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AMA Research
have published the 7th edition of the 'Bedroom Furniture Market - UK
2004' - incorporating original input it represents the most informed and
up-to-date review of this market and is excellent value for money.
The UK
domestic bedroom furniture market is a mature sector that has exhibited
modest levels of growth throughout the latter half of the1990's and was
worth over £500m at manufacturers selling prices in 2003.
The Report
Contains: -
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A DETAILED
ASSESSMENT OF THE MARKET - with interpretation of major developments and
future trends.
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REVIEW OF KEY MATERIAL AND SECTOR
TRENDS.
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SPECIFIC AND RELEVANT INFORMATION - collated using a wide range of
trade and other sources.
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A DETAILED REVIEW OF SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE
The report has been written by marketing professionals with a focus on
home improvement products, answering the need for both a comprehensive
review of market developments, detailed analysis of sector background and
an exploration of possible future trends. The report is written for
senior sales and marketing executives in the industry and offers a
detailed quantitative assessment of the market and a full qualitative
interpretation of trends.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE MARKET
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Overall furniture market size, recent trends, reasons for change, mix
of different furniture sectors fitted/free standing mix.
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Market background - developments of market from 1996.
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Analysis of bedroom furniture market - size by value, historical
trends, forecasts to 2007.
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Current situation - recent market performance, factors bolstering this
market as well as identification of factors detracting from higher levels
of growth.
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Future prospects for the bedroom furniture market, reasoning behind
forecast trends.
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Mix between fitted and free standing bedroom furniture - trends and
reasons, factors affecting performance, product comparison of fitted
bedrooms with kitchens and bathrooms, future prospects for fitted bedroom
furniture.
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Household penetration levels - current levels and future estimates,
rates of growth, product comparison.
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Comparisons with other household durables - ownership performance of
bedroom furniture 1990-2005 measured against Fitted Kitchen Furniture,
Central Heating, Showers, Conservatories and Baths.
THE PRODUCTS
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Furniture types - mix of rigid and flat pack bedroom furniture and key
trends.
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Methods of assembly of bedroom furniture - value of self-assembly
sector, recent history of self-assembly and professionally fitted bedroom
furniture.
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Growth of niche sectors - children/teenagers bedroom furniture,
study/home office bedroom furniture and storage solutions.
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Product styles - style and design trends, contemporary and traditional
styles, growth of other niche sectors.
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Finishes and materials - technological improvement of finishes and
veneers, pattern of demand, and effect on market in value terms. New
materials entering the market.
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Environmental considerations, including sustainability, certification
and changes in wooden furniture markets.
DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLIERS
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Mix of furniture manufacturers by turnover size.
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Major manufacturers - market shares of leading manufacturers, product
and market positioning, growing companies.
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Major channels of distribution - shares by type of outlets, areas of
growth/decline, future trends.
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Summary of key companies within major channels of distribution.
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Imports and Exports of bedroom furniture - recent trends, sources of
imports and major export destinations.
FUTURE
PROSPECTS
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Growth potential for bedroom furniture - key areas of growth.
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Developments in the major product and market sectors.
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Key market influences - population profile, PDI and savings ratio.
The report
contains over 120 pages and 30 tables of ORIGINAL research and comment on
the UK Bedroom Furniture industry, providing incisive and thought
provoking views on its future development.
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