INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

AMA Research have published the 8th edition of the report “Kitchen & Bathroom Distributors Market - UK 2009-2013”, incorporating original input and primary research, it represents a comprehensive, informed and unique review of this market and is excellent value for money. The report contains information collated using a wide range of sources, and is specific and relevant to the distributors market, not simply a broad collection of government statistics. The report analyses recent developments in the kitchen and bathroom industry in the light of the volatile and difficult economic climate and in addition, looks at how current trends are likely to change against the background of changing consumer sentiment.    Key areas in the report: DETAILED DISTRIBUTOR ASSESSMENT - national and regional companies, key companies, recent trends, future prospects, customer analysis. DISTRIBUTORS CHARACTERISTICS – changing role, profitability, strengths and weaknesses, threats, major opportunities. ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT GROUP - market sizes, distributor shares, key trends relating to: Kitchen Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, Bathroom Products, Shower Controls/Enclosures/Screens/Trays.

Recent Trends Include:-

• Tougher trading conditions within the market and economy.

• Increasing competition from direct supply channels.

• Expansion of delivery services.

• Changing customer mix.

Companies included:-

PJH Group, BCG, Wolseley UK, Waterline, Mark Two, BDC, Allied Manufacturing Company, PWS Distributors, Ideal Bathrooms,  F & P Wholesale, BSS Group, Stearn Electric Co, Arrow Distributors Ltd, Apollo 2000, Maurice Lay, Cooper Callas, William Ball, The MX Group, JP Distribution, Farmiloe and farmiloe (WBS) Ltd, Scorpion Bathroom Distribution, Blanco, CRS Wholesale Ltd, Robert Lee Ltd, Qualitex, James Theobald, Blackheath Products, Uptrend Ltd, Davroc Ltd, Sanitary Appliances Ltd, CF Anderson and Son Ltd, Vado, International Decorative Surfaces (IDS), AC Toon, N Froy and Sons, CP Hart, Bradshaw Appliances, Barwick of Bradford, Claygate Distribution Ltd, Rodel Distributors, Inman Electrical, CD (UK).

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

THE MARKET  

• The structure of the distributors market – suppliers, distributors, merchants, retailers and contractors – their roles and influences.

• The market size in value for 2003-2013.

• Market trends during recent years and current trends. Future prospects and major factors influencing developments.

• Key products marketed by distributors, share of distributors business.

• Share of overall product market taken by distributors, reasons for strengths, weaknesses.

• Major distributors, market shares, key characteristics, turnovers, product strengths, market positioning etc.

• Leading distributors by product sector – Kitchen Furniture/Kitchen Appliances/Bathroom and Shower products.

• Mix of major national/ regional distributors.

• Identification of the national and larger regional distributors, turnover, key products and characteristics.

• Characteristics of distributors – profitability – trend of net profit in total and by Kitchen/Bathroom products. 

• The role of the distributor, how this is changing and how it varies for the major product groups.

• Buying criteria for distributors, what they look for from suppliers and product ranges.

• SWOT analysis of Distributors’ market.

• Future prospects for the distributors.

• Distributors’ key customer groups and mix of sales.

• Characteristics of key customer groups – merchants, kitchen & bathroom specialists, independent electrical retailers, installers/contractors and multiples.

• Market size of each major product group – Kitchen Furniture/Kitchen Appliances/Bathroom Products/Shower Products.

• Product mix within major product groups.

• Product trends by main groups and product sectors.

• Key suppliers within each product sector.

• Distribution characteristics, distributors' influence and share within each product group.

FUTURE PROSPECTS/HOUSING & INFLUENCING FACTORS  

• Competitive channel development and the implications for distributors.

• Economic environment – consumer confidence, spending etc.