including:

1. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
2. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
3. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
4. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
   Technologies
6. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Efficiency/The
   Internet of Things (IoT) Boosts Potential
7. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
   Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
9. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
10. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked
    for Lower Insurance Rates
11. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Lending, Insurance and Online “Robo Advisors”
12. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and
    Logistics Systems
13. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
14. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
15. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
16. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Mobility Services and Hyperloop
17. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar
18. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
20. Hot Fields Within Computer Hardware and Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
21. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
22. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Statistics

1. Artificial Intelligence Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2017-2018
3. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2013-2018
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2013-2018
5. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2013-2018
6. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2013-2018
7. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2008-3rd Quarter 2018
8. Research Funding for Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
9. Internet Access Technologies Compared
10. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2013-September 2018
11. Artificial Intelligence Related Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, U.S.: May 2017

 

Companies Mentioned Include:

• SAP SE
• AB Volvo
• Silicon Laboratories Inc
• China Mobile Limited
• Nintendo Co Ltd
• Orbital Insight
• Rocket Software
• Carbon Black Inc
• Akamai Technologies
• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

With astonishing speed, the entertainment, media, and publishing industries have digitized, evolving into a highly dynamic industry, interconnected by global digital platforms in a manner that few people could even have conceived of a few decades ago. This has transformed the entertainment industry into an always-on, user-controlled, portable and always-with-you experience. Now, the industry is driven by the needs, habits, and desires of individual consumers; delivering content that is easy to time-shift, accessible as customized digital streams; serving up news, entertainment, movies, ebooks and music on demand. If you don’t know what you want to watch, listen to or read, the best digital platforms push suggestions to you.

Entertainment and media, as a broad sector, are somewhat unique in that revenues are generated by multiple methods. Primarily, these methods are: 1) outright purchase, such as the download of an ebook or the purchase of a magazine or a movie theater ticket; 2) subscription, such as cable TV fees, Netflix fees or subscriptions to magazines or to music on Pandora; and 3) advertising fees.

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 Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-481-6 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-805-0 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

 

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: 576

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled: 401

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 Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting business including:

1. Introduction to the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry
2. TVs are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories Like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content
3. DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
4. Apple’s iTunes Set the Standard in the Music Industry, but Digital Sales Slow
5. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 33 Million Subscribers
6. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
7. Cable and Satellite TV Struggle with Cord-Cutting/Cheaper Streaming Options Proliferate, Including Netflix
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 Rises/Film Companies Innovate with Digital Projection and Enhanced Cinema Experiences
11. China and India Expand Film and TV Production Activity
12. Global Internet Market Tops 4.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed
    and Wireless
13. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
14. Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
15. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
16. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
17. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $92.1 Billion Yearly
18. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
19. Global Media Giants Acquire both Content and Distribution
20. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
21. Overview of the Electronic Games Industry
22. The Future of Entertainment, Media and Publishing: Disruption, Portability and Consumer Control

 

Entertainment, Media, Publishing & Broadcasting Industry Statistics

1. Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2013-2018
3. Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues
   by NAICS Code: 2013-2018
4. Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2010-2017
5. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
6. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
7. Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
8. Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2013-2018
9. Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2013-2018
10. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.:
    2013-2018
11. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
12. Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2018
14. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2013-2018
15. Estimated Export Revenue for Information Sector Firms, U.S.: 2013-2017
16. Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2017
17. Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2013-October 2018

 

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Xaxis
• Belo Corp
• Disney Media Networks
• About Inc
• CBS Radio
• ACME Communications Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Advance Publications Inc
• Netflix Inc

Great news, we’re adding in-depth coverage of 2 vital industry sectors for our 2019 online database and almanacs list:

✓ Plunkett’s Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Industry
✓ Plunkett’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry

1) Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Almanac 2019

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will rapidly be adopted by virtually all industry sectors. Banks will make lending decisions with AI, engineers will rely on it for help with sophisticated design decisions, manufacturers will rely on it for efficiency, and marketers will utilize AI to push advertising campaigns to the most likely audiences. Massive amounts of investment are pouring into AI in such nations as the U.S., Japan, China and Germany.

At Plunkett Research Online, and
Almanac editions: Publication: February 2019       Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-516-5
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-841-8

2) The Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Industry Almanac 2019

The Internet of Things, along with the related technology of Machine-to-Machine Communications, will soon be a major change in the way that we communicate with, monitor and control virtually everything: from self-driving cars—to air conditioning systems—to industrial plants—to airliners. Billions of dollars are pouring into this sector now, which will create a vital leap forward for the environment and sustainability; health care, transportation and manufacturing, to name but a few uses.

