Housewares in Europe's major markets
Article Abstract:
Analysis of the international market for housewares shows nominal value growth in all key European markets in 1994, with France, UK and Germany recording marginal real value growth. Key trends such as the global economic decline, changing consumer lifestyles, demographic shifts and industry consolidation characterize the housewares market during the year. Europe's leading housewares manufacturers include Verrerie Cristallerie D'Arque, SEB, Bormioli Rocco, Waterford Wedgwood, Oneida and Corning.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 1996
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The Italian market for housewares
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The increasing number of working women who favor functional items and have less time to prepare food continues to pose a threat to the Italian housewares market. The mature housewares market demonstrated growth of under 1% in 1994. The dominant sector in the industry was glassware although sales dropped by 2% in 1994. The sector that exhibited the only significant growth was metal housewares, which increased value sales by 34% since 1990. Market outlook was discussed.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 1996
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Dutch market for household care products
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Dutch market on household products is highly developed as the consumers purchase more expensive products that give more convenience and meet additional needs besides the hygiene. Different key factors relating to market background and forecast of different products are discussed.
Publication Name: Market Research Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0308-3446
Year: 2004
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