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Direct Selling in the US

Many direct selling organisations saw an increase in the number of individuals who signed up to be direct selling agents in 2011, though results continued to be mixed. According to the Direct Selling Association, over 80% of direct selling agents are...

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DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres in the US

In contrast to the strong growth experienced in the middle of the decade and the equally strong declines seen during the housing crash starting 2006-2007, the new norm in DIY, home improvement and garden centre expenditures is slow growth as ...

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Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in the US

In 2011, consumers were still wary of spending on large discretionary purchases such as televisions or large household appliances but more willing to spend on smaller ones such as phones and other portable devices. The adoption of new television ...

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Furniture and Furnishings Stores in the US

In 2011, furniture and furnishings stores maintained the momentum of growth that had just returned in 2010. With fewer new home purchases than in years past, sales have been weaker simply because consumers have not had a need to furnish entire new ...

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Grocery Retailers in the US

In 2011, competition intensified among grocery retailers seeking to hold on to their share of consumer spending. Across the category, promotional activity increased as retailers sought to increase store traffic. Inflation in food and fuel prices ...

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Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in the US

Parapharmacies/drugstores continue to dominate the health and beauty specialist retailers channel, with retail sales growing by 3% in current value terms in 2011. The channel accounted for 74% of health and beauty specialist retailers’ value sales in...

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Homeshopping in the US

Homeshopping sales declined during the recession as consumers cut back on overall purchasing and accelerated their shift to internet retailing. For retailers that mail physical catalogues, the combination of rising printing and postage costs with ...

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Internet Retailing in the US

In 2011, demand from increasingly connected consumers has evolved even faster than technology companies and retailers can keep up with. Mobile technology empowers consumers with greater information and options. Almost half of US adults own ...

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Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist Retailers in the US

Jewellers, pet shops and superstores, and sports goods stores saw sales growth in 2011, partially offset by sales declines in media products stores, traditional toys and games stores, and other leisure and personal goods stores. Competition from ...

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Mixed Retailers in the US

As consumers continued to seek value, the growth of variety stores and warehouse clubs in 2011 was key to boosting growth among mixed retailers. In the past, variety stores were seen as appealing only to lower-income households, with a unique ...

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