At Plunkett Research Online, and
Almanac editions: Publication: April 2019       Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-477-9
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-802-9

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Investment & Asset Management Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The investment industry is comprised of a wide variety of sectors and service providers. At the top of the list are the giant asset managers, like BlackRock, a firm managing $6 trillion in investment assets, an amount so immense that it is roughly equal to the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) of Russia and India combined. Also at the top of the industry are the biggest exchanges, where billions of shares trade hands yearly, along with the major investment banks, those firms that raise money for corporate clients by selling their stocks and bonds to the public. Investment banks also deal in private equity investments and asset management, and they earn immense fees by brokering mergers and acquisitions.

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 Investment & Asset Management Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-480-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-804-3 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

 

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: 554

Statistical Tables Provided: 14

Companies Profiled: 401

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 investment & asset management business including:

1. Investment & Securities Industry Overview
2. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
3. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
4. Investment Market Evolves in China
5. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $28.3 Trillion
6. Employers Make 401(k) Enrollment Automatic/Broad Changes Are Suggested for Retirement Savings Plans
7. Investment Firms and Banks Compete for Clients in High Net Worth Households
8. ETFs Expand and Take Market Share from Mutual Funds/Mutual Fund Managers Are
   Forced to Change
9. Online Brokers Open Physical Offices/Online Trading Is Free for Large Depositors
10. Hedge Funds Regroup and Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
11. Annuity Account Managers Create New Product Strategies/Fiduciary Rule Changes Help Annuity Sales Soar
12. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars
13. Stock Exchanges Merge/High Speed Technologies Force Massive Changes
14. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Online “Robo Advisors”
15. Artificial Intelligence Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
16. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
17. Investment Product Facts

Investment & Asset Management Industry Statistics

1. Investment & Securities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Stock Market Performance Indices, U.S.: 1985-2018
3. Stock Market Average Daily Trading Volume, U.S.: 2008-2018
4. Common Stock Prices & Yields, U.S.: 1985-2018
5. Sales, Profits & Stockholders' Equity, All Manufacturing Corporations, U.S.: 1990-Q3 2018
6. Components of U.S. Money Stock Measures: 1980-2018
7. Treasury Securities Outstanding by Kind of Obligation, U.S.: 1985-2017
8. Estimated Ownership of U.S. Treasury Securities: 2009-2017
9. Public Debt Securities Held by Private Investors, U.S.: 1985- September 2018
10. Average Interest Rates of 3-Month & 10-Year U.S. Treasuries: 1985-2018
11. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2018
12. Employment in the Investment & Securities Industry, U.S.: 2012- October 2018
13. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2013-2018
14. Securities, Commodity Contracts & Other Financial Investment Activities, Estimated Sources of Revenue for Employer Firms, U.S.: 2015-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• A B Watley Group Inc
• Affiliated Managers Group Inc
• AllianceBernstein Holding LP
• Allstate Corporation (The)
• Ambac Financial Group Inc
• American International Group Inc (AIG)
• TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
• Annaly Capital Management Inc
• Bank of America Corp
• Bank of Montreal (BMO Financial Group)

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Retailing & Chain Stores Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Retail, with nearly 15.8 million employees in America alone (more than one out of 10 workers), is one of the largest industries in the world. Retail sales in the U.S. totaled an estimated $6.05 trillion during 2018, according to Plunkett Research, up about 5% for the year, and up dramatically from only $4.0 trillion during 2009.

Competition among retailers has never been tougher. A retailer without a significant competitive advantage doesn’t stand a chance. Superstores are battling each other on every major corner, while internet marketers are consistently taking market share away from stores.

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 Retailing Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-514-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-838-8 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

 

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: 650

Statistical Tables Provided: 15

Companies Profiled: 490

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 retailing business including:

1. Introduction to the Retail Industry
2. Wal-Mart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle
   Amazon
3. Department Stores Suffer, While Today’s Consumers Demand Discounts and Convenience
4. Warehouse Clubs and Discount Department Stores Battle for Market Share
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. Consumers Slowly Increase Borrowing
9. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges
10. Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
11. Robotics in Retail
12. Retailers Offer Expedited Delivery to Compete with Amazon
13. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
14. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
15. Self-Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow in Stores and Online
16. Retailers Look for Long-Term Growth in Emerging Markets, Including China and India
17. Retail Center Occupancy Is Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores
18. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
19. Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing
20. Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up
21. LOHAS- Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
22. Plus-Size and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers
23. Discount Clothing Retailers See Promise in Designer Lines
24. Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Consumer Products Lines Compete for Growth
25. Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet/Amazon
    Competes in Groceries
26. 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, 1940-2018, U.S.
3. Exports, General Imports & Trade Balance in Goods, U.S.: 1989-3rd Quarter 2018
4. Total U.S. Retail Sales & Annual Percent Change: 1992- September 2018
5. U.S. Retail Trade Corporation Statistics, 2nd Quarter 2018
6. Total Annual Sales of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: 2012-2017
7. Total Monthly Sales and Inventories of Merchant Wholesalers, U.S.: January- September 2018
8. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: Monthly, through September 2018
9. Retail & Food Services Sales by Kind of Business, U.S.: 2012-2017
10. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2009-3^rd Quarter 2018
11. Total U.S. Disposable Income, Expenditures & Gross Domestic & National Product Per Capita: Selected Years, 1960-2017
12. Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Households: 2012-2017, U.S.
13. Distribution of Total U.S. Annual Household Expenditures, by Major Category: 2017
14. Resident Population Estimates by Age, U.S.: 2011-2017
15. Employment in the Retail Industry, U.S.: 2010-September 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Cabela's Inc
• 7-Eleven Inc
• 99 Cents Only Stores LLC
• A C Moore Arts & Crafts Inc
• Aarons Inc
• Abercrombie & Fitch Co
• Advance Auto Parts Inc
• Ahold USA Inc
• Albertsons LLC
• SkyMall Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

