- by Chris Dyer
- March 8 2018
- consumer spending
- economy
- government spending
Growing Economy Drives Labor Force Growth
The US civilian labor force is forecast to reach 167 million people in 2022 on annual average growth of less than 1.0%. At the same time, the number of unemployed workers in the labor force is expected to increase by 1.7% annually to 2022.
- by Chris Dyer
- March 5 2018
- food and beverage
- snack food
Snack Foods Grow More Ubiquitous
US demand for snack foods is forecast to total $93.2 billion in 2022. In recent years, some younger consumers (e.g., millennials) have moved away from the traditional three meals per day and shifted into a lifestyle involving increased snacking, or multiple smaller meals, throughout the day, generating greater demand for snack foods and a rise in the number and variety of new product offerings.
- by Luke Hickman
- February 9 2018
- Industrials
Going on With or Without EUV?
The development of smaller, more advanced process nodes has slowed as the semiconductor machinery industry has struggled to produce the technology expected to improve the costs of manufacturing smaller nodes. However, many producers now seem to be ready to move forward.
- by Chris Dyer
- February 6 2018
- consumer goods
- Consumer Products
Two of the Hottest Trends to Watch in Household Cooking Appliances
US demand for household cooking appliances is forecast to total $9.6 billion in 2021. As more and more homes are being built or remodeled, appliance manufacturers have introduced a wide range of new models designed to entice consumers to replace working appliances early or spring for a higher-end model.
- by Chris Dyer
- January 17 2018
- consumer goods
- Consumer Products
Two of the Coolest Trends to Watch in Household Refrigerators & Freezers
US demand for household refrigerators and freezers in the US is forecast to total $10.4 billion in 2021. As more homes are built and kitchens are remodeled, suppliers are finding creative ways to become the first choice in the mind of every customer.
- by Leon Mengri
- January 10 2018
- Life Insurance
Lively Insights into the US Life Insurance Industry
According to LIMRA, an insurance industry organization, about 70% of US households have some form of life insurance. Here are some key insights into this $560 billion industry (in 2016).
- by Steven Richmond
- January 9 2018
- commercial printing
As Market Shrinks, Printing Machinery Suppliers See Opportunity in Digital
US printing machinery and equipment demand is forecast to decline less than 1.0% per year through 2021, as ongoing competition from electronic media continues to restrain demand for printed materials such as newspapers and books. Despite the broader retreat, demand for digital printing presses is forecast to expand 1.3% per year as printers update machinery to meet customer demand for increased customization and flexibility.
- by Leon Mengri
- January 9 2018
- Materials & Chemicals
- Pigments
Colorful Trends in Pigment Prices
Over the 2006-2016 decade, pigment prices saw considerable volatility, growing significantly in the 2009-2012 period, but declining through 2016. In particular, the prices of carbon black and titanium dioxide pigments experienced the fastest gains and the steepest declines. Key factors that propelled these trends included rising global demand, supply constraints, and increases in the cost of key raw materials.
- by Luke Hickman
- December 18 2017
- health and wellness
- technology
Fitness Machines Lifting Sports Equipment Sales
In 2014, demand for gym and exercise machines surpassed golf equipment as the largest segment in the US market for sports equipment, supported by the rising number of health clubs in the US. The segment is expected to account for the largest share of value gains in the overall market through 2021, driven by improvements to the technology and convenience of such equipment.
- by Chris Dyer
- December 12 2017
- books
- e-books
- publishing
- textbooks
A Textbook Example of Adaptation
US publisher revenues from textbooks are projected to rise 3.8% through 2021, with price growth underpinning gains. As the cost of these books continues to rise, consumers – who are primarily students – have sought ways to acquire them at lower price points, sometimes illegally. The need for publishers to overcome this challenge will continue to drive the development of value-added print books, e-books, and their accompanying software programs.