Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Garden Centers/Nurseries. The following are the predicted Top 5 industry-mktg-insights10Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming year:

  • Consumers are increasingly growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, with many focusing on organic gardening.
  • Baby Boomers are a large market, representing approximately 64% of gardening market retail sales.
  • Businesses can focus on innovative products to suit new lifestyles as a way to stand apart from competition. For example, city-based retailers can focus on urban gardening staples such as containers and compact plants.
  • Big box retailers are emerging as formidable competition.
  • Due to the weak economy, there are fewer discretionary-spending dollars in the marketplace.

The Industry Marketing Insights report for Garden Centers/Nurseries is available on Ad-ology.com (Research Store) for $295 USD with local market data for any U.S. market.

[Source: Ad-ology Research, October 14, 2009]

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Football Teams and Clubs. The following are the predicted Top 5 industry-mktg-insights10Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming year:

  • Fantasy football continues to be popular among fans, and the average fantasy sport player spends $150 each year to participate.
  • Fans are increasingly going online to stream videos, check scores, and chat in forums.
  • The weak economy is causing many consumers to stay close to home, which may boost attendance for local sports teams.
  • Approximately 61% of professional football fans regularly follow teams on TV or on the radio.
  • Ticket prices are expected to increase, which may deter some fans from attending games.

The Industry Marketing Insights report for Football Teams and Clubs is available on Ad-ology.com (Research Store) for $295 USD with local market data for any U.S. market.

[Source: Ad-ology Research, October 13, 2009]

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Kitchen Supply/Cookware/Gourmet Stores. The following are the predicted Top 5 industry-mktg-insights10Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming year:

  • Retailers predict their top three fastest-growing categories to be Kitchen Gadgets/Tools, Cookware, and Cutlery.
  • In-store cooking demonstrations are becoming a store staple.
  • Products by celebrity chefs continue to be big sellers.
  • Men are increasingly cooking meals at home, so retailers should market accordingly, as well as consider male-targeted products.
  • Outdoor grilling is becoming a more year-round activity, especially as more consumers are choosing to entertain at home.

The Industry Marketing Insights report for Kitchen Supply/Cookware/Gourmet Stores is available on Ad-ology.com (Research Store) for $295 USD with local market data for any U.S. market.

[Source: Ad-ology Research, October 12, 2009]

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  • Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Bedding Shops. The following are the predicted Top 5 industry-mktg-insights10Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming year:

    • While only about 3% of sales occur online, bedding retailers should take advantage of online advertising–approximately 40% of consumers use the Internet to research mattresses.
    • Popular features among bedding customers in 2008 were nickel and pewter hardware, TV-compatible dresser/chests, and platform beds.
    • Organic bedding is a growing trend for 2009.
    • Independent bedding retailers face big competition from mass merchants and department stores.
    • The credit crunch may cause some consumers to curb spending.

    The Industry Marketing Insights report for Bedding Shops is available on Ad-ology.com (Research Store) for $295 USD with local market data for any U.S. market.

    [Source: Ad-ology Research. October 8, 2009]

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