There is a broad, global focus today on energy as an economic, geopolitical and strategic resource. In addition, there is an intense interest in the potential environmental consequences of energy production, and a steady push toward adoption of energy conservation technologies and practices.

Key Findings:      

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in the Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:      

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-513-4 (Available Now)       
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-837-1 (Available Now)         
• Online Subscription

 

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: 688

Statistical Tables Provided: 39

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 energy & utilities, oil & gas business including:

1. Energy & Utilities Industry Introduction     
2. A Brief History of Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity Production         
3. Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted               
4. The Energy Industry Invests in Storage Battery Technologies with an Eye on Distributed Power and Renewables       
5. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology   
6. Global Shale Oil and Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry
7. Oil from Shale Makes America Rank with Top Oil Producers/E&P Companies Reduce Drilling and Seek Lower Costs
8. LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/America Boosts LNG Exports
9. Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies   
10. Offshore Wells Around the World Become More Efficient/Production Increases Significantly
11. Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant
12. Canada’s Oil Sands Production Reaches 4.2 Million Barrels per Day, but Operating Costs Are High
13. Some Electric Utilities Regulations Are Rolled Back While Utilities Invest in Gas-Fired Plants
14. Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies
15. U.S. Coal Industry Faces Challenges, while Coal Use Grows Dramatically in India and China
16. Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East  
17. Ethanol Production Soared, but U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
18. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
19. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
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

 

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas Industry Statistics

I. Overview of the Energy & Utilities Industry

1. Global Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2016-2017
2. U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
3. U.S. Energy Industry & Utilities Statistics and Market Size Overview: Selected Years, 1990-2017  
4. U.S. Energy Intensity: 2015-2050
5. Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2017
6. Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2017  
7. Total U.S. Energy Consumption: 2016-2050
8. Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2017
9. Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
10. Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
11. Total Energy Imports, Net Energy Imports & Petroleum Imports, U.S.: 1970-2017
12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
13. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2017-2019
14. Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors

II. Electricity

1. Electricity Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
2. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1981-July 2018
3. Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2017
4. Net Electrical Power Generation From Renewable Energy Sources, U.S.: 2000-July 2018
5. Average Retail Prices of Electricity Sold by U.S. Electric Utilities: Selected Years, 1960-2017
6. Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source

III. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy

1. Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
2. Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
3. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2017
4. Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2017
5. Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2017
6. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2017
7. Petroleum Consumption by the Transportation Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
8. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995- November 2018
9. Top World Oil Reserves by Country: 2017
10. Top World Oil Producers: 2017
11. Top World Oil Consumers: 2017 
12. Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
13. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017
14. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2017
15. Annual U.S. Shale Gas Production: 2007-2016

IV. Renewable Energy     

1. Energy Production by Renewable Energy, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2017
2. Renewable Energy Consumption by Source, U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2017
3. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial Sectors, U.S.: 2011-2017
4. Renewable Energy Consumption in the Transportation & Electric Power Sectors, U.S.: 2011-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:     

• Ameren Corporation
• Denbury Resources Inc
• ABB Ltd    
• Geokinetics Inc    
• Goodrich Petroleum Corporation 
• AES Corporation (The)    
• Adams Resources & Energy Inc   
• Southern Company Gas       
• Alliance Resource Partners LP 
• Alliant Energy Corporation

The dramatic recent declines in the price of crude oil and natural gas have reduced costs for much of the chemicals industry. In many cases, these reduced costs have been passed on to end users. The global chemicals industry will total about $5.3 trillion in revenues in 2018, according to Plunkett Research estimates. In the U.S., chemicals will generate about $901 billion in revenues during 2018. U.S. plastics and rubber industry revenues were $232.5 billion in 2017, according to the Bureau of the Census.

Chemicals and plastics companies are taking advantage of abundant natural gas in the United States. As a result, the future looks extremely bright for American chemicals makers. The continuing flow of natural gas from shale formations is the driving factor here, since gas is a primary need of the chemicals sector. Additional significant factors are the relatively low cost of electricity in many parts of America, and reasonable wage costs. Compared to much of the rest of the world, gas and electricity are superb bargains in the U.S.

America’s chemicals sector manufacturers are gaining considerable advantage from the extremely low price of natural gas, an advantage that is likely to last for many years. The immense surge in shale gas and shale oil production is leading to a boom in chemicals plant construction on the Gulf Coast of America, close to major gas fields. As of mid-2018, The American Chemistry Council reported 325 new U.S. petrochemical projects in the works, largely due to the massive output of America’s shale gas fields. The Council estimates the new activity will add $337 billion to the U.S. economy and 467,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2025. U.S. exports of chemicals will soar.

In particular, the manufacture of ethylene-based plastics is a major benefactor of today’s boom in low-priced natural gas from shale formations. Makers of oil-based chemicals (propylene polymers) are likewise getting relief from the low level of U.S. oil prices, and strong production from oil fields such as the Eagle Ford in Texas.

Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastincs Industry Almanac, 2019 edition.

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Almanac Editions:- Publication: July 2018 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-501-1 | eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-825-8

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

With few exceptions, the banking and lending industry has rebounded to a much healthier condition after suffering intensely from the Great Recession that officially ended in 2009, along with the related financial meltdown that brought the world of banking into a state of crisis. Meanwhile, global financial regulators have steadfastly continued the struggle to improve banking reserves and oversight to the point that future meltdowns might be avoided.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 450 companies in the Banking, Mortgages & Credit business and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats: 

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-512-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-835-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

 

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: 642

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 473

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 banking, mortgages & credit business including:

1. Introduction to the Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry     
2. Consumers Slowly Increase Borrowing 
3. Aging Populations, Baby Boomers Create Opportunities/U.S. Pension Accounts Top $28.3 Trillion
4. Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act and Volcker Act Increase Regulation/European Solvency II and MiFID 2 Take Effect
5. Investment Firms and Banks Compete for Clients in High Net Worth Households      
6. Wal-Mart Offers Checking and Debit Service in the U.S./Banco de Wal-Mart in Mexico
7. China Sees Growth in Online Payments, Banking and Lending/Alipay Soars
8. India’s Foreign Banking Presence Shrinks/Microloans Continue
9. Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Derivatives Soar into the Trillions of Dollars        
10. Shadow Banking Soars with Non-Bank Alternatives, Online or Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding
11. Online Banking Grows on Smartphones/The Internet and ATMs Replace Tellers and Branches
12. Visa and MasterCard Enjoy Global Growth
13. Credit Card Technologies Advance with Embedded Chips (EMV) for Better Security
14. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
15. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone
16. Smaller Down Payments/Easier Loan Qualifications Change Mortgage Market    
17. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry     
18. Hedge Funds Play a Major Role in Financial Products Including Derivatives, Lending and Insurance
19. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Lending, Insurance and Online “Robo Advisors”
20. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
21. The Future of Banking, Credit Cards, Mobile Payments and Mortgages

Banking Industry Statistics     

1. U.S. Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview     
2. Global Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 
3. Top 50 U.S. Bank Holding Companies: June 30, 2018  
4. FDIC Insured Institution Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2018       
5. Number of Failed U.S. Bank Institutions, 1980-2018    
6. Deposit Insurance Fund Balance and Insured Deposits: 2010-2018    
7. Assets & Liabilities of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks, Grouped by Asset Size: June 2018    
8. Top Ten Federally-Chartered & State-Chartered Banks by Assets: June 2018
9. Deposits, Income & Expenses of FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks: 2013-June 2018
10. Assets & Liabilities of Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2018        
11. Prime Interest Rate, U.S.: 1955-October 2018         
12. Bond Yields & Interest Rates, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2017      
13. Employment in the Banking Industry, U.S.: 2012-August 2018
14. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 1998-2017        
15. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2017        
16. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1977-2017     
17. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1978-2nd Quarter 2018      
18. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2018      
19. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed Securities by Holder: 2015-2nd Quarter 2018        
20. Consumer Credit Outstanding, U.S.: 1971-August 2018     
21. Consumer Credit Outstanding by Major Holders, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2018        
22. Terms of Credit at Commercial Banks, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2018     
23. Loan Performance, FDIC-Insured Institutions: June 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:          

• Ace Cash Express Inc
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Toyota Motor Credit Corp   
• American Express Co     
• General Motors Financial Company Inc        
• Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc 
• Annaly Capital Management Inc 
• Associated Banc-Corp            
• Astoria Financial Corporation
• TD Bank NA