Household products industry
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Members of the household products industry are expected to continue adding new features to their products during the second half of 1997 in an attempt to differentiate them from competing products. Toothpaste companies are expected to increase their efforts in marketing the medicinal aspects of their products, and developing companies still represent larger growth potentials for this industry. Some companies are using an aggressive approach to company mergers and acquisitions in an attempt to increase profitability margins.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1997
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Household products industry
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The household products industry is viewed as defensive by many investors due to mounting international economic problems and uncertainty as to the growth prospects of the US economy. The larger companies in this industry are able to deal with mass merchants on an even-handed basis, but many smaller ones may need to merge or form joint ventures. Investors need to be selective when evaluating opportunities in this industry.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1998
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Household products industry,
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Volume growth cannot be expected to outpace population growth in the US for the household products industry as the industry has matured. However, there is room for international growth for the industry, even with dislocations. Efficiency, acquisitions, and product innovation are the main issues in the industry during the 1990s. Investors need to evaluate these stocks on an individual basis before selection.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1998